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Pala Mesa Resort

2001 Old Hwy 395, Fallbrook, California 92028, San Diego County
(800) 722-4700, (760) 728-5881, (760) 731-6803
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A view from tee #1 at Pala Mesa Resort

About

Pala Mesa Golf Resort is situated between Temecula wine country and the beautiful countryside of San Diego's North County. The course was carefully carved from the surrounding hillsides, providing rolling fairways and undulating greens throughout the layout. Towering oaks, sycamores, and elms blanket the course's landscape, providing the perfect complement to the stunning mountain views. The fairways are tight and lined with trees, demanding a fair amount of accuracy. The greens also play fairly quick. The golf course does provide a challenging round but it is seemingly much tougher than it actually is. Beginners should still feel comfortable taking on the course. The versatile layout in combination with the consistently good conditions have earned Pala Mesa acclaim as one of the best golf courses in San Diego County.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 6703 yds
Rating 73.5
Slope 134
Type Resort
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Bunker
Golf School Academy
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Walking Allowed

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Swimming
Billiards
Year Built 1961
Fairways Kikuyu Grass
Greens Kikuyu Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) William H. Johnson Dave Fleming
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4.4
4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 51 reviews
86.3%
Recommend
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  • Conditions
    4.3
  • Value
    4.2
  • Layout
    4.6
  • Friendliness
    4.7
  • Pace
    4.5
  • Amenities
    4.2
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Course Highlights
Pala Mesa's mature layout rewards accurate shot-making with well-maintained greens, fairways, and bunkers that consistently impress recent golfers. Exceptionally friendly staff and an outstanding pace of play make rounds here smooth and enjoyable.

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 45
Patio Dining 30
Dinner 26
Course Challenges:
Narrow Fairways 75
Bunkers 73
Elevation Changes 65
Best For:
Locals 60
Advanced Golfers 56
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 45
Location is:
At a Resort 77
Worth the Drive 58
In the 'Burbs 25

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u314162549485
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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cchase04
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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myronkathy
Reviews 14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
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beckatopia
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Very well maintained

Fairways and tee boxes are in great shape as always.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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drramilner
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course in very good condition.

It was my first time playing Pala Mesa and was impressed with the courses condition. Greens and t boxes were in great shape.

Con was several holes had irrigation hoses on the fairways. Sprinklers were also on several of the holes fairways while I was playing. I did not get wet, but needed to drive in the cart around to avoid getting wet.

Staff was courteous and helpful in the pro shop and lunch kitchen.

Great value through Golfpass.

Robert

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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cchase04
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u698389239
T O P 500
Reviews 88
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Over all

Big improvements over last several years. Fairways in great shape, roughs penalizing, traps consistent, and greens smooth and running about 9. Pace of play @ 1:00: 3.75hrs.

Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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John6319461
T O P 500
Reviews 104
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Excellent!

Pala Mesa is a very challenging course in great shape. Bring your A game to hit tight fairways, miss many sand traps, putt on tricky greens and stay out iof trouble. The staff is very friendly especially Evan and Sonny!

Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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SPAZTAZGOLF
Reviews 39
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Round

I had a very enjoyable round. Course was in great condition.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Kamal102053
Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Kamal

Played there for the first time. Good course and reasonably priced.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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Kamal102053
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Kamal

Very playable course in good condition A little far from

Civilization. Good wine country. Enjoyed the course.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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beckatopia
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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ohekohek
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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juicybrownstone
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Hidden gem

I love playing this course. Great layout really fun course to play. Not extremely challenging but really fun and wide open with some great doglegs. The woman who works at the snack bar is my favorite of all time. Extremely warm, friendly and always has a contagious smile. Pala casino purchased it and is really making headway in upkeep of the course.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
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SPAZTAZGOLF
Reviews 39
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Excellent Condition

I haven't played this course in years; however, I was impressed on how well it was maintained, nice carts, and overall condition.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Isabelnoble
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000004703027
Review 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

No Marshall

There was a very slow group and it took us 30 minutes to play the first two holes. We didn’t get to finish our round because of this.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 1.0
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mrfreezerhead
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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jspa4
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314162313809
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Fun course in great shap

I’ve played Pala Mesa many times, but this was the first in almost two years. It’s as pretty as ever, and fun and challenging. I lucked out and played as a single on a slow Wednesday morning. Finished in 3 hours. Affordable green fees, too.

Challenging course at times with doglegs and 500 yd par 5’s. Only lost balls on frustrating #11.

Snack shop is good, and their restaurant and bar are fantastic!

Planning to play again next week.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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