Talega GC
A view over the water from Talega Golf Club.
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3.8
1418 Reviews (1418)
5 Stars
355
4 Stars
596
3 Stars
265
2 Stars
115
1 Stars
87
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.2
76.8%
Recommend this course
1086 out of 1418 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.5
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.1
68.6%
Recommend this course
24 out of 35 reviews
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3.8
116 Reviews (116)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
54
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
76.7%
Recommend this course
89 out of 116 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6951 yards
Slope 136
Rating 73.5

Talega Golf Club is one of southern California's treasures, offering a challenging Fred Couples layout that sits above the "Spanish Village by the Sea." The course winds through canyons and valleys offering scenic views of the surrounding countryside throughout. The diverse layout will test your shot-making skills and there are also several interesting risk-reward opportunities including two reachable par 4s that will please long hitters. There is an abundance of bunkers coming into play, especially along the fairways, and golfers will be faced with the occasional blind shot. The greens are extremely quick and not a single one is flat. Nearly every green has multiple tiers. Water hazards also come into play on a few holes. One of Talega's most memorable holes is the monstrous 13th. This par 5 requires a carry over not just one but two ravines.

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Course Details

Year Built 2001
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Fred Couples (2001) Brian Curley (2001) Lee E. Schmidt (2001) Tom Peck (2001)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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3.8
1418 Reviews (1418)
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Reviews 70
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Terrible rate of play.

Worst rate of play I have ever experienced! No one to help move things along. No beverage cart. T time was 12:40. And only made it to the 13th hole by 5. Could not finish before dark. Terrible experience

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Talega Review

Thanks to the high price the course now charges the traffic was light. Conditions were an 8 out of 10 which I consider very good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Talega

Tee box conditions and hole directory signs need improvements

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Good course with poor amenities

No driving range without getting back in your car. No beverage cart. Otherwise a fine round.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Has a chance

Owners have a diamond here but they are neglecting it

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

This could be a great course

This course is on the brink of being really good or just another overpriced muni that looks good from the road. If the owner gets the right grounds crew this place has a chance to be great because the corse is challenging with a great layout. It's not worth 100 save your money go somewhere else but it could be. Hope the owner reads these reviews

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Missing target

Lots of potential, poor execution. Dead rat next to PG was a wonderful way to start morning. Range not open on a Friday morning until late. Bunkers placed in great spots, but in poor condition. Price doesn’t match conditions and there should be an expectation for the price.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout

Challenging and pretty course. But people weeenr fixing their ball marks so greens a little rough

Staff friendly

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs some TLC

The greens and most of the fairways were really good, but the rest of the course is beat up. Balls off the fairway were lost because of areas that are oergrown, which resulted in slower play for us and groups in front. For the $, I was a little disappointed.Also, some of the bunkers are in bad shape.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Power cart a must

Suggest a power cart as a long way between holes

Greens were soft so a lot of ball marks and many not fixed unfortunately

Good value

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun round, but...

Challenging course. Greens were in great shape. Fairways were in good shape. Tee boxes were hit or miss. Biggest issue was grass growing in several fairway bunkers. Really? At a high end daily fee course? Also, the technology on the carts (yardage markers) were right out of 2008. Good thing for phone apps that show you the hole layout. The owner is clearly not investing in the course or the related amenities.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Disappointing Round

First time going to Talega, tee time was 9:44 am. Range was off site about 5 minutes down the road. Range is your average muni like conditions. Large bucket was $18 which is a shame for a championship style course that they convey. Tee times were backed up 10-15 minutes. Took 5 1/2 hours to complete the round. Fairways were decent some burned out. Greens rolling about 10.5 Bunkers in terrible shape. No beer cart. 3/10 overall

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Nice trac

Course in good shape.

A little pricey for a Wednesday round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
First Time Playing

Narrow, lots of hazards, tiny greens, long cart path

This is a very difficult and very long course...5 hours. The cart path is lo ger than the course poorly marked path easy to get lost, like a bad maze, more like a scary hay ride. Several 5+ minutes ride green to tee. Several 200 yard fly or die holes. No hole maps on cart or card. Barely visible flags. Lots of water, deep thick brush. Bring lots of balls and plan on 9-12 holes before you want to stomp out of there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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