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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3.4
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
18
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
67.6%
Recommend this course
23 out of 34 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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Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
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4.0
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Conditions Good
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Layout Good
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Pace Good
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4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very nice but not perfect.

Foggy in the morning, but burned off around 10 am. Not too crowded, but was busy. Turf in pretty good shape. Greens were wet and slow all day. You really had to give the ball a good rap to get it to roll.

There's a few blindish drives, challenging to the first timers there. One hole you drive over a tree line toward a red flag in the distance. That's silly, they should trim those trees enough so you can have an idea what to do.

Driving range and practice facility is not on the same property and it doesn't open until nine am. No way to hit a bucket to warm up if you have a morning tee time. Snack bar not open until nine, and there is no roving bar cart. No one answered the snack bar phone.

Food was good, had a delicious bloody mary and a great breakfast burrito. Easy parking, friendly staff. No ball washers on the course. GPS is pretty antiquated, but was on each cart.

I'd go again.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
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4.0
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Could be Better

Driving Range DOES NOT OPEN until 9am! That SUCKS NO BAR or Restaurant so you can’t get an after round drink or food. Half way house has terrible service snd small selection.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pretty Good

Course was in better condition than I expected. First fairway had some big chunks of sod missing but otherwise pretty good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great course for the money

This is a great course for the money. My only suggestion would be to open the restaurant and have cart/drink service on the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing greens

Beautiful morning course, went out as single, other players in front were fast. The greens were receptive, maybe even overwatered. My only complaint is the maintenance staff seemed to be on every hole and even distributing white dirt on the last three greens as we were playing them. Overall, lovely morning and great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Fsirways ate pristine. Greens are smooth snd roll true. Bunkers are dair snd challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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