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

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3.8
1418 Reviews (1418)
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Not worth money

A visually appealing course. No cart girl, fairways alittle poor and no cart gps accept this analog thing that protrudes off the steering wheel. $125 is a lot even for OC

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging Course

Considering the recent rain, the course as in decent shape. Greens were fast and rolled true. Couple issues with several bunkers without much sand and some spots in fairways roped off due to rains. The layout is amazing and was very challenging in the high winds. I played with locals who played ready golf and we finished the round in 3.5 hours. I enjoyed the course and will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course, can't wait to play again!

It was such a beautiful day for golf. It was my 1st time playing here, and it was pretty challenging because I wasn't sure where to hit it or didn't know of some of the hidden traps. But even so, this course was a lot of fun to play. The holes were beautifully setup. There were some crazy holes designs like the par-5 with the blind fairway. Or the par-3 with all the bunkers around the green. The only bad parts of the day was the "cart path only" rule and all the mud. Overall, great course and fun round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Poorly run

I want this course to be 5 star. I have played this course 3 times and I am disappointed every time I come. The bathrooms are never open. They have no drink cart person. If you want food or drink on the turn it takes at least 30 minutes. The pro-shop looks like a storage room and the lights are never on. The trash cans are always overflowing with trash. It’s quite sad because this course could be pretty nice. It’s just poorly managed and it looks like no one cares. Either they don’t have enough money or whoever runs the course is cheap. Overall condition of the course is ok. If they had a crew that cared the course could be top of the line. I will keep playing here because the rate is fair but if you come just plan to get no service and pack your own food and drinks.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
First Time Playing

Overpriced

Greens - slow pace

Fairways- patchy. Cart path only due to rain. Standing water

Bunkers- poor drains. Some are packed tight

Grill- slow to almost no service

5 hour round

No cart map. They should at least have hole-maps on tee boxes. Many blind shots

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

HORRIBLE

Played what will be my last round last Monday.

The course is in disarray and has turned to crap on every level.

Furthermore, they are so over priced for the crap product and service the provide it’s crazy that they are still in business.

The mail in coffin was when I bought a $6 beer and asked if the could throw a splash of Bloody Mary mix on top. Price then jumped to $14.

They explained that it was then a “mixed” drink and wanted $8 for the splash of Bloody Mary mix. I thought I was in the twilight zone so I asked for a manager and believe it or not, he said that’s their policy.

Everything about this course and facility has gone to crap.

My family used to go to their Sunday brunch but no more. They increased their pricing by $20 per but have far less to offer and food is also crap.

Such a shame because this used to be a favorite of mine and many of my friends.

Hopefully somebody will but the course and bring it back to what it once was.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in bad shape

In the past, I played this course a lot but I stopped playing due to poor maintenance. Unfortunately nothing has changed. It has significant Maintenace issues. The greens were fuzzy and needed to be rolled. Very bumpy greens. Tee boxes in bad condition. Fairways not great. No cart girl. Golf carts in very poor condition. The course just doesn’t spend any money to keep it good condition. A new owner/manager is needed. Don’t waste your time.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Great Course - Just too Busy

The course was in great shape. Lovely to play.

The only problem is that it was very slow and I as single did not get paired up. This made the going very slow.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great greens

Nice greens , tees need grooming. Can’t expect great fairways , but are exceptable. Friendly staff.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful challenging course; poor pace of play

It took us over 5 hours to play the course. No marshal on course, starter let a group of 4 go in front of the group ahead of us to play back nine...at one point there were 4 groups backed up. For $130 per player this should not happen, and Muni is better managed. Course is challenging. Be prepared to lose balls if you don't shoot straight...rough is really rough...could not find balls in the growth. Wanted to love this course because it's in our backyard...but won't be back...will stick with Muni for local course.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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