Talega GC
A view over the water from Talega Golf Club.
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3.7
1438 Reviews (1438)
5 Stars
359
4 Stars
604
3 Stars
269
2 Stars
116
1 Stars
90
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.1
76.1%
Recommend this course
1100 out of 1438 reviews
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3.6
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.3
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.3
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
3.8
76.0%
Recommend this course
19 out of 25 reviews
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3.7
95 Reviews (95)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
41
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.1
74.7%
Recommend this course
71 out of 95 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout earns high marks for its challenging terrain, elevation changes, and scenic holes that reward strategic thinking. Friendly staff and a well-balanced mix of difficulty make this a course worth seeking out at the right rate.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6951 yards
Slope 135
Rating 73.7

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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Reviews

3.7
1438 Reviews (1438)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 25
Patio Dining 18
Brunch 10
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 61
Forced Carries 52
Elevation Changes 38
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 36
Locals 36
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 28
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 34
Convenient to the City 30
In the 'Burbs 26

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Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best round yet!

The course was very nice but the only thing there was a couple of holes that were still not ready so we did get a discount but they told us. The first bathroom that we went to the code wasn’t registering on the menu so I couldn’t go to the restroom. Overall we had an amazing time thank you Talega!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hire new friendly staffs !

Yes ! Your golf course over all fun place to golf ⛳️

But you staffs man they need to get there staff right

Very very rude Towards your customers~ if I think of it now !

are you guys Races !?

That's how we felt That's how we were treaded and yeah and you know who you are Amegos cause we really don't feel like we will ever go back.~

You guys just lost few great golf customers that had potential to bring you lots of customers in future ~ I really don't bother writing reviews like this

but you need to train your staff better and work on your customer service!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 15
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Never again

6 hour round. No Marshall, no water, close to 100 degrees. Terrible experience. Never again and will bad mouth this track to all.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

disappointed

We played many time before at this course. When we arrived, I saw the sign that stated recently green is aerated. I realized then that I was able to use the tee off coupon. I did not see anywhere on the site it was stated. Beside that, the whole course was in bad condition. May be the recent heat wave caused it.

How ever, the trash is everywhere and this course was not maintained properly. I was holding bathroom visit the entire time.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Range was closed. Course had been artistes but we were not told prior to arrival. A lot of places with no grass

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best Bang for Your Buck in Orange County

Played this course numerous times and continue to do so because of the great weather, great value, and the uniqueness and challenge of the course layout that you won't find anywhere else.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very disappointed in the course expected a lot more for the cost. Didn’t even have a beverage cart

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

One of my favs!

Talega is a course you have to try if you have never played. It’s separated by two 9s that are extremely different and less you up to the last 4 holes that are some of the most challenging and tempting. Except for two par 3s all the holes offer something different. There are 4 par 5s and 3 of them are reachable with solid drives from the blues. The only area that needs some work are the greens. They are often slow and bumpy. The staff are awesome and the layout beautiful. Carols, the main starter really takes care of the patrons. Check out Talega, you won’t be disappointed!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Played On
Reviews 65
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ridiculously slow and no Marshall

The round was 20 min late teeing off and over 5 hours.

The groups ahead were so slow - they thought it was a Masters tourney.

2 of our foursome left in frustration.

It was nice to play again but I won’t go back for some time.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course with some renewal

If you’ve never played Talega I highly recommend jt but keep in mind they are beautifying and improving it so right now there are slam funky elements. Tee boxes are a bit off on certain holes, greens are inconsistent. Otherwise it’s a great course with a variety of holes that all challenge different skills in your bag. It’s a must play in the OC.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Still a nice course

Haven’t played Talega in a few years. It’s a tough layout. Greens, fairways and bunkers are all in great shape. Some tees are nearly bare but they’re in the process of re-sodding several of them. Staff extra friendly and helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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