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Talega Golf Club

3.8
1462 Reviews (1462)
Talega GC
A view over the water from Talega Golf Club.

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3.8
1462 Reviews (1462)
5 Stars
372
4 Stars
611
3 Stars
270
2 Stars
118
1 Stars
91
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.2
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75.3%
Recommend this course
1119 out of 1462 reviews
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3.9
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.0
75.0%
Recommend this course
33 out of 44 reviews
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3.7
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.3
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.1
71.8%
Recommend this course
56 out of 78 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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Copper 72 6951 yards 73.7 135
Blue (W) 72 6583 yards 78.0 140
Blue 72 6583 yards 71.5 128
White 72 6187 yards 69.2 123
White (W) 72 6187 yards 75.6 133
Red (W) 72 5245 yards 70.5 122
Red 72 5245 yards 65.4 110
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Scorecard for Talega Golf Club
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Copper M: 73.7/135 415 505 341 386 228 584 183 161 428 3231 451 558 178 624 320 523 461 177 428 3720 6951
Blue M: 71.5/128 W: 78.0/140 388 495 320 364 210 549 171 137 407 3041 423 524 165 613 296 503 439 171 408 3542 6583
White M: 69.2/123 W: 75.6/133 363 489 291 331 185 528 151 132 380 2850 379 498 141 597 279 469 438 157 379 3337 6187
Red M: 65.4/110 W: 70.5/122 342 444 267 299 119 449 109 109 308 2446 342 449 114 488 238 372 345 124 327 2799 5245
Handicap 10 8 14 12 6 2 16 18 4 11 9 13 3 17 5 1 15 7
Par 4 5 4 4 3 5 3 3 4 35 4 5 3 5 4 5 4 3 4 37 72
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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

3.8
1462 Reviews (1462)

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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Z6njmS3P7jyofdNpOcVS
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Slaminator
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fairways need mending

Course fairways were in rough condition. Slow play not monitored. Over priced for facilities. Driving range is a mile away and rough rough. Cart locked up on path then cycled power and next died completely. Cycled batteries and got in to run until they brought another one out 15 minutes later. Not a. Not on our reply list.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Maverik12345
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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u314163608555
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course but poor pace management

Booked a 1:20 PM teatime. Got through 12 holes in 3 1/2 hours. Six groups traffic jam at every tea box. Not a Marshall in sight. I like to play this course, but we left after 13 holes because of the slow pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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u314161372136
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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u000002926527
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Reasonable golf course

Compared to rates of other golf courses in neighborhood, Talega is still relatively reasonable. Most courses have steeply jacked up their prices. Not justified. Talega offers good value for money and an enjoyable course design.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Krejmas
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good Round

Tee boxes, Fairways and Greens could use some love, but i would play it again. Liked the layout and location

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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KHOI5304428
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Anonymous
Played On
Reviews 67
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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MVOwl30
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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yH4081U4dhNlFqa0TMw4
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Meh

Tee boxes were rough and unkempt, fairways were soggy. Not worth $142.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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brettford31
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Talega

I’ve played Talega a lot of the last 5 years and this last round over the weekend, felt like I was playing on a muni. The course was torn up with maintenance flags, dust patches all over and mud in many places even though it hasn’t rained in months. The tee boxes were not clean and groomed and felt like I was playing off the rough in the fairway. Have had many great years there but think I’ll be passing up Talega now as it felt like we were playing shore cliffs which isn’t a compliment.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u314171262435
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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mrudnicki
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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iP5YHUBn7YMJFssWmyge
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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u000007461011
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Punched greens and 5 hour round

Last straw with this course. Was full price online only to show up and them say sorry greens are punched we “forgot” to change it online. Slow pace over 5 hours, no beverage cart all all day and terrible conditions hitting of dirt or mud on tee boxes. Should not be able to collect a discounted $125 for that. Should be illegal lol.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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mmcya
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Design

Very wet rough areas messy . Probably the time of year I’m sure it will be awsome.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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malerner
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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drewhamric
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Just fine

Tee boxes were either being redone or are just in awful shape, not sure which one. Decent course, I like the layout, clubhouse staff was very nice, but we had to ask the grounds staff multiple times to stop mowing, blowing, and to clear a green so we could hit

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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nutsnuts
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Telega is a Nice course

staff very friendly. Course is challenging, especially par 3s. Fairways could be better.

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