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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3.3
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
2.9
Value
2.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.1
63.3%
Recommend this course
19 out of 30 reviews
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3.8
114 Reviews (114)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
52
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
76.3%
Recommend this course
87 out of 114 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
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Reviews 4
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In sad shape!

Unfortunately this great course, located in the perfect spot in the world, has become a joke of the golf world:( Freddie created a decent course, but the condition on this place is a huge mess! For some reason they decided to not overseed!?!? It’s not about the cost… it’s about having some pride in ownership. I played this course when the opened o, about 5 months ago, and then yesterday. Each time ( and my last) it’s sad! I hope some decent company will take over (I don’t care who). Will put this place back into its glory!!!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Sad to see a great layout, become a Municipal course!

It’s really not about the money!! This course is in TERRIBLE shape! They obviously saved money and chose not to oversead . This course is Less than municipal shape. Zero care for condition! To bad, because Freddie laid out a decent track. @talegagolf #talegagolf , but they’ve let it fall apart! Don’t waste your money on this goat farm! (

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 2
2.0
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First Time Playing

Disappointing

It is too easy to pile on a course given everything… it just wasn’t good. We jumped ahead of a group that was on pace for a 6.5 hour round, but pace of play was still poor. Sort of got 12 holes in and quit. You could, however, see the potential and past glory of this course if you were paying attention.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course conditions and pricing are not in sync

I have played Talega multiple times over many years. For a course that charges as much as they do I am surprised they are still using GPS systems that were antiquated from the early 2000s and the course is no better for the wear..

I hadn’t played in two years and was expecting much improvements compared to many of the local courses around and yet nothing has changed since the first time I played in the early 2000s

It is a fun track and certainly has some amazing views on some if the holes but disappointed in the status quo of the course.

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

Nice Day

Had a lovely day. Hardly anyone else on the course on Monday!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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 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 Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Twilight for the Win

We payed $60 bucks to play At 2:10pm and it worked out pretty well. We weren’t able to to play the last few holes because it got dark, but we felt like we got our moneys worth.

The staff was friendly and check in went very smoothly. The golf carts have a screen with built in range finders which was clutch.

While some holes were challenging, overall it wasn’t a pull hair out experience. Nice wide fairways and moderately paced greens. The course itself was gorgeous and in great condition. There was a great locker room to change and the snack bar was open with hotdogs and beers.

I would definitely go back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 97
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Course knowledge is imperative

First time playing here. Course was in good condition, fast greens but rolled true. Pace of play was good, finished in just under 4 hours and only waited on a few holes. If this is your first time playing this course do yourself a favor and play with someone with course knowledge. There are a few holes in particular that if you don't know where to aim you'll find all kinds of trouble. At least two blind tee shots. Nice risk/reward shots. Have fun!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging but user friendly

Nice for time of year and considering socal water restrictions

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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