Talega GC
A view over the water from Talega Golf Club.
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3.8
1419 Reviews (1419)
5 Stars
355
4 Stars
596
3 Stars
266
2 Stars
115
1 Stars
87
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.2
76.2%
Recommend this course
1087 out of 1419 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.3
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.0
Value
2.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.1
64.5%
Recommend this course
20 out of 31 reviews
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3.8
115 Reviews (115)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
52
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
76.5%
Recommend this course
88 out of 115 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
1419 Reviews (1419)
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4.0
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Previously Played

Fun Course.

Talega is a fun course. Greens could be faster, but overall not too bad.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
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2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
3.0
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Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather

Challenging but Fun

I understand this course has been renovated. It is certainly in good shape. The green were recent aerated, so a little slow. The three of us adjusted. Only complained is we couldn't see the fairway from the white tees and were still confused after consulting the handbook we were given. Finally spotted a white flag, and that helped. Turned out we had two birdies and one par on the short par-5 hole. We plan to return. I was a halfway meeting place.. I came down from L.A., my two friends came from San Diego area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rip off

125 for a round and the greens weren’t completely healed from their last punch. The fairways are brownish. Not the best shape. I definitely don’t recommend to place this place at this rate and condition.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 97
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

peaceful gem

Played this peaceful and beautiful course many times, love it very much.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Talega is always a good place to golf.

We played when the greens were punched so can't really speak for the greens, but other than that the course was in really good shape.

No complaints except that general pace of play is quite slow... I guess it's the fact that a lot of older white people come here given that it's in San Clemente and they like to take their time to play, not caring about whose behing them and what not.

It's not a hilly course with lots of undulation, but it's difficult in that you need to position well as there are a lot of hazards and out of bounds if you mishit your shots. But it is nevertheless a fun, challenging course and sure worth the $23 we paid for a 2:40 tee time!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Not worth $$$

The course is not in good shape, weeds growing out the fairways. The greens were super bumpy. Super disappointed. There are a lot of course in this price Category.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good place to play

This is a good track to play. For what you pay it may be overpriced.

The golf course is easy to find. Like most golf courses the bag drop is not attended. Once on the property the staff is friendly however the restroom facilities remain closed and the only available is on the south end of the club house.

The course is in good condition. No rakes in the bunkers.

Pace of play was 5 hours. The restaurant or a cart person we’re not available during my round which was unfortunate.

I would play this track again but it’s certainly not worth the hundred plus dollars.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Ok at a discount

Greens are too bumpy. Show lack of interest to bring course to the next level

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Nice Parkland course

I love to play Talega, very friendly staff and good pace of play. Fairways are not in best conditions. Nice greens.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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