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Talega Golf Club

3.7
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Talega GC
A view over the water from Talega Golf Club.

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3.7
1440 Reviews (1440)
5 Stars
361
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
3.2
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76.0%
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1102 out of 1440 reviews
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3.7
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.4
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.4
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
3.8
76.9%
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20 out of 26 reviews
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3.7
91 Reviews (91)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
36
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
73.6%
Recommend this course
67 out of 91 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

3.7
1440 Reviews (1440)

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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schoonor
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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23992caravel
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

My Favorite Course

The course is in decent shape, fairway is nice, and green is perfect. I wish they can put a little money to improve the bunkers. Great group to play together. Nice pace. Will come back playing more.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u314159829795
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Talega

Great course. Fun and challenging layout. Greens are in good condition but are pretty slow. Staff is great especially the starter, Carlos.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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NorCalGolfer456
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u296821450
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Play it at least once. Very worth it.

Great layout, LOVE the back 9 especially due to the variety of shots required and lots of par 5 and 3s. Worth playing it at least once, I can’t see any issues with this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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bakez
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
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myrmaid40
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Course was in good shape - challenging holes with a great pace. Staff friendly

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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frankwang116
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u507870844
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Ganjohn
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course but...

Put the rakes out for the traps. If the sheep don’t want to touch them,fine. But there’s no proof of the rakes transferring the plandemic. Traps were terrible

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Mark8483463
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointment

I was a past fan of Talega since it’s opening, drawn by the fact that Freddy Couples designed it and the bunkers were filled with crushed marble. Flash forward 20 years to last weekend where I was transported to a worn out, unkept course that just looked tired. There was a party the night before and at 10:00am the Wycliff champagne bottle was still out in the courtyard with signs of clean up to come, inside and out...eventually. When I asked for the key to the cart, the too cool cart dude replied,”What for, you’re not going anywhere?” Okay dude... The course is best described as worn, with bunkers that are now more concrete than crushed marble. The greens were in very good condition. Carlos was the highlight of the day. He was nice, helpful and just wanted to make sure everyone was having a good time. Great job.

If you are looking for a round of golf, then it is over priced. If you are looking for that special round, Talega needs to step it up, invest a few dollars and send the boys off to finishing school. In today’s market, there are too many choices to settle for mediocre.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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hammerken
Played On
Reviews 84
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course but a bit shabby

Dry Fairways, chewed up tee boxes, bumby greens. Course needs a little TLC.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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U04596
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyed course tremendously.

Challenging course - The condition, course layout, and pace of play was good +++. I will be returning every opportunity I can get when the price range is favorable to me. Fun course that I enjoyed Tremendously.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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austinmm187
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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u081873998
Played On
Reviews 85
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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cristhefisch
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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markwilson66
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fun layout, lots of bunkers.

Started off a little slow but then the twosome in front dropped out after 3 holes. 4.5 hr. round on a Sunday afternoon wasn't horrible. Greens are in great shape right now.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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1Randycook
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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alexhollings137
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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100Bones100
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great time

First time I’ve ever played that the Tolaga golf course had a great time

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