Talega GC
A view over the water from Talega Golf Club.
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3.7
1463 Reviews (1463)
5 Stars
373
4 Stars
611
3 Stars
270
2 Stars
118
1 Stars
91
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.4
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.2
74.1%
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1120 out of 1463 reviews
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3.9
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.1
75.0%
Recommend this course
33 out of 44 reviews
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3.7
75 Reviews (75)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.1
70.7%
Recommend this course
53 out of 75 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
1463 Reviews (1463)

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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Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Best in San Clemente

I would give it 5 stars but it didn't have warm up range and chipping area. Layout is fair but need local knowledge to score. Greens are a little bumpy and a tad slow but it's the best greens I've hit so far in the area. Best part is the people, both the guys I played with and the golf shop.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Definitely not worth $100

First time playing Talega and I was pretty disappointed. For $100 I expected much better conditions! The course was dry and a little crispy in the fairways and tee boxes. Greens were probably the best part of the course, they were bumpy but not bad for being late afternoon on a Saturday. The pro shop looked like they were getting ready to move, very little merch and the guy that helped me could have a little friendlier. Apparently the course hasn't been worth $100 in years, thats coming from one of the locals that plays it quite often.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice layout, Fairways Dry

Fairways were not in good shape. Greens were fine.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Talega

I love this course. Well maintained. Great staff on hand. One starter, Carlos, goes beyond and takes great care of his guests. I highly recommend this coursr

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Talega

Very amazing golf course. Great staff, especially the starter Carlos. Very helpful and kind.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What happened?

This course used to be a great track. Way over priced for garbage condition. Every tee box shot, some have high grass some have no grass. Hit the middle of fairways, might as well be in the rough. Who's running this place that thinks it's worth $80 on a Tuesday? Do yourself a favor, AVOID this dog track. There's a 600 yard par 5 you can't hit driver. There's a par 4 with a flag on a pole and you can't see it from 2 of the boxes. Disappointed.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good condition

Nice pace greens tees fairways and rough were decent. If 60$ during the week I would play the course more often.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Talega

This has become my favorite course in the area. They are always my first choice to get a tee time. One starter in particular, Carlos is probably the best employee I have ever met on a golf course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Talega is legit

Love this course, it’s fun and the staff is great. I have been paired up with cool people every time. I’ll be back

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not the Talega I remember

The course is in far worse shape then when I last played it a few years ago. Greens are good, but fairways and most of the rest of the course seem neglected. The staff was very abrupt and almost rude. They seemed to feel as though they were doing us a favor by even acknowledging our presence. I won’t be back to visit this course anytime soon.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Some Local Knowledge Would Help

Fun course, a little pricey but we played late and saved some money by doing that. Some really good drives were punished due to unfamiliarity with the course. On one hole, we stood on the tee box and could not figure out where the fairway even was! So we drove to the red tees and played from there.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course condition!

The course is in great shape right now from tee boxes to greens. Pace was a little slow but not too bad.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Very fun

Course was fun lots of different kinds of wholes. A little pricey but definitely worth it. Greens are great fairways are beautiful, all good. Play the tips and the tee boxes will be prime

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