Talega GC
A view over the water from Talega Golf Club.
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3.7
1439 Reviews (1439)
5 Stars
360
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
75.8%
Recommend this course
1101 out of 1439 reviews
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3.6
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.3
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.4
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
3.8
76.0%
Recommend this course
19 out of 25 reviews
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3.7
91 Reviews (91)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
37
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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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
1439 Reviews (1439)

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 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Sunday Golf Round

The course has a polish shine online, but doesn’t go any further than that. When you 1st arrive its very impressive nice facility and over looking the 1st and 9th hole very green and plush, that’s as far as it goes. The remaining fairways are very bare and shows very little upkeep. No beverage or cart service!!! Definitely not worth $100, should be $60 max. To bad could be a beautiful course.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
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 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout

Course is in bad shape but still very fun. Would love to play it in good condition

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great shape considering its maintenance season & COVID restrictions

tee’d off around 3PM and only got 15 holes in. Greens excellent, fairways good & bunkers are unraked with a ton of foot prints and packed sand.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 228
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Talega

Course in poor condition with many chewed up areas, mucky spots with poor drainage and burned out areas around green perimeters. Greens were slow and bumpy in many areas. Very disappointed in condition, particularly with $90 green fee.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 510
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great views, but only played the back 9 twice

First time playing here. Great views, but when we checked in they said the back nine was only open, front was under repair. When we went to the 10th to tee off they were backed up 4 groups deep, and they still had people coming up behind us as well as the golfers already finishing the first 9 holes. Long story short...a 5 hour golf round. I might come back to play when the full course is open. Next time they should let people know before they tee off that there is a delay in the round or give a refund.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent pace of play! Well run course.

Course conditions could be better.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Telaga is in poor shape

The greens were slow and bumpy. The traps rock hard and the fairways very thin. Portions of the course left unplayable lIra just off the fairway. Very disappointed with the deterioration of this once excellent course.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 4
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course, worth the price

Enjoyed playing this challenging course! Beautiful scenery. Course was in very good shape. Greens were rolling nicely. Good mix of "gettable" holes, and tough ones. I'll be back!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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