Talega GC
A view over the water from Talega Golf Club.
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3.7
1441 Reviews (1441)
5 Stars
361
4 Stars
605
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
75.5%
Recommend this course
1102 out of 1441 reviews
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3.7
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.4
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.4
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
3.8
74.1%
Recommend this course
20 out of 27 reviews
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3.7
92 Reviews (92)
5 Stars
27
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
72.8%
Recommend this course
67 out of 92 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
1441 Reviews (1441)

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 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

they should rake the sand in bunkers at least once a day.

The sand felt like cement and was in terrible condition.

They need to trim the trees, especially on one whole where the tree blocked the view of the fairway and completely have overground blocking the view of the pole which is placed to show your where to aim on the fairway.

In short the maintanence crew is not doing the job. green

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Manicured and Nice Design

The course was very nicely kept. I would not recommend walking because it has lot of hills. It has nice looking lakes and difficult par 3's. Enjoy your round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

No Facilities Open

This course seems like they are usually built around service, but I arrived an hour early to warm up and practice. Neither the range or any of the greens were open, so I sat around until my tee time without getting to warm up. For the money, play somewhere else until they get over the nonsensical fear around Corona. Try again once they're going because it seems like this should be a good experience.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love Talega

Besides the two groups of old men in front of us and the sand traps that are just hard dirt, the course is great and I continue to play here with family and friends :)

This is not a negative review, I love this course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather

Improved

Greens were in great shape. Soft and a bit slow but much improved from the last time played. It appears efforts have been made to re-sod some areas and in general the fairways are in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value

Course was fun to play, not too challenging. A few of the greens were fairly marked up and hard to get a consistent roll on them. Pace was a bit slow taking 4hr 45m for a 2:00 Tuesday tee time.

Interesting note, I was playing with a friend of mine who is not in the same household as me, so we requested separate carts. The GPS on the cart I received did not work and the staff said “if you request separate carts, working GPS is not guaranteed.” Seems a bit ridiculous to me. I’d rather just have an apology for not having enough working carts with GPS than some justified excuse as to why I should be penalized for following governmental regulations regarding COVID safety.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Nice layout but poorly maintained.

First time I played it. Drive down 22 miles from Newport Beach. Not worth the trip

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Value, Nice Course

Played on Monday afternoon for $60. People must have seen this rate on GolfNow because they were busy. This is an awesome design. The back 9 plays through a tranquil canyon with lots of wildlife. Bare spots in fairways are actively being addressed. Lots of new turf going in on the 2nd fairway today. Greens were smooth and receptive. I really wish people would fix their ball marks more often at this course though. Seems like whenever I play here, there’s always 5 to 10 of them on almost every green! Fix yours and 1 more PLEEASE! Driving range and practice green are both still closed due to Cvd-19. I’ll be back soon for this price!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Track

Played during the Cov-19 restrictions

No driving range

Pro shop only open to take money

Snack shop only no dining in or booze serving

Grass is a little rough on the edges

Still a great time

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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