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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
1443 Reviews (1443)
5 Stars
361
4 Stars
606
3 Stars
269
2 Stars
117
1 Stars
90
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.2
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75.2%
Recommend this course
1103 out of 1443 reviews
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3.6
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.4
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.4
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
3.8
71.4%
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20 out of 28 reviews
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3.7
92 Reviews (92)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.1
71.7%
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66 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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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
Track Rounds
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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
1443 Reviews (1443)

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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DPCreekinv
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course is Looking good for Fall

Played my usual Friday afternoon round. Course is in decent shape with the greens starting to run a bit faster. Bunkers still an issue with either super soft or rock hard inconsistencies. Fairways are good and rough is average. Pace of play under 4 1/2 hours which I expect.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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GoBuffs1960
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow- poor shape

I try to play this course a couple times of year hoping it will get better.... ugh always slow, course is in horrible shape , some greens are fair. Fairways beat up, tee boxes shaggy, beat up, chipping areas run from bare to did we forget to mow?

Save your money...

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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U000005865072
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Great layout but lacks resources

Talega is a great track however some $$ needs to be reinvested into the course. Hole #3 has been under repair for at least 2 years. When hitting out of the sand expect the club to bounce on dirt ( no sand in the traps and they use to be beautiful). Greens in great shape but a little slow. Long story short put some money and u have a south county gem.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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SPAZTAZGOLF
Played On
Reviews 38
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 Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u1576673372
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000003990497
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

had a fine time

Good challenging course. Greens were just aerated, but still played fair. Great spread out course. Helpful if you can place shots into specified areas of the fairway.

Bunkers appeared to need a bit of work.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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sunnyhong01
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314159609261
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not enough value for the price

Course needs to offer more for this price. Layout is smart and designed nicely, but they're not taking care of the course and therefore the price is too high.

For the money they charge, I expect better.

Ex: no sand in bunkers. Large ground under repair sections. Uneven tee boxes.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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BigStickHal
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Value

Knew the greens and other areas of the course had just undergone maintenance, however conditions not that bad.

Hope all the preparation is good groundwork for the upcoming Fall and Winter.

Love this course!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000006772175
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

9 holes twice

It was fine except we didn’t know until we got there that we had to play the front 9 twice. The back nine was closed. Very disappointed :(

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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trojans77
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Layout

I love the layout. The course has everything from dog legs, water hazards etc.

Good pace of play. We were done with our round in 4hrs.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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raymondyounghoonkim
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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John3759360
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Moved well. Great Layout. Very nice staff. Traps need some work but otherwise Course is in pretty nice shape.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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SPAZTAZGOLF
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good Day at Talega

Found a good pre-paid deal thru Golf Now. Got in a 3 -1/2 hour round with another single. Fairways were brown but the greens were very good.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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EricJeu
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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bgallagher88
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A challenge for hackers

Most of the greens were in excellent shape and the fairways mostly good. A couple were brownded out, but that's not unusual for end of summer in southern CA. A buch of the golf carts are older and need to be retired (felt like they wouldnt always make it up the hill - though hey did). Driving range inconvenient.a good 5 to 10 mins from the first tee. Lots of sand and hills. For the most part if you dont stay in play, you will lose your ball.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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demondwilson34
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Talega is pretty solid

For the price you can’t really beat this course! I could knit pick the tee boxes and collapsed sand traps, and gout dated carts; but then they would raise the green fees. I will be coming back here often.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u613157662
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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wmoser
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course no 19 hole

Good course, great price and go to neighborhood bar for FnB.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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jackbiehl
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love it!

This course is one of my favorite in OC! The fairway on the second hole could use some work but other then that it is such a blast. Awesome course, great pace, and the greens were impeccable this morning. All around a blast of a day

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