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3.6
2504 Reviews (2504)
5 Stars
591
4 Stars
1006
3 Stars
482
2 Stars
215
1 Stars
210
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
3.7
Pace
2.8
Amenities
3.6
70.8%
Recommend this course
1868 out of 2504 reviews
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3.8
116 Reviews (116)
5 Stars
43
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
3.9
77.6%
Recommend this course
90 out of 116 reviews
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3.6
183 Reviews (183)
5 Stars
59
4 Stars
55
3 Stars
33
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
24
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
2.7
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
3.6
70.5%
Recommend this course
129 out of 183 reviews
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Course Highlights
This Orange County course delivers a fun and challenging layout with consistently well-maintained fairways and greens that impress regular players. Strong value for money makes it one of the better affordable options in the area.

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Holes 18
Type Municipal/Public
Par 72
Length 6567 yards
Slope 126
Rating 71.2
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Course Details

Year Built 1967
Fairways Kikuyu Grass
Greens Kikuyu Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect William F. Bell (1967) Ron Fream (1992)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $30 - $36
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Comfortable clothing; no strict dress code but no tank tops allowed.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.6
2504 Reviews (2504)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 18
Watching the Game 9
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 27
Undulating Greens 23
Water Hazards 20
This course/club is great for:
Locals 27
Walkers 26
Beginners 19
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 30
Near the Airport 19
Worth the Drive 8

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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time playing Mesa Linda with my daughter

Overall the course n pace of play was adequate. My only criticism was the 9th hole did not flow back into the clubhouse.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
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
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Stop over booking

How does a round take 5 and a half hours every time at linda. Stop being greedy and space out the tee times. I don’t think I’ve ever teed off on time.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0

Slow slow slow slow slow

Tee time 12:45, made the turn at 4:12, left the course

Don’t spend on the weekend here

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 222
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great game again

Still a great course and apart from pace is a 5star for the price.

Greens are good as are fairways ( with some dry spots but staff continues to fix)

Will play again next week

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fun day.

Course is in great shape. Pace of play is always terrible here but was able to finish in 5 hours. Miracles happen. Come play here. You’ll like it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

slow

I stopped playing here years a go because of slow play. Last minute decision to try again but just another 5+ hour round. Didn't see one marshal all day!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Afternoon delight

After getting out a little late we battled the long course with all we had. Late afternoon the greens were still holding up and we had to deal with the wind. Some slow walkers kept the pace down and we backed up on the par 3's. We finished after 5 1/2 hrs of pure fun. Can't wait to tee it up again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 222
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 95
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Better than expected...

played either of these courses in 15+ years.

Staff was kinda friendly. Starter was cool. Rest of the pro shop is courteous enough not to be rude, but not overly friendly. If you have a question you're probably better off asking a random golfer/customer you see out there, or the starter/check in guy.

The course was in good shape. Maybe a random bare spot or dead grass but overall the course was in better shape than I remember it being in years ago. Pace was better than expected too. Not fast necessarily, but acceptable. Played the front in 2.5 hours and the back in <2 hours. Didn't see a Marshall or beverage cart.

Fun course that I'd play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Pace of Play?

Where do I start? This has to be the worst pace of play golf course in all of Orange County. Starter and Marshall are both ok with regulars and “friends” having a 5 some even 6 some groups on holiday weekend... With 6 minute grace period between tee times management is trying to load up the course to capacity which causes major backup and a course that should be an easy 4 hour round turn into a 5.5 hour day. Even if you book a 7am tee time, expect major delays. I would rather pay $10-$20 more at another course for a more pleasurable experience. Would not recommend if you have plans after your round.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Over booked

Tee off at three,finished 9holes at seven. OVER BOOKED!

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pace of play, course length, and amenities

Tee sheet and pace of play was seriously mismanaged. Right away our tee time was moved back 30 mins which we didn’t know until we pulled up to hole 1 where there were 4 groups waiting to tee off. The front 9 took almost 3 hours with about 5-10 mins between each shot. I assumed they’d do something to speed up play but there was virtually no attempt. Our round was over 5 hours. The course we played (Mesa Linda) was in good shape and had a fun layout but it’s pretty short. Even from the tips.

Overall we had a fun day but pace management needs serious improvement. If this is the norm, I would not recommend playing at Costa Mesa. If this is not the normal pace then I would definitely recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 44
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
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Took an hour to finish first 2 holes… pace didn’t pick ip

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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