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3.6
2512 Reviews (2512)
5 Stars
591
4 Stars
1009
3 Stars
484
2 Stars
217
1 Stars
211
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
3.7
Pace
2.8
Amenities
3.6
70.2%
Recommend this course
1871 out of 2512 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.7
116 Reviews (116)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
2.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
3.9
74.1%
Recommend this course
86 out of 116 reviews
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3.6
188 Reviews (188)
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
56
3 Stars
35
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
25
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Pace
2.7
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
3.6
68.6%
Recommend this course
129 out of 188 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Municipal/Public
Par 70
Length 5400 yards
Slope 118
Rating 66.7
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Mesa Linda - Costa Mesa Country Club
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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
2512 Reviews (2512)

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 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Costa Mesa - Mesa Linda

Course & Greens in great condition, considering all the rain we just had. Pace of play to slow, took 5 hours to play on a Monday, played 18th hole in the dark. Need to space out the tee times! Starter, Marshall, Club House Staff were all great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow play

The rain does not run off well in the fairways. Pace of play was a 5 hour round. Tee off time was 7:40 am

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very happy to play after rain storm

Though we just had a record rain fall last few days, the course was open and our foursome of two couples were very happy to play. There were not many people on the course so pace was not an issue. The course was wet with many shallow puddles but we were able to walk and other couple drove a cart using cart path only.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Used cart
Friendliness Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, but busy

One of OC’s best value courses, although that means word is out and it is often crowded. Pave of play was slow with up to 4 flights waiting on some par three’s. Very friendly staff and well maintained course, especially the sand in the bunkers which I visited a few times.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

To slow

T time at 11 to almost 4 hours to play 9 had to quit.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Busy Gem - Walk it

Played the course for the first time in about 20 years. Tee boxes and fairways and event the rough are in excellent condition, greens decent but a little patchy here and there. The layout is deceivingly difficult. It's flat, but the trees come into play and bunkers are tricky.

Here's the issue, depending upon your patience... We had a 10:15am tee time on a Wednesday. The place was packed. Didn't end up teeing off until about 10:45am due to backup on first tee, Overall, the round took about 4:45. Once we started, we had to wait on most tee boxes,. The pace was fairly consistent though, evenly slow on most holes. Just bring the right attitude and you'll be fine.

Definitely walk this course if you can. It's flat and you will probably have to wait on many shots anyway.

For the price, you will not find a course in better shape. It was shocking how nice it was, tee boxes great and fairways were fairly plush. Rough was also in good shape.

Overall... excellent for the price, slow pace, bring positive attitude.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Pace of wait

It’s such a shame they can’t figure out 6 hour rounds aren’t acceptable. I saw 5 groups of 5 on los Lagos. I played on a Week day 9 am and didn’t finish til 245. I honestly only stayed just to see what the end time would be. It’s an amazing track with great layout and greens but not worth it. If they implemented a proper spread of tee times I’d love to come back but not in the near future

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Value, Tough Greens

I always enjoy playing at Costa Mesa. Value for money is exceptional. Greens are always in great condition. And this time fairways and tee boxes were excellent as well. The Mesa Linda course isn’t that long but it is protected by very small and undulating greens. I’d prefer bigger greens and/or friendlier pin positions if I’m being picky but still had a great morning out on the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Okay

Very very slow, waiting every single hole 5-10min

Take 6hrs to finish 18 holes

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow play

It took over 3 hours for 9 holes. No ranger around at all. Seems to be a nice course. Seems to be mismanaged based on the people I spoke with. We left after 9 . Should get a refund

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Slow play

Just wrote one but would like a refund for the pace of play. Over 3 hours for 9 and we left

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Slow play

Played9 holes in 3 hours and left. No ranger in sight. Absolutely terrible. Done with this place

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

+5 hour round on a Wednesday

Started at 12:30pm and finished at 5;35pm (5 hours 5 minutes). It just rained two days ago so parts of the fairways were slightly flooded. Other course conditions were really good! Has a really slow group two groups ahead of us that didn’t stay behind their group. Wished there was a marshal help keep pace of play. Was expecting a faster round since it was middle of the week, but will def check other courses before I come back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Finally!

Finally got to finish. And the pace was good. That's rare for those courses.

Conditions Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Course Review

I had a 12:57pm tee time scheduled on a Friday and ended up teeing off 20 minutes late as the course was backed up. Pace of play was below average and took us 2.5 hours to get through 9 holes. The course was in decent condition with a fun layout. My only complaint is that hole 9 doesn’t end at the club house. It’s actually the furthest point from the club house. They do have snack/beverage carts stop by regularly. I think this would be a great course to play if you come prepared and snag an early tee time. I’ll be back to try it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Solid muni one of the nicest in the area but very slow pace of play

Always enjoy CMCC they really keep the course in great shape very long 18 with a handful of par 5’s on los Lagos. For 70 dollars riding the value is there compared to other courses around. The only major issue with this course is pace of play. It took almost 5 and a half hours to play 18. I had a 12pm tee time and just got a full round in. Only other issue is being very hard to get early tee times in the morning on weekends. All that in mind still a beautiful challenging course and had a great day out there.

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