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Experienced the best course conditions of anywhere I've played in over a year. But here are a few critiques. Very limited drinking water on the course and the beverage cart quit at 2:30. No valet present at bag drop. Marshall gave no information. Carts are pretty beat up and only some have GPS. I'm assuming they don't get enough play to afford higher level of service.

Played here for the first time with a late Sunday morning tee time. It was just before a weekly men's group at Noon. Pace of play was very good with a four hour round for us couples foursome. The greens had been aerated the prior week so the fees were low. Greens seem like they will be in better than average condition once they come back from being punched. Many of the fairways are elevated to a degree. So, if you tend to not be don the middle, it can be frustrating if you hit to the sides and your ball rolls into penalty areas. Some fairway issues (condition/drought/weed killer) but not impacting play. As a public course in this part of Florida...that all seem to have one issue or another...this round was enjoyable and I would return and recommend.

First time played. In great shape, just a little dry like most in SoCal. Very challenging track, especially the front 9 with repeated elevation changes. Kind of tight. Harder as first time with some blind hazards. Pace was about 4-3/4 hours on a Saturday. The last 4 holes ground to a halt.

The rate seems $20-$30 too high, but would recommend and return.

First time playing here. Thought it was at the top of price range. But, now feels a good value. The course is in excellent shape given public play volume. Greens and tees were best I've seen for a public course. Played on a Sunday in a rare 3-3/4 hours. Will return and recommend.

I'm living in the area temporarily for a job. As a result, I've played many courses in the area, trying to find the best value. The market here clearly bears these high prices. There is no shortage of player demand. I consider Talega average in it's class. As other reviewers have noted, fairway conditions are below average, the greens are bumpy and the tee boxes have their share of divots. But, for the money even at this price it seems a better value that Tijeras Creek but not as well kept as Arroyo Trabuco, both higher priced.

Played here for the first time on Presidents Day. Full tee sheet gyarantys slower play. To club's credit there was a marshal, but only saw him once Played in 4:30.

Nice clubhouse with outdoor patio seating. Driving range is off mats. Interesting Toptracer reserved section reminds me of TopGolf.

Will definitely return.

Played here today and was anticipating slow round based upon other reviews. Our experience in pace wasn't too bad; under 4:30. However, the layout is way too quirky. We were glad to be done. Staff was very good. For the location and condition of the fairways, generally a good value. But, we did not enjoy the layout and will not return.

Played here on a Saturday at Noon. Loved the layout and conditions. However, pace of play was bad...5 hours.

The course is in a remote/isolated area of Temecula. We could not get a cell signal so don't plan to use a GPS app off your phone. The cart had satellite GPS but was limited to providing yardage.

The setting is quite nice, down in a valley. Front nine was mostly level. the back nine was quite hilly with many elevation changes. It would be a challenging walk.

We found nothing special about this course. Layout was not as challenging as we expected for a course that has previously hosted PGA Tour events. Conditions were average with lots of weeds/crabgrass in fairways. No clubhouse per se. Food & beverage was limited....mostly beer and a limited selection of mixed drinks with we're mix yourself. Just not the special experience we expected.

I was apprehensive booking a tee time here given the history of poor reviews over the last few years. However, I saw newer reviews suggesting the place was worth a new look. Those reviews were on the mark. All the staff I encountered from the bag boy, to the pro shop, bar and kitchen went out of their way to make me feel welcome and appreciated. Course layout has some quirks. But, it is a fair play with sufficient challenge to meet my needs. I'll be back and just may join. Only drawback is not having a range.

Teed off around 12:50 on Saturday. Intially, the pace wasn't too bad. But soon slowed. Round took 5:15. The marshals are ineffective. Had four groups on par 3 11th at one point in our round. Too many holes are always cart path only. Need to fix drainage. Had similar experience back in the spring. Thought I'd try one more time. But, not worth the aggregation, even for a hot deal.

Played here on a Saturday afternoon. Pace of play was good. Did have to wait on some holes. But, overall not bad for a Saturday (4-1/2 hours). Proshop staff okay. Cart staff paid no attention to us even though not husy whenvwe arrived. Why have a bag drop? Rough was a little long in places resulting in too much hunting where you shouldn't have to.

This was my second round here in a month. I like the design. Thought others may not like the many mounds that are incorporated into the green complexes for added challenge. There is a good amount of water. But, not enough or in places to frustrate an average player. Tee boxes pretty rough. Greens have felt slow and do have bare spots. I've been told the course is in much better shape than in the past.

A friend recommended that we try this course. IMO, it was built on land no one must have wanted. It was much too hilly even for Atlanta standards. The general topography and course layout rarely forgive a mis-hit. I would not recommend or return. Conversely, many must like it, as the course was busy.

Our foresome of high handicappers played on a Sunday afternoon. We found pace of play acceptable given weekend and location. Conditions good. Seems like many of the "good value" courses in the area suffer from grass issues from tee to green. Don't know if from financial pressures, drought or pests. We never found conditions changed our play. Like many Palmer designs, this one has plenty of sand. The views and use of water were quite pleasurable. I would play here again and recommend.

While the greens here are generally in very good condition, the rest of the course is tired. Fairways filled with weeds. I'd guess that conditrions have been a function of the past droughts and maybe limited financial resources. The original developer would have done all a favor by planting trees to create shade. I'd play somewhere else given the choice.