Played Talega this morning, 7-11-07, 6:15 tee time thru Click4teetimes, $60. Overall the course is in good shape, but the same problems (IMO) that have plagued this course from its inception are still prevalent. The greens are still very thin, not a lot of root in the greens, and they are covered in unfixed ball marks. I'll never understand why golfers dont fix their ball marks on the green. I fixed 3-4 EVERY hole and could have fixed more, but pace of play was a concern so I did what I could, keep in mind we were the 2nd group off at 6:15 am. However, the greens are true and roll very well. The fairways are nice but are also tattered with unfilled divots. If you miss a divot the fairways are plush. The rough was playable and fair although very wet as were many areas of the course, understandable with the recent heat. The tee boxes were maintained well, but still had unfilled divots. Id play again for this price, $60, but not for the asking price thru the pro shop. All in all a good course, Fred Couples design I believe. . .good bunkers with fair & playable sand, water hazards (lakes/creeks), and a ravine make it a good test of golf. Par 72, 35-37 with 3 par 3s on the front 3 par 5s on the back, several tee boxes to choose from, overall a good track. As the governator once said, "I'll be back." Enjoy.

Played here on 06-30-07 and found the course in varying conditions. The greens are perfect, yes perfect. They are on the smaller side with the exception of a couple holes and they roll true and without ANY bumps, if you get it on line its going in. The tee boxes werent in such good shape, they were beat up. Fairways were average, maybe a little above average. All in all its a great track, and with the greens being in such good shape I would recommend it to everyone. You can play the Black tees at nearly 7300 yards but youd better be able to bang it. Its been hot lately and this course is in a hot spot, Santee, add 10 degrees to your idea of hot and thats how hot it is out there. Try to play early am as the wind starts blowing around 11-12 and continues all afternoon. Lots of trees, water hazards and OB, the rough looks like its on its way up but is very fair and playable. Enjoy this one.

Played the south course at Torrey on 06-29-07 and wasnt impressed at all. The greens were decent, the fairways were beat, the tee boxes were ok and the rough wasnt as 'rough' as I had hoped, it really seemed like the muni course that it is, some bunkers had hard clay exposed right next to the numerous gopher holes in the lips of the bunkers. I guess my expectations were too lofty going in. It was carts on paths all day and the course needs to stay that way till the open in 08 as it is a far cry from an Open caliber course right now. If you play here I hope its on the company dime as my round was, If I had paid out of my own pocket I would have been upset, the price is way off compared top the condition. If you are paying out of your own pocket take your money to a course that you know is worthy, Torrey isnt, at least not right now.

Played the Creek & Oaks on 05-06-07, the course is in great shape, as usual. Found it a bit unusual that their definition of 'southern california' didnt include Mission Viejo in Orange County, so I wasnt eligible for the discount. $90 with a cart per player. All in all it was a great experience as the course was in top shape.