This course is part of the Talega planned community Designed to appeal to a variety of income lifestyle and age groups the Talega Community also includes a swim and athletic club The par 72 18 hole golf facility was designed by Fred Couples and Brian Curley of Schmidt Curley Design Inc opened for play January 2001 and tops out at just under 7,000 yards from the back tees It has extra wide fairways large greens and Augusta white sand bunkers The course winds through the southern California landscape which includes a canyon marsh and a series of lakes Talega is just minutes from the Pacific Ocean and the steady coastal breeze must be taken into account during play Residents of Talega may reserve tee times one day in advance are eligible for discounted green fees and may participate in the Annual Talega Residents Day Golf Tournament