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4.6
1158 Reviews (1158)
5 Stars
864
4 Stars
215
3 Stars
48
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
91.6%
Recommend this course
1087 out of 1158 reviews
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4.4
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
88.4%
Recommend this course
38 out of 43 reviews
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4.5
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
89.7%
Recommend this course
52 out of 58 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently impresses with its challenging water-lined fairways and well-maintained greens that reward skilled play. Exceptionally friendly staff and strong overall value make this a top desert destination worth revisiting.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7322 yards
Slope 144
Rating 75.8

On the Classic Club's scenic landscape, golfers will find a wide variety of trees including olive trees, towering pines, and California pepper, but unlike the many other golf courses in Palm Springs, there isn't a single palm tree. The Classic Club opened in 2006 to much acclaim and has since garnered a following amongst locals and visitors. Formerly a host site for the Bob Hope Classic, the challenging layout has an interesting mix of tour-worthy holes including intimidating par 3s balanced by reachable par-5s and short par-4s. Water hazards come into play on 13 holes. The back nine begins with a memorable stretch of holes. The par-4 10th is a tight driving hole with an elevated green and the 11th hole requires a shot over water. The stretch ends with the par-3 12th, which also plays over water to a well protected green.

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Course Details

Year Built 2006
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arnold Palmer (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Master Card, American Express
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirts are required. Shorts must be 'bermuda'-length. Inappropriate Attire: Tank tops, T-shirts, Denim Jeans, Cargo shorts and Cut-offs.

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Reviews

4.6
1158 Reviews (1158)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 43
19th Hole Scenic Views 33
Patio Dining 32
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 75
Bunkers 71
Forced Carries 38
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 59
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 39
A Weekend Splurge 30
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 57
Worth the Drive 37
Near Local Attractions 15

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Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Disappointed

It’s been approximately a year since I played the classic club and I was disappointed to see how the course has been maintained. Fairways were dry. There were large spots where there was no grass at all. Pace of play was great greens were fair to average, but again it was just disappointing that they have not attended to the fairways as they should have. Lastly, included in the price of the round is a meal ticket. They have cut corners every way they can with their food. Their tuna amount used to be a great sandwich, but instead, it was happily put together. No accompanying side of french fries either. For the price it’s questionable.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0

Golf now stole $600 from me

Cancelled 2 weeks before our tee time.

GN said not eligible for a refund. 🖕

Anyone want to join me in a class action lawsuit?

Value Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Over the top

Incredible staff even in high wind conditions. The course played great. Can’t wait to get back there to play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Terrible Course Conditions

This course was expensive and the overall fairways and greens are burned out and brown . The greenskeeper should be fired . For the cost (same as everything at PGA West) it's embarrassing how poor the conditions are . Hundreds of brown spots on the fairways and diseased greens . I would never play here again . I was very disappointed and so were the other 3 people in my group

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It’s Classic

Classic is always amazing

Don’t feel conditions warranted $190

Felt it was $140-150 range

But it is an amazing property

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Poor conditions

Really bad conditions; dry patches everywhere on the fairway, fungus on the greens, mud everywhere. Really really disappointing. Save your money and go play Indian Wells or Desert Willow. Won’t be returning.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Favourite course in Palm Springs

We played in the morning - the course was in unbelievable shape. Great conditions all around. Staff were very friendly. Just a beautiful day and experience. We went out as a twosome and finished in 3 hours and 30 minutes - though the there were a foursome ahead of us, the pace of play was excellent. I really enjoyed playing at this course and will definitely return. So far, it’s my favourite golf course to play in Palm Springs.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Annoyed

One.of our favorite tracks in Palm Springs. Great layout and practice facility. Be careful if you prepay for your round. Pro shop will not honor the free cart towel and $25 food voucher. That is only available if you pay at the pro shop. Also the replay rate of $90 for same day is bogus. They told us the course was wide open when we arrived at 8:00am and that we could secure a time after we finish the morning round. Checked back at noon and they said no need to book replay time yet. We had lunch and came back 45 minutes later. They said numerous walk in golfers booked times so earliest opening was after 2:00pm. We passed and left very annoyed that they did not hold a spot for us since we asked 3 different times and purposely played early to utilize the replay deal.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Exquisite

These people know how to operate a golf course. Course conditions are exquisite with well placed hazards, not a blade of grass or sand out of place. What sets this apart from all others is the exceptional service, organization, and knowledge of staff. This extends to the restaurant and bar. Treat yourself. But this is not a course for beginners.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
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 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Classic Club

Excellent fairways, greens, bunkers, etc. This course requires use of all your clubs and critical iron and shot selection and placement if you want to score well. Enjoyed this course over SilverRock GC, which we played the previous day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not as good as it used to be

Still a very good golf course but not up to par with the premier courses like it used to be. Lots of dead grass all around the golf course on the edges. Fairways good. Greens decent. Just not as pristine overall as it used be, making it not as good a value for the high green feed.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course

Love the course, but was way too slow! Waited on every shot, lost focus, no tempo.

Didn’t play the 18th as there were 4 groups on the hole!

Too bad, I’m sure it would be a pleasure to play at a good pace!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
KHJ
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Still the best

I come to the desert once a year and Classic is always on the must play list. Course condition is always top notch and the views are great. Practice facilities are well maintained and staff is very friendly. The lunch voucher allows for a great way to end the day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Classic Club deligy

Such a wonderful course! Have played here quite a few times and look forward to our next round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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