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3.9
229 Reviews (229)
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
124
3 Stars
36
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.7
79.8%
Recommend this course
178 out of 229 reviews
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3.9
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
90.9%
Recommend this course
10 out of 11 reviews
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3.8
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
73.3%
Recommend this course
22 out of 30 reviews
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Course Highlights
Silky fairways, well-maintained greens that roll true, and a challenging layout reward golfers of all skill levels. Welcoming staff and a smooth pace of play make the experience consistently worthwhile.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6902 yards
Slope 134
Rating 73.2

The Classic Golf Club in Spanaway sprawls across rolling hills blanketed with towering Douglas firs. Located just 30 minutes south of Tacoma, it is one of the area's hidden gems, offering not only a beautiful natural setting but also a challenging round. The layout features elevated greens, tree-lined fairways, and ponds and wetlands that come into play on several holes. The greens are the most challenging element of the golf course. Some are small, which is tough enough to maneuver as it is, and most are framed by mounding. Sand bunkers also provide contrast against the smooth and fast-rolling greens. The Classic is a challenging course but still playable for all skill levels.

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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bill Overdorf

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

3.9
229 Reviews (229)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 26
Bunkers 25
Undulating Greens 23
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 22
Locals 22
Walkers 21
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 20
In the 'Burbs 13

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent Course

The fairways across the entire course were nearly perfect. Each shot from the fairway felt like hitting off a perfect lie. One spot was ground under repair, and clearly marked. The rough was varying heights, like rough should be. The rough was thin enough to easily find your ball and play out of. Even the knee high grass was playable. The layout was mostly straight holes with a few doglegs. Tight fairways on most of the holes - not a driver every hole kind of course. Lots of hills, green side bunkers were a mix of sand and grass bunkers. The sand bunkers were pretty poor condition honestly, but it had rained that morning. The greens were immaculate. They are receptive to approach shots and check realllly well for chips. Putting on them was like putting on a pool table. They were so fast and had some really challenging lines. Overall, the nicest course I’ve played in the greater Seattle area yet. Worth the money, and should honestly be more expensive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Bunkers!

You gotta have sand in the bunkers guarding the green!

I know it's been a wet week, we can deal with wet sand, but, dirt/hardpan is not fair...these greens Rock Tho!

Thx RMG

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Club

Greens and fairway or in good shape, but sand bunkers need sand.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens

The greens were punched and so sandy… The staff didn’t mention they when I checked in.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Airification alert not listed on golf now

Airification alert was not listed on the Golf Now listing. I booked and paid my tee time on 10/7/25, didn’t know the Classic had punched and sanded all the greens on 10/7/25 until I got to the golf course. I played but was very disappointed.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Blown away

This course is absolutely stunning. Picturesque fairway shots and challenging approach shots to get on the greens. The maintenance is top tier was truly blown away with this course looking forward to playing another 18 here soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Course

The staff is always welcoming and friendly. The course is challenging and has character for all levels of golfers. The greens impress with their condition and roll true. The pace of play seems to be decent for a public course. Give it a try,

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Good Greens

Greens were nice today, they were fast and decently maintained. That has not always been the case. The bunkers were extremely rocky - to the point our group won't hit out of them.

The Classic took full advantage of other local courses closing down and jacked up their prices while not improving the course AT ALL. In fact they removed the driving range in favor of a few houses. The price is not equivalent to the course or maintenance. I like the course because its nearby, but otherwise i'd prefer most all other courses in the area.

The amount they charge for a membership is also insane for what you get at the course. Golf elsewhere.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Love this place

I have been a member t the Classic now for going on 6 months. The greens are always in great shape, and the grounds staff do a good job keeping everything else really nice. The staff at the pro shop are very friendly and helpful. Always willing to give a newbie like me helpful advice. I really cannot emphasize enough just how friendly and helpful the staff is. The course is challenging and engaging which my wife and i really enjoy. We have yet to get bored with the course if that is even possible.

I do hope that someday the driving range will be completed and possibly the club house will be rebuilt.

Troy

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Classic round

Course was a bit burnt out with a lot of hard pan spots but the layout is good. Pro shop could do a better job of pairing groups. We let two groups of two and a single play through that could have easily been paired together.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not at all what it used to be

Sad to see a once “classic” fall into such disrepair. Three things are left that are good: The greens , the staff and the layout. Most of the course is baked out, the traps that haven’t been let grow into grass bunkers have minimal sand and are not well maintained. Not many clean lies even in the fairway. The 18th hole and driving range are gone, replaced with a short par 4 and a net. The carts are loud and slow and not cheap to rent. The green fees are on the lower end so I guess the owners can come back with “what do you expect for 36 dollars(senior?) So if you are looking for a course with nice greens and a decent layout that’s inexpensive, then I guess this is the course for you. It won’t be for me.

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