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4.7
1119 Reviews (1119)
5 Stars
840
4 Stars
205
3 Stars
46
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
93.8%
Recommend this course
1053 out of 1119 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.7
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
91.7%
Recommend this course
11 out of 12 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.6
74 Reviews (74)
5 Stars
55
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
91.9%
Recommend this course
68 out of 74 reviews
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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

4.7
1119 Reviews (1119)

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Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice track

Impressed with the pace of play - played all 18 holes starting at 3:10 in 4 hours. Course is in good shape (tees, fairways, greens) … bunkers very firm like many of valley courses. Great service (clubhouse, dining, starter, etc).

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Don't Miss This Course

A great course. While $175 pp in season is a little steep, you get a $25 voucher to use anywhere on the course ... pro shop, restaurant, beverage cart. The staff was exceptional....knowledgeable, professional, and personable. Just a great all-around experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well maintained and challenging

Course is in great shape. Definitely need to consider the roll towards the water on many holes and make sure to check line for shots or you will donate a few balls. Greens rolling well and pace of play is good considering the length of holes and green to tee. Will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play. High handicappers, this is not your course.

This course was designed by Arnold Palmer for PGA tournaments. That means that this is a difficult course. Unfortunately, we were behind 2 groups of high handicappers who made the pace of play unbearably slow. There are over 100 golf courses in the Coachella Valley. If you are a golfer who cannot keep your score under 100, this is not the course to test your skills. For the love of golf, please be mindful that when you are out there losing golf balls, searching for your ball, or just lacking the ability to hit a golf ball over 150 yards, you are affecting everyone’s round behind you. It’s a beautiful course and fun to play if you have a respectable game. Unfortunately, I never want to play it again because of the torturing slow pace of play on my round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

In Excellent shape and well maintained. I think it’s one of the most beautiful course in the valley and that’s saying a lot because there are many beautiful courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Wonderful Golf Course

The Classic Club is an excellent golf course that is challenging, excellent condition and beautiful views. The only negative was the pace of play. The Ranger was ineffective, and one group brought pace to a crawl. Pace of play impacted the overall experience but still a good day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome course

Really beautiful course, lots of water and beautiful waterfalls! Very well maintained!

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

Food

Most frustrating issue is hat you have n Gluten free options, so my voucher is basically useless. Would rather hav a lower rate

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Golf

We enjoyed the lay out and condition of the golf course. We will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best experience to date in the desert

Lovely golf course and absolutely exceptional customer service. The GPS on the carts is flawless, touch screens are on par with an iPhone.

A really well run course at every touch point. At the price level there is nothing better in the coachella valley.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Inaugural Classic

Beautiful range, chipping, and putting areas. Played from the Blue tees on the front nine. Wind came up on back nine and elected to play from the whites. Course was immaculate. Greens were around 10. Played in afternoon. Lots of water and bunkers. Bring your A game if your playing Black or Blue tees.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great experience

Wonderful course, great pro shop, great staff. Not sure why military/ first responders can only reserve 48 hrs in advance (for discount) when no morning tee times are ever available..

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

Great Layout

Classic Club is definitely one of the best courses in the Palm Springs area. Each hole is interesting and provides options on how to best play hole. Definitely a must play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 58
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What a gem!

Beautiful course. Pace of play was great. Conditions of the course were perfect. Staff was wonderful. Can’t wait to go back.

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