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4.6
1166 Reviews (1166)
5 Stars
869
4 Stars
217
3 Stars
49
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
90.7%
Recommend this course
1094 out of 1166 reviews
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4.4
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
87.2%
Recommend this course
41 out of 47 reviews
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4.5
59 Reviews (59)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
88.1%
Recommend this course
52 out of 59 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
1166 Reviews (1166)

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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Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Classic Club

Love the course. Great test of golf. Course was in great shape. Staff was excellent as usual.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 62
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Marshals ruined my round early and often

Caveat: This is the first time this happened... I love this course, but for over a hundred dollars, there is zero reasons for the course marshals ruining my round. I joined two nice guys to tee off at 7:10am. The wind was howling over 15 mph with gusts over 25. I'd played here in these conditions a few times before and knew it was going to be a rough day. The group ahead of us was over a hole ahead when we teed off, but I still kept an eye on the GPS time. My group was 11 minutes behind for a brief period and we were about 5 minutes behind the cart time the whole round. Yet, we were chastened by three different course marshals 7 times! More importantly, we were over a hole ahead of the group behind us nearly the entire round. We finished 3 minutes behind on a day that was extremely difficult, on a day that I shot 90 from the whites, 8 strokes higher than my average score from the blues at Classic Club. I've been employed in nearly every aspect of the Golf industry, including Club Pro, and this should never have happened, whether playing a dirt track Muni or one of the best courses in So Call!

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
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 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Perfect

Very nice as usual for this golf course.

Only bad was the pace of play wasn’t enforced.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 62
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Marshal's suck!

I love this course, but the sanctimonious behavior of the course marshals ruined my day. I was paired with two nice guys who'd never played the course before, nor were they strong players. The wind howling 15-20 mph with gusts over 25. The course is extremely difficult in these conditions, made worse by the fact that the course marshals hounded us to keep up with the group in front of us. The fact was we finished 5 minutes off of the pace of the cart GPS, the group behind us was over one hole behind most of the day and the worst time we were behind was 11 minutes. Hardly a good enough reason for the marshals to harangue us seven times, especially on such a difficult day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course. A little pricey

I really enjoy coming back. Always expect good course conditions. Got it. Love the clubhouse and the views. I managed to get a deal on that day we golfed. All the other days I looked were at around 150.00-160 US. For us Canucks, too expensive for 3rd week of May. I think some of these courses are trying to make their money back from Covid.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Classic club round

Price was right for the day we booked it. Lunch coupon and restaurant were awesome. Service was good. Course was generally in good condition and very challenging Starter and staff were good

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Kinda slow

Front nine went quickly but we ended up waiting 5-10 min on every hole on the back. Ended up leaving after 14

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

The best!

I was down here for a week on a golf vacation and played Four top notch courses including classic Club and I would rank classic Club to be the best

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 77
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Classic Club delivers

Played on a Wednesday afternoon and the course was in perfect condition. Staff and practice facilities are great. Would recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 77
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wonderful

Perfect conditions, great course, nice people. A day with very little wind was a huge plus.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love this course

Great all around experience. Got a good price through a booking site.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Excellent course, great condition

We got a great Sunday special at $99, much less than the regular price. The course is truly in great condition (tees, fairways, greens), the clubhouse is beautiful, and the restaurant is excellent (we had lunch after playing). Most of the bunkers were a bit crusty, which is too bad as the sand was really nice... just needed raking. LOTS of bunkers and most of the greens were very protected. Water on a few holes... just avoid it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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