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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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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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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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4.7
1119 Reviews (1119)

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Conditions Excellent
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Always a great experience!

The course is in excellent condition, as always. Staff was prompt and courteous, as always. This course does not disappoint!

Conditions Excellent
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Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Beautiful course and fun to play

True green, challenging course. Very good condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
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Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Absolutely loved it.

Value., condition, pace, layout was fantastic.

Lots of water but generous fairways…if you hit in the water, you more than likely deserved it..

The only minor fault would have to be the grass on the slopes to the water was absolutely shaved down so a slightly rolling ball along the slope had no chance of stopping before the water.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

PAF

Great course. Can play tough as a lot of water comes into play. Fairways tend to slope towards the water. Overall great condition. A bit pricey for non residents.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

I'll be back

Really enjoyed everything about this course. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great practice facility before our round. Course layout was interesting with multiple tees to challenge or relax your game. Fair price for value received. I'll be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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PAF

Great course. Always enjoy playing Classic Club. A bit pricey for non residents.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 51
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Maybe overrated...

Don't get me wrong it is a nice course, but I heard so much hype. The problem is I think a lot of golfers fall in love with the amenities and hand holding. I focus on the course, its layout and condition as well as pace of play. The course itself was in good condition, The course is wide open, you can land airplanes in their fairways. It wasn't all that interesting other than a couple holes. It good but there are a lot of other courses in the area that i would play in the area for far less money.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great experience!

In my top 10! Interesting, a great layout and challenging!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

One of the best of the best in the greater Palm Springs area

All aspects of this first rate golf club are excellent. The staff, facilities, golf cars (can you say comfy seats?), practice facilities (free range balls), valet parking, beverage cart, tees, fairways, greens are all excellent and well worth the price. The only complaint is that some of the bunkers could have been better, but this seems to be the case with almost all golf courses these days. Caution: the course is located "North of Interstate 10" which means it's in a windy area. IF there are winds forecast in the Coachella Valley, you may want to wait to play this fabulous course. The winds can be very strong on windy days due to the course's location "North of I-10" in the wind corridor. We played on a calm day and it was sublime. One of the best of the very best in the Palm Springs area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

beautiful golf course

we often visit Palm Desert and we never knew this course. We were pleasantly surprised how good the course conditions were.  Beautiful green throughout the course.  Right now, I am writing while sitting in the room looking out at the Marriott's Desert Springs Villas' golf course which has tough green conditions.  We love Marriott Shadow Ridge golf course and Classic Club is as good or better.  The bathrooms that I visited were especially clean and orderly. 

Oh, my husband and I lost some balls into water that is everywhere. Very challenging course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times 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 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful Parkland Golf in the Desert!

First time playing here and we will definitely play here in future trips to the desert!

The entire staff, from the bag drop guys, to the golf shop staff, to the starter, to the cart guys were very friendly and engaging.

The course is anything but a typical desert tract…fairways had a spot or two that weren’t plush, but very few and that wasn’t a big deal at all. Greens were a tad slow but rolled true and were in great shape. A great test of golf and the facilities were top notch!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

I played sevens times in 7 days and the green speed was the slowest out of all other courses I played yes the course was nice the service was good, the pace of play was great but the speed of the greens over shadowed all of those things

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Troon Golf’s best

What a place! Beautiful track in immaculate condition. Prepare to be challenged. 10/10 recommend this course is unreal.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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