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4.7
1141 Reviews (1141)
5 Stars
856
4 Stars
209
3 Stars
48
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
92.1%
Recommend this course
1073 out of 1141 reviews
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4.6
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.3%
Recommend this course
25 out of 28 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.6
66 Reviews (66)
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
89.4%
Recommend this course
59 out of 66 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
1141 Reviews (1141)

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 62
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Perfect round of golf

Even with two triple bogeys, my round was perfect. Teed off at 8, the wind was down and it was 88°, birdied the first hole, after that my score was sketchy, but the course was perfect. Nothing negative about the golf course to report.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 162
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
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 30
Skill Intermediate
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 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

hot day in the desert

Classic club is a challenging course with trouble everywhere. To score well you need to hit your targets.

The fairways had burnt patches which is expected in the hot summer but it didnt effect play that much. Greens rolled well. The $110 regular rate seems high for June compared to some greener courses in town. Luckily we got a $62 rate on teeoff. Overall, a fun time.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 162
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Service

We enjoyed the course very much. Some of the grass had been lost to summer heat but did t effect the play at all. The value is in the service. Got a food voucher and free towel along with friendly helpful service. Will play again for sure

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 162
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
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 62
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Best in the Desert

Weather was great early in the morning, course played perfectly today. Every aspect was as good as could be: Greens were perfect; Bunkers soft and mostly raked, there were some lazy players ahead; All the fairway and rough grass was spectacular... Can't wait to play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The best

The best Golf course I’ve played in the desert. People were very friendly, food was good in the course was awesome.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Top notch golf course

Played here for the first time. Will definitely be back! Very impressed with the facility from bag drop to finish. Course conditions overall was excellent with many water features coming into play on most holes. I got very familiar with water hazards this day. Hopefully I can stay more dry next time or I may have to bring my swimming trunks. LOL. I got a tee time that did not include the free logo towel and meal voucher ($35 value extra). But I was able to grab a couple of divot tools and ball markers (made of metal) with the course logo on it. This is a very nice touch and makes this club stand apart from even the pga west courses. Give this course a try, you won’t be disappointed!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Classic Club tourney day

First time, great course and layout. But……. there was an SCGA tourney earlier that day, and we got backed up on hole 6 with 4 other groups. Staff should have tourney finish before starting other groups. We left after 12 holes. Too slow.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 62
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Best public course in Southern California

Classic Club is very impressive with excellent conditions, a great layout and top quality staff. As a Member of Torrey Pines and having played PGA West many times, my overall rating is slightly above these fantastic golf courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 62
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Better than Public PGA West!

Don't get me wrong, I love all the courses at PGA West, Classic Club is simply nicer. I played in a sand storm, ugh!, but I still could appreciate the excellence of the course. I'm a Member at Torrey Pines, and I've played Pelican Hill. For a public course, this is the finest in California.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
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 Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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