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The Classic Club

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4.6
1145 Reviews (1145)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
48
2 Stars
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1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
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91.6%
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1077 out of 1145 reviews
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4.6
32 Reviews (32)
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
90.6%
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4.6
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
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4.8
90.3%
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56 out of 62 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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 7322 yards 75.8 144
Blue 72 6711 yards 72.9 135
White 72 6229 yards 71.0 129
White (W) 72 6218 yards 77.0 142
Gold 72 5782 yards 68.7 125
Gold (W) 72 5777 yards 74.6 138
Purple 72 5279 yards 66.2 118
Purple (W) 72 5257 yards 71.9 132
Orange 72 4219 yards 60.7 105
Orange (W) 72 4216 yards 65.7 116
Track Rounds
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Scorecard for Palm Desert
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 75.9/142 W: 83.0/151 408 180 443 568 419 220 477 433 595 3743 474 459 162 399 560 349 436 176 564 3579 7322
Blue M: 73.2/135 W: 79.5/144 358 173 408 525 402 208 414 413 540 3441 432 394 160 351 511 337 398 161 526 3270 6711
Blue/White M: 72.1/132 W: 78.2/141 358 173 377 525 402 193 405 357 529 3319 407 351 160 351 501 337 365 161 526 3159 6478
White M: 71.0/129 W: 76.8/138 346 160 377 477 366 193 405 357 529 3210 407 351 142 309 501 310 365 151 483 3019 6229
White/Gold M: 69.8/126 W: 75.5/135 316 160 365 477 331 183 405 357 485 3079 375 351 118 309 475 310 340 151 483 2912 5991
Gold M: 68.8/124 W: 74.4/133 316 152 365 432 331 183 375 329 485 2968 375 338 118 299 475 300 340 130 439 2814 5782
Gold/Purple M: 67.5/121 W: 72.8/130 316 126 334 432 325 136 375 329 457 2830 344 296 118 299 419 300 330 130 439 2675 5505
Purple M: 66.5/118 W: 71.6/127 305 126 334 404 325 136 351 288 457 2726 344 296 93 270 419 273 330 112 416 2553 5279
Orange M: 61.6/106 W: 65.7/114 252 44 269 347 256 66 253 240 418 2145 300 266 68 232 355 203 249 58 343 2074 4219
Handicap 15 17 7 5 9 13 3 11 1 4 6 16 12 8 14 10 18 2
Par 4 3 4 5 4 3 4 4 5 36 4 4 3 4 5 4 4 3 5 36 72
Handicap (W) 15 17 9 1 3 13 7 11 5 8 2 12 14 6 16 10 18 4

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
1145 Reviews (1145)

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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sscottwatkins
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
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JungleBob888
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
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JungleBob888
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
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PuzzGolf
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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vincecampanaro
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Snack bar wasn’t open when we were done. The restaurant had open seats but only one person could come in and the lady at the front desk at the restaurant was rude. Which is a shame because overall the course is awesome

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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u000001422481
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout

One of these public courses around. Can get windy and dusty. White tees are plenty for mid handicapper.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u000004650686
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

From the staff, course conditions and pace of play, it was a great day

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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KimmerB
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 25+
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
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southpaw57
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

I booked tee time on golfnow for Wednesday by mistake...I thought I was booking Tues. 100% my fault. I went out on Tue anyway and they accommodated me.! I had read about their customer service and they delivered. Best course I played on my visit (I played 8 courses. Top shelf in every category!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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southpaw57
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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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chealay
Played On
Reviews 60
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good layout course

Book for 7 golfers 3 players pairings with one player not part of the group. My friend asked for separation golf cart. The starter tells him talk to the pro shop. My friend have to pay $30 for separat cart. That is not right. With the covin situation. Don't believe they did that. Never play this course again

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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xWZbOeSgva4J5887xan0
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Classic Club

The course and staff are 5 stars all the way!!! Conditions could not be better. Had lunch after at the restaurant and the food and service were fantastic. We will be back.

Thanks Classic Club for the great day,

Bracken

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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KimmerB
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course

I have heard that this course is hard when the wind is blowing, but I played on a very calm day. I played from the men's white tees.

It was challenging for me, but fair. I would play here again in a heart beat.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Herbivor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Narii
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
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
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u041815186
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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u000002532793
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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barrybishop
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Recommend

Typical Troon property. We’ll maintained, excellent staff. Recommend highly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Sohpia62
Played On
Reviews 54
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
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Sohpia62
Played On
Reviews 54
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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