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4.7
1121 Reviews (1121)
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3 Stars
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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
4.6
93.2%
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4.7
14 Reviews (14)
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.9
92.9%
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4.6
69 Reviews (69)
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
91.3%
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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
1121 Reviews (1121)

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Jewel in Palm Springs area

Stunning course, full of details like all Troon courses. Difficult but fun and in perfect shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

Great weather + Great course = GREAT DAY. Will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fantastic experience

Congratulations you have the nicest golf course and facilities in the valley. First class all the way.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Palm Springs golf trip

Great green complexes, great staff, beautiful and enjoyable layout different from most Desert Courses, pace of play fair but seems to be par for most courses with public access. I would recommend to anyone and is worth the Drive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Jewel

Difficult but stunning course that demands good golf to put on a good score. Play true and in perfect shape

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

Absolutely worth every penny

In my top 10 of Public courses I have ever played. Conditions were just amazing and the staff and maintenance crews were very welcoming and friendly. Worth every SINGLE penny!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

No good for your ego

This course is too hard for average vacation golfers. You shoul have a handicap of less than 10 to enjoy this course.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
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
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Value & quality

Course was in top shape Great true rolling greens 11-12 stimp. 7300 yd from tips fair but real challenge especially once the afternoon wind picked up a bit. Even came with a $15 food voucher which covered lunch tab except for beer and tip!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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

Spectacular Day Of Golf!

This course is impressive and in immaculate condition. Incredible views. It is worth the green fees. Challenging with water hazards and bunkers but still fun. Customer service is exceptional. We will definitely be back - our new favorite in the desert!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pristine Course!

Quite possibly the best course conditions on the Coachella Valley! Not an easy tract; however; fairways are very "fair"!! Staff was kind, friendly and the lunch vouchers were awesome, great place!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Good course BAD experience

First off I will start by saying the drive into the course and the first impression is great. As you walk down to the check in area the views and quality of the practice facility at top notch and the environment is beautiful. As expected for the green fee and reputation behind this place. I played at 7:20 am on a Sunday and it was a perfect morning with no wind.

POSITIVES - Layout of course is amazing and the design is terrific and poses a great challenge as it’s a long course from the Black tees. If you want a test, play the blacks, conditions were good, greens were a little slower than anticipated, few brown and ugly spots in fairways but overall course is great shape as it played very well. It gets a lot of play so greens have some old ball marks not fixed properly.(not courses fault), facility and practice balls were nice. Nice carts with great GPS. I would say the value for green fee is fair at $175.

NEGATIVES - where my day was bad and turned for me was my initial impression and interaction. I called 1 day before my tee time with a couple questions, I was NOT informed at any point, that I was going to be playing behind a flighted AM tour tournament, mid-morning shotgun. I asked as well if the course could be walked, I was told, NO it’s a very hard long gruelling walk. I said I would like to, but is the hard part distance between tee boxes? I was told yes. I said well if pace of play is the concern, I will take a cart. I asked, is pace a concern if I walk? I was told yes. This leads into my problem for the day.

We were the third time out of the day, which turned into the first time out due to cancellations. We played as a threesome and were told by the starter that we are going to be behind a tournament today but we won’t catch them until the back 9. We caught them on the 6th hole and then waited for 15 minutes every shot after that. I found it funny that walking was the concern at check in for pace of play and not ensuring the tournament kept pace of play. I ended up leaving after 9 holes because the pace was so bad, it took us an hour and 10 minutes to play 3 holes. I was able to get 9 holes refunded after pushing pretty hard, but was told we were right on pace so there wasn’t much they could do. It was because we played the first 6 holes in less than an hour is the only reason we were on pace.

My concern is, if you have an AM tournament, it should be on your website before you book or if a shot gun is happening it should be morning or afternoon and posted when booking tee times. If I’m playing at 7:20. I don’t want a 4.5 hour round. I would play in the afternoon if that was the case.

For $175 I feel the course is worth it if you are playing golf in that price range. I just don’t like the lack of info on the site prior to booking. I want to know if there is a walking rate and if I am going to be stuck behind a shotgun tournament when I thought I could have a calm smooth round.

I would recommend this course as it’s a great test and an extraordinary layout. Sand in bunkers is really nice.

The chicken Caesar wrap is also amazing at the half way house.

I feel there are better courses for their value near by, but this is a great course that poses a strong test. Shadow Ridge would be the course I would look at 10 times over before I come back here. Better practice facility and much better green fee and a better course and conditions. I will NOT return to the course because of my experience here and $175 is too much to spend when I can nearly get two rounds at better courses.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a treat

The course is always in perfect shape. The greens were immaculate, staff is great and today were blessed with no wind, big bonus! I’ve been lucky enough to play this course half a dozen times and it never disappoints.

Would highly recommend to come play it

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Oregon Advisor
Previously Played

Disappointed

Usually I leave a 5 star review for Classis Club. This time was diffeRent.

Had to be somewhere for a meeting. Booked the first tee time. Paid premium to get it. Got to the first tee, and the starter informed me there was a shotgun tournament going out. He indicated they would not be a concern, as we would not ever see them.

Last group in the shotgun tees off on hole 6. We caught them on hole 7.

Long waits on every tee box after that.

Would have been noice to know about the tournament when I reserved the time.

Would have made other decisions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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