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4.7
1121 Reviews (1121)
5 Stars
842
4 Stars
205
3 Stars
46
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
93.2%
Recommend this course
1055 out of 1121 reviews
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4.7
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.9
92.9%
Recommend this course
13 out of 14 reviews
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4.6
69 Reviews (69)
5 Stars
53
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
91.3%
Recommend this course
63 out of 69 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
1121 Reviews (1121)

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Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Sunday afternoon with my bride

Was paired with a couple laid back guys. Course in very good condition. Windier the later into the afternoon we got. Had a great time and will return ASAP

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
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 Good
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Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Awesome course

First time playing Classic Club! Wow, what a great course. It definitely lives up to the hype. Pretty good pace of play. The course was in excellent condition. Super friendly people on the course and in Pro Shop. Nice amenities and even the Grill for take out food at the turn was very good. A++

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best Course in town!!

From the minute we arrived and talked to the staff we knew that we were coming back to this course before we finished our trip. The course is tough but in great shape. Greens rolled perfectly and fairways are great. There is plenty of trouble but that is golf!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
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 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great Course

Everything was excellent greens were tough and firm but in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Top shelf.

Excellent course, very fair layout.. Getting a golf now hot deal best of the best!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

One of my favorites

Classic Club has for years been a favorite course for our group when we come to the desert. The course is in great shape, the Food is excellent, the golf carts are very comfortable, the gift from pro shop is very nice, the greens are fast and true, and the Marshall/starter has a sense of humor and is reasonable.

We will return again and again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best in Class

The Classic Club has always done it well, and this round was no exception. We all enjoyed playing here. The carts are the most comfortable anywhere, and you are treated like a member at a private club. An excellent meal was included as well as a nice souvenir towel.

Very nice practice facility so we arrived mid morning, practiced, had lunch/breakfast then as we got ready for our 12:50 time the starter said we could go an hour early. The Marshall was especially nice, and kept close watch on all groups and pace of play.

We will keep coming back as long as the value remains.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Only downside is greens are recovering from some fungus that burned out a few holes. Other than that course is playing fantastic and green speeds are perfect.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Greens have issues

I love the classic. Great layout with lots of water. My 5/6 time playing the course over the past 5 years and I have never seen the greens so bad. Lots of big dead spots on most greens. Very disappointed in that. Rest of the course was fine.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

First time but not the last time

6:36am Tee Time

POP was about 3Hrs

First let me start by saying yes 3Hr POP is correct but that was due to being the first time of the day and most importantly the 2 people I was paired up with not showing up. Ended up being able to play a couple extra shots on some really fun holes (Shhhh don't tell management) lol. Fairways were lush and greens rolling absolutely perfect. Like the title says this was my first time playing this course but being I'm in palm desert about 3-4 weeks out of the year it definitely will not be my last.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1000
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1 Contributor
California Advisor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Classic Club

Rode the Blues (6711/72.9/135) in slightly under 4H early afternoon with GK Guru's John, Ron and Kevin. Fun and easy paced, relaxed group to play with. Thanks to John for setting up and to Classic Club for having the guru group out. Mid 60's, clear and very calm by Classic Club standards.

Fun Arnold Palmer design, nice elevation changes, lakes and valleys coupled with trees that would make you think this is more of a mountain than desert course make it a very unique layout for the area.

Tees were level and lush with good coverage. Most divots already maintained.

Fairways were mostly lush with a few thin areas here and there.

Rough was lush. Nice to chip from as the ball usually sat up.

Sand traps were excellent with deep, thick, fine sand that both looked and played great. Rakes provided on the carts.

Greens were firm and medium fast. Many had spots that did not look good, but they putted excellent.

Customer service was excellent from everyone encountered as always here. Drink cart out making the rounds. Upgraded carts with nice GPS and ports for electronics. Complementary water and good range balls on a 1st class grass practice facility. Everything about this place is top notch. Definitely recommended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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