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4.7
1147 Reviews (1147)
5 Stars
860
4 Stars
211
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
91.8%
Recommend this course
1079 out of 1147 reviews
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4.7
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
7
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0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
93.8%
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30 out of 32 reviews
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4.7
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
91.7%
Recommend this course
55 out of 60 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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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
1147 Reviews (1147)

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 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful, Amazing, it’s a must

Haven’t been here in several years. Still as beautiful and amazing course. This is a must hit course, greens were Immaculate and firm, putting on glass. Didn’t see one bump or hop on any roll of the ball on any green!! Thank to the staff for a great day on the course!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Not the Best

Was disappointed in the condition of the course. Others we played the same week were green and lush. The Classic had a lot of dry/brown areas. Fairways were absent of grass or they were tight. Play was slow. We were a twosome so tried to be understanding. I chose to walk in between some shots given that we had to wait on every shot, every hole. The marshal told me I shouldn't walk because they were so busy and I would hole up play. I informed him that we were waiting on every shot and that I wasn't holding up play. Probably won't go back when I am in town again.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
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
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyed the round, love the course, some drying in the fairways

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Classic

Excellent course! A great course to play when you’re in Palm Desert! We always play it every time we’re in town. Enjoy

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

A little rough around the edges. Pace of play was very slow gorgeous course fun to play. Very very windy

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great desert course...

Great service and layout. Course was not as green and lush as normal. For the price it fairway could be a little greener and not as patchy.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

played in better conditions

course was not in good shape bare spots front nine greens very fast back nine very slow needs to be more continuant

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
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 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Best Public Course in the Area

Me and a few buddies who are 90-100 players, tried this course out. First of all, the staff couldnt be more friendly, the golf carts are super nice, they gave us each $15 credit for food, free golf towel with course logo, and they put your clubs in the cart for you and will leave them at the front if you want to go eat after. I liked this place more than PGA West and Silver Rock.

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

Great experience

This was my 2nd time playing this course. I really loved it the first time! The 2nd time solidified my opinion! The conditions were even better this time. The greens were very consistent and the place is just beautiful. The staff is wonderful and I was not disappointed one bit. I brought three new friends to this course and they all loved it. it’s not an easy course but the surroundings are beautiful and you don’t even know that you are in the desert. A great golf oh ASIS. And the free towel and lunch voucher or an added bonus!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Favorite public course in the area!

This place is amazing! I’ve played a good majority of the public courses in the area and this one is by far my favorite. The second you walk out of the club house you’re memorized by views. I literally forgot I was in Palm Springs the whole round. There’s not a single house in sight and every bit of the course is well maintained. The course is not easy, but as long as you play smart you’ll be fine. The views you get on every hole is amazing! Let’s not forget that the fairways and greens are pure. This course will definitely be on my agenda every time I visit Palm Springs!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
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 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Golf Course

Highly recommend anyone going to Palm Springs for golf, put this course on your list!!!

All around was an amazing round on a course in great condition, challenging for all levels of one's experience and the service they provide is top notch.

Will absolutely make time to play this course next visit to Palm Springs.

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

What a layout!

Every hole is brilliantly designed with great visuals.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

4.1.2021 guest

Excellent layout, Service second to none, staff friendliness top notch. Course conditions superlative. Only problem and not an inconvenience to players by the way, is that the beverage carts don’t have the ability to charge credit cards at their carts. They have to take the cards back to the club house. Which takes away from their ability to serve the on course patrons. Otherwise fantastic facility.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
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
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent

I love this course. I have played it several times now and it is always in great condition. There are many interesting and challenging holes.The staff is very pleasant and professionally. Excellent food in the restaurant. I would not hesitate to play it again. Not a single house on the course. Very nice views. One of my favorites in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best conditioned course played in ten years

I’ve bern fortunate to be playing golf in desert since 82

Played a lot great places

Not sure any I played private or public were in this good of condition

Tough but fair , other than could have used a green chart it was darn near perfect

Now my game not in good shape but did manage a few pars and one birdie on back nine

We loved it !

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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