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4.7
1150 Reviews (1150)
5 Stars
862
4 Stars
212
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
92.0%
Recommend this course
1082 out of 1150 reviews
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4.7
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
94.3%
Recommend this course
33 out of 35 reviews
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4.7
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
46
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
91.8%
Recommend this course
56 out of 61 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
1150 Reviews (1150)

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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Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Outstanding

Great course will definitely play again

The staff was professional and friendly which you rarely see

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome experience.

Terrific and scenic golf course. Great staff from the cart barn to the waitresses. Sherrie was friendly and caring. I felt right at home. Only negative was the slowness of the greens, but I believe they had recently been scalped or aeriated.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Need a starter

Got to the tee prior to my starting time, saw a few groups there.......no starter. Had to ask the cart guy that checked me in who is was paired with, found I was playing alone, sandwiched between two foursomes, and two groups ahead of them. Needless to say, waited on every hole, group behind me started acting like idiots, not very pleasant. For as much as they get for green fees, when the greens are in less than good conditions........think they might want to have a starter setting groups and pace. Doesn’t seem that they care at all. Not the Troon I know.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice course

It was a fun course to play with a nice back drop of the mountains. Good practice facility. The pace of play was great. The only knock was that some of the greens were very bumpy. Overall, it was a nice course and I would play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

Not many golfers due to the heat. Course played to every club in my bag. My favorite course I have he area

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Perfection

In ideal shape for this time of year. Sausage breakfast burrito can’t be beat.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course and layout. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Would definitely play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

So good

I’ve been touring around the public courses in Palm Springs for the past few months. None have been as enjoyable as Classic Club. It’s such a creative routing with challenging moments and ample opportunities for risk/reward. Staff were friendly and professional. Great value for the money.

Thanks! I’ll be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great club

Staff suñer friendly and impeccable course conditions

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

We had a good time for relaxing even we had a bad golf score. Nice course!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wonderful facility, pity about the condition

I have always loved Classic Club. The course is fantastic, the staff is friendly and helpful, and they give good value with a towel, lunch coupon and special price on Pro V1s. Unfortunately, they have let the course condition deteriorate and it really detracts from the experience. They didn’t overseed any of the rough and it’s like hard pan if you get off the fairway. Other maintenance seems to have been shortchanged as well. As much as I’ve always loved it, I can’t recommend it in its current condition.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Classic is Classy

Very well organized operation. Enjoyed the variance of the holes. Great lunch afterwards. Staff were all very friendly and accommodating. Enjoyed the day very much.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Arnie was tricky

The longer more difficult holes were easy to read but challenging to approach. The greens fast, true and hard. The shorter holes is where he really challenges you. A lot of the fairways were cut so that a decent shot would not get held up by any rough and end up in the water...

The course is in immaculate condition, the staff really attentive, and the day was perfect...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Windy day

Classic golf is an annual favorite for us and the course is a great track. Interesting and challenging golf set with beautiful views of the mountains. The wind can always be a factor here it makes the course even more Challenging. Always worth while playing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Love this place

Been a few years since I played the CC but it does not disappoint. The course is a great layout very creative with a great combination of long and short holes. There were some small grass issues around but the greens were terrific. The free meal is not to be missed. Great breakfast sandwiches and burritos, best around.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Disappointing

This has always been one of our fave PS courses. Very disappointed with our recent visit. Course condition has really fallen off. Fairway perimeters have been burned off. Greens have new turf around edges. Im sure this is the reality of many courses where water mgmt is nb to survive. Desert Willow is a WAY better choice, I'm sad to report.

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