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4.6
1152 Reviews (1152)
5 Stars
862
4 Stars
213
3 Stars
48
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
91.4%
Recommend this course
1083 out of 1152 reviews
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4.6
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
91.9%
Recommend this course
34 out of 37 reviews
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4.6
63 Reviews (63)
5 Stars
46
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
90.5%
Recommend this course
57 out of 63 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

4.6
1152 Reviews (1152)

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 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Very nice course, at full price there are other options but at a discount and in the morning (before wind) this is a great deal.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Awesome

Great course and the staff act like they are happy to see you really friendly and the $15 voucher goes a long way on the happy hour great value highly recommend

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 181
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a good play

Some of the holes are a little tricky but the water really does not come into play...the wind are always a 3 Club wine.The wind calmed down the last three holes before noon..

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

Great course

This has to be one of the nicest and most fun courses to playin the valley. .Wide open fairways, plenty of bunkers and greens with plenty of grain to mess with your putting. Sand traps were terrible! The afternoon we played there was a Div 3 ladies tournament that was ahead of us that turned a fun round into a 5 hour round. Great golf course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice but overrated

A large portion of the holes wrap around a lake on the right (one on the left). The course is very repetitive, and it does not seem to us that it is a customary Arnold Palmer design. Because of the repetitiveness, the course became boring. Also, fairways are very wide and therefore the course is quite forgiving. It is very well groomed and in quite good condition, but overpriced for what it is. We paly most of the courses in the Palm Springs/LaQuinta area, and this is not near our top choices.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pace of play

Course is well designed and challenging Pace of play is awful. It took well over 5 hours for the round. Rangers would not do anything to help. We were told that people complain if they are told to pick up pace. It was not uncommon to wait over ten minutes between shots. Several holes had three groups waiting on the tee. Bunkers are poor as well. Very little sand any mostly hardpan.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun Classic

Great design with some teeth if its windy! Classic Palmer with lots of left to right action. Very nice condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Awful bunker conditions for such a good course

This is a great golf course, but they have let the bunkers go to where many are unplayable! Many are washed out, or very muddy, and this was not as a result of recent rain.

This problem really detracts from this course, and I will not play again until this is addressed.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Design Conditions Lacking

This is a perennial stop when I am in the area but the conditions over time have become worse. Service is great and facility is excellent. The fairways were fair but the firmness of the greens was absolutely unnecessary. I am a single digit handicap and couldn’t hold the greens unless i hit the front. Not sure if this was a mistake but it really took away from the experience. Also the bunkers were unconditioned (very little soft sand with super firm base). I will play here again but if the conditions are the same it will be the last time. I expect more out of this place.

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

Beautiful Course Bad Location

Make sure you play when there is no wind. Otherwise course is very challenging and beautiful.

Only complaint is they were quoting a 30 minute wait for lunch. Coming off a golf course I have never seen something like this. In my opinion there is nobody that could possibly be dining at 12:30 that is more important than someone walking off your course looking to enjoy the 19th hole.

Otherwise all staff and course conditions should be commended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Really enjoyed the course. Layout and conditions were good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Place

We had an 8 AM time and played in four hours and 10 minutes This is a well-designed course in excellent condition with very friendly staff it is certainly among the best horses in the palm desert /Palm Springs area. Really good greens

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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