The Classic Club
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7322 yards | 75.8 | 144 |
| Blue | 72 | 6711 yards | 72.9 | 135 |
| White | 72 | 6229 yards | 71.0 | 129 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6218 yards | 77.0 | 142 |
| Gold | 72 | 5782 yards | 68.7 | 125 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5777 yards | 74.6 | 138 |
| Purple | 72 | 5279 yards | 66.2 | 118 |
| Purple (W) | 72 | 5257 yards | 71.9 | 132 |
| Orange | 72 | 4219 yards | 60.7 | 105 |
| Orange (W) | 72 | 4216 yards | 65.7 | 116 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 75.9/142 W: 83.0/151 | 408 | 180 | 443 | 568 | 419 | 220 | 477 | 433 | 595 | 3743 | 474 | 459 | 162 | 399 | 560 | 349 | 436 | 176 | 564 | 3579 | 7322 |
| Blue M: 73.2/135 W: 79.5/144 | 358 | 173 | 408 | 525 | 402 | 208 | 414 | 413 | 540 | 3441 | 432 | 394 | 160 | 351 | 511 | 337 | 398 | 161 | 526 | 3270 | 6711 |
| Blue/White M: 72.1/132 W: 78.2/141 | 358 | 173 | 377 | 525 | 402 | 193 | 405 | 357 | 529 | 3319 | 407 | 351 | 160 | 351 | 501 | 337 | 365 | 161 | 526 | 3159 | 6478 |
| White M: 71.0/129 W: 76.8/138 | 346 | 160 | 377 | 477 | 366 | 193 | 405 | 357 | 529 | 3210 | 407 | 351 | 142 | 309 | 501 | 310 | 365 | 151 | 483 | 3019 | 6229 |
| White/Gold M: 69.8/126 W: 75.5/135 | 316 | 160 | 365 | 477 | 331 | 183 | 405 | 357 | 485 | 3079 | 375 | 351 | 118 | 309 | 475 | 310 | 340 | 151 | 483 | 2912 | 5991 |
| Gold M: 68.8/124 W: 74.4/133 | 316 | 152 | 365 | 432 | 331 | 183 | 375 | 329 | 485 | 2968 | 375 | 338 | 118 | 299 | 475 | 300 | 340 | 130 | 439 | 2814 | 5782 |
| Gold/Purple M: 67.5/121 W: 72.8/130 | 316 | 126 | 334 | 432 | 325 | 136 | 375 | 329 | 457 | 2830 | 344 | 296 | 118 | 299 | 419 | 300 | 330 | 130 | 439 | 2675 | 5505 |
| Purple M: 66.5/118 W: 71.6/127 | 305 | 126 | 334 | 404 | 325 | 136 | 351 | 288 | 457 | 2726 | 344 | 296 | 93 | 270 | 419 | 273 | 330 | 112 | 416 | 2553 | 5279 |
| Orange M: 61.6/106 W: 65.7/114 | 252 | 44 | 269 | 347 | 256 | 66 | 253 | 240 | 418 | 2145 | 300 | 266 | 68 | 232 | 355 | 203 | 249 | 58 | 343 | 2074 | 4219 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 2 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 15 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 4 |
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Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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View from clubhouse Photo submitted by KingofWestIndies on 11/19/2024
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Photo submitted by Beijing9322093 on 12/24/2023
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Photo submitted by Boone43atc on 09/11/2023
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Photo submitted by Boone43atc on 09/11/2023
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Photo submitted by Boone43atc on 09/11/2023
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Better than it looks Photo submitted by u000007430772 on 07/13/2023
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Photo submitted by u527637026 on 02/21/2023
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Photo submitted by u527637026 on 02/21/2023
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Photo submitted by jeffstafford on 12/17/2022
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Photo submitted by TheRockwells on 04/03/2022
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Photo submitted by LICC on 04/01/2022
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Photo submitted by LICC on 04/01/2022
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Photo submitted by LICC on 04/01/2022
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Photo submitted by LICC on 04/01/2022
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Photo submitted by LICC on 04/01/2022
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Classic Club Clubhouse Photo submitted by u1972375173 on 03/30/2022
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Photo submitted by gn19406137 on 02/22/2022
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Photo submitted by u2233504 on 01/22/2022
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Photo submitted by u2233504 on 01/22/2022
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Photo submitted by u314162394082 on 01/07/2022
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Photo submitted by u314162394082 on 01/07/2022
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Photo submitted by u314162394082 on 01/07/2022
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Photo submitted by u314160697504 on 09/22/2021
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Missed it by THAT much Photo submitted by u314160697504 on 09/22/2021
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Photo submitted by luersusmc on 05/08/2021
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Photo submitted by luersusmc on 05/08/2021
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Photo submitted by luersusmc on 05/08/2021
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Photo submitted by u000007114204 on 03/25/2021
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18 Photo submitted by u314159893364 on 11/29/2020
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Photo submitted by yank98 on 05/21/2020
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Photo submitted by kdobkowski on 12/07/2019
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Photo submitted by Ogle0437 on 12/04/2019
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Photo submitted by Ogle0437 on 12/04/2019
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Photo submitted by Ogle0437 on 12/04/2019
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Photo submitted by u000004649969 on 09/23/2014
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Photo submitted by oderatna on 09/18/2013
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Just a neighborhood clubhouse... Photo submitted by level01 on 06/15/2013
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Photo submitted by MikeGingrich on 05/11/2013
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Photo submitted by MikeGingrich on 05/11/2013
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Photo submitted by anitabonghit on 02/18/2013
The classic club is a classic.
The course was in great shape, but as usual in palm spring area the greens are hard to hold. I would definately play the course again. The staff were as nice as any place I have played.
Everyone's Favorite
Played six different courses during our family vacation and everyone's favorite course was The Classic Club. Two of us played the whites and low handicapper son-in-law played the tips. Challenging but fair course always in great shape!
Immaculate condition
The condition of this course was amazing and the design was challenging and picturesque. It had good length from the blues and the greens rolled true. Definitely one of the best courses I've ever played.
Excellent views and greens
Excellent course friendly staff. Great practice facilities and the greens are fast and consistent. Only issue was inconsistency of bunkers but then you should try to stay out of them.
Boys trip
Came out for overnight trip. Played afternoon round and wind was calm, fairway lies are unmatched anywhere. Greens roll as good as anywhere. All Bermuda fairways and greens. Long challenging and just a fabulous course. One of the best in the desert
Beautiful and lots of water
Beautiful and very well kept. Fast greens. Excellent staff. Will return.
Awesome place
This corse had excellent facilities. People were very friendly. Course is in great shape. Only negative was I couldn't blame my poor play on the course or the conditions. Definitely going back
Greens
The greens were very firm. They could have been a little softer
A must play for any serious golfer.
This is an incredible golf course. It was in fantastic condition and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Rangers were always checking how things were going and the beverage cart was never far away. A very enjoyable time was had by all.
Contrived layout
Played on a nice day -- little wind, much sun. Course (especially greens) in very good condition. Water on 13 holes. Course design is very contrived (as many Arnold Palmer layouts are), Many holes dogleg (some severely) around water, which is boring. Most fairways/green slope steeply towards water. For example, hit 6 balls into the water & retrieved 5 of them by hand -- meaning that they just barely trickled in. Felt this to be unfair and, as a result, would not play this course again.
Outstanding - highly recommended
This was one of the best courses I ever played!!!
Everything was perfect, the quality of the surroundings, the tee boxes, greens, everything was really well maintained.
Course design is tough and you need to bring your A game but it is well worth it with many beautiful and challenging holes.
It's almost perfect!
Best course in Palm Springs.
This course has great features.
Course was beautiful with soft, well manicured fairways. Greens were fast and challenging, yet not extreme. Staff were extremely friendly and golf was very enjoyable. Will definitely go back!
awesome!
One of the best courses I've ever played in Coachella. At 139 a round it was quite high but the service, quality of course and the experience was worth it.
It was so windy.
People warn about the potential of strong winds at this course and unfortunately I found out. It was like a dust storm on the back nine. I thought about quiting several times on the back. Hit a reasonable driver on 1 whole into the wind 145 yards. Two holes later hit another drive down wind. 265 yards. This is the second time I have played this course. Both times it was very windy. Overall I think the course has some great golf holes and the club house is unbelievable Because. Of huge wind not sure I will go back when there are do many other options here.
Beautiful Course
My wife and I played here for the first time... Both average golfers (at best). Somewhat intimidated at the start, as we were paired with 2scratch golfers.
The course was challenging, beautiful, and we ended up having an excellent round of golf. They keep the pace fairly quick, good mix of water & sand, and some fun approach shots.
Staff was friendly, food & beverage was great, and overall experience excellent. We will definitely play this course again!!
Thanks Classic Club for awesome day!!
Great Condition
I booked at the last minute and due to a frost delay and being a single the actually got me out early with a 3 others. The couse was in excellent condition and although we could not keep up to the group in front of us we did finish in just well under 4 hours. We were finally caught by a twosome on 17. T-boxes, fairways and greens were alli in great condition. I had played here a couple years ago and at that time the fairways were not as good. I enjoyed a great talipia sandwich in the clubhouse after the game.
Classic
Great layout. The staff was great. Greens rolled very smooth and true. Some pins were tough which made two putts difficult.
Outstanding!
When I came to the Palm/Desert Springs area for the first time this year the Classic Club for some reason was not on my list of courses to play. But now I am sure happy a couple I met at the resort I am staying recommended it, not only should it have been on my list but at or near the top! The course was in great shape, both for playing and visually, tee to green. A fair course and it helps to be able to move the ball in both directions but certainly not necessary. There are several holes where you better think ahead and play to your number on the daunting approach to the green. The greens were large, they were small, and in between and all of them rolled excellent. And lastly, the staff, even catching up from the frost delay they were all super friendly, helpful and courteous. I left a lot of shots out there so am looking forward to finding them the next time I am in the area because I will most certainly be playing the Classic Club again!
Fast greens
Course great shape staff very friendly pace of play good