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4.6
1153 Reviews (1153)
5 Stars
862
4 Stars
213
3 Stars
48
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
91.0%
Recommend this course
1083 out of 1153 reviews
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4.5
38 Reviews (38)
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25
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
89.5%
Recommend this course
34 out of 38 reviews
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4.6
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
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

4.6
1153 Reviews (1153)

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 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

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

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful and lots of water

Beautiful and very well kept. Fast greens. Excellent staff. Will return.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens

The greens were very firm. They could have been a little softer

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

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!

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

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 61
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

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.

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

Classic

Great layout. The staff was great. Greens rolled very smooth and true. Some pins were tough which made two putts difficult.

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

Great conditions

Perfect greens. Great service.
Loved the $15 F&B card.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Fast greens

Course great shape staff very friendly pace of play good

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