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4.6
1154 Reviews (1154)
5 Stars
863
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
91.1%
Recommend this course
1084 out of 1154 reviews
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4.5
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
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2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
89.7%
Recommend this course
35 out of 39 reviews
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4.6
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
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1 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
1154 Reviews (1154)

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 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
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well maintained and you'll be treated nicely.

Great course, although not long. Great value. Well maintained.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well worth it

Well worth it.. Great conditions and got round finished in less than 4 hrs.. Amazing views all round the course..

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

What a golf course

Course was in awesome shape. I will add this to my list of courses i play ever christmas trip out here. Tip it out and bring your A game. It is a very fair course, but there are a couple monsters out here, 10/11 are two great holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

one of the best

We didn't get the same advantages booking with GolfNow than directly with the golf course. ex: no 15$ voucher. Be careful.

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

A must do.

The staff was super friendly and the facility was in perfect condition. It will be on my list every year. Be ready for a challenge. I golf 50 to 75 times a year and was challenged several times on this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course! A Must Play!

This is a must play course. They had just reopened after being closed for a month to overseed and the conditions were excellent. They also did not require paths only like most of the other clubs do when overseeding, which was a huge bonus. The course is scenic, in excellent condition, challenging, and long enough to keep it challenging at all levels. I would also like to commend the Starter for going out of his way and coming to the driving range to see if I wanted to go out early with the hopes of still being able to finish (twighlight tee time). Good thing he did me that favor even though I didn't ask for it because it was getting dark by the time I finished and the 30 minutes that he let me get out early worked out perfectly. I look forward to playing it again the next time I am in the area and would highly recommend it to a friend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good choice

This course compares favorably to other high-end courses in the area (Desert Willow, Indian Wells Resort. I liked it a lot. I will definitely play it again .

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Don't pass this course up

i had heard rumors about this course, but they were not true. This was a very well maintained course, challenged my scores, and overall was a great time. The staff were all very helpful and courteous. My wife and I had an excellent time and got a great deal thru Golf Now.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Day at the Classic Club!

This was my third time (each October for the past three years), playing the Classic Club. EACH and EVERY time it just seems to get better and better!
The entire golf staff is so welcoming! You can tell they really do appreciate you playing their magnificent golf course.
The course conditions were EXCELLENT!!!
My playing partner and myself were paired-up with a delightful couple from Tucson, AZ and we had a splendid time together playing 18 holes.
I will be back AGAIN next October.

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

One of my favorite courses

Practice area is very good. The course layout keep the golf round interesting and fun.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Hard greens, would not hold ball.

Excellent course ,except for greens were hard the ball would go off the back into a bunker or water. This course is one of the best around the valley. I can't wait to play it again after reseeding.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

The course was great but the restaurant was closed so didn't get to enjoy the great food.

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

October golf

Third time playing Classic Club. Excellent golf course. Back nine is tougher then the front side. As long as the wind is down the play is as good as it gets in the Coachella Valley. Play here and you'll love it!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First class from start to finish

From the moment you arrive until you leave it's golf the way you always wish it could be. Was lucky enough.to be in a group with a member who was very helpful. Conditions for end of summer were great ! Loved everything about this course fantastic design by Mr Palmer. Lunch was great as was service by all staff members I dealt with. The stretch of holes 9-12 were as good as any this old hacker has ever played

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

A Must Play

Played at the end of the "summer season". Was warm for someone not from the desert. Have played several times. Some excellent holes with great views. With all the pines doesn't really feel totally like the desert. Fairly generous fairways but still need to keep out of the danger sides of the holes otherwise you can rack up a high number. One of my favorite courses to play when we get out to Palm Desert.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Wish to Play Again

Weather was extremely humid on top of a very hot day. I suspect the ambient air temp was about 130 degrees or better by 10 AM. Should probably have called it a day, but the price I had paid said I needed to keep playing. Good course, some parts unfair to handicap golfers, but would love the chance to play it again when the temp wasn't 108 degrees! Staff and food were great.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 97
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Treat in the desert

Thie classic club is an outstanding facility with a great course which was in excellent shape, great staff and excellent facilities close to the I10. There are no houses around the course which creates a nice atmosphere The course provides a tough challenge and was in perfect shape except for some inconsistent bunker conditions. A tough layout which provides a great challenge for accomplished golfers. Staff is friendly and very accommodating. Excellent!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in great shape

Played Sunday at 7:40 a.m. and yes it was hot but condition of course, welcoming staff and $79 price made it a positive trade off. Included in the price is a $15 food voucher for every paying player, a very high quality golf towel, a logo divot tool and ball marker. With virtually all complete meals priced under $15 this can't beat. What a challenging layout! Fairways and greens were immaculate as greens got tad crispy in the afternoon but it was over 100 degrees. Some sand traps had been slightly damaged by thunderstorms earlier in the week evident by hard pan at bottom of a few traps. Staff is excellent and makes you feel like they really care that your playing the course . Good times

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A True Classic

Loved the course and the staff. This course was in great shape and was challenging enough for the low handicaps yet fair for the higher. Great range

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