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4.7
1112 Reviews (1112)
5 Stars
836
4 Stars
203
3 Stars
45
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
94.9%
Recommend this course
1047 out of 1112 reviews
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4.6
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
87.5%
Recommend this course
28 out of 32 reviews
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4.7
116 Reviews (116)
5 Stars
91
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
94.8%
Recommend this course
110 out of 116 reviews
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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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4.7
1112 Reviews (1112)

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Conditions Good
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Absolutely beautiful! course! Played with my two sons it was a blast. A definite must play in the Palm Desert area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Track

Great day at Classic. Solid layout and track. Good condition. Greens rolling nice. It’s expensive but decent value for money. Staff are first class.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Still a gem

Hadn't played here in a few years. Redo of bunkers was very well done. The course design is or is close to the best in the desert. Played in 4 hours. The staff was great and love the towel and voucher for food. Hats off to Classic Club!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent!

Greens were a bit slow and some of the oversees hadn’t come in yet so some of the run off areas were so slick that your ball would find the water easily. Overall, fantastic golf experience

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
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 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once 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 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

A must play

Always enjoy playing here. In my opinion the course is over-priced (using their web site). Dynamic pricing is a joke.

Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

great golf, it really is Classic.!

the 19 th hole food was not at all up to the rest.

We 2 played 3 rounds, and tried 6 different dishes, below mediocre at best. Fast food -served slow, highly advertised , but totally disappointing.

A pitty...

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My favorite Public course in the valley

I play a lot. I have to figure out a way to not pay so much.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Enjoyable round

It was my first time playing this venue. Signed up as a single after reading the excellent reviews, 8:00 am time to beat the heat. Played as a single when the twosome I was paired with didn't show.

Great service, free balls to hit, four bottles of water in the little cooler, two wet towels hanging on the card and carts with GPS to guide you. Played behind a twosome (couple) with a foursome behind. Never needed to pair up since the pace was decent (3:40 to play the round and I never waited long to hit. The course was is pretty good shape considering the crazy temperatures they've been dealing with. A few patched fairways but they were mostly grown in. Greens were in good condition, true and not too fast. Water in play on multiple holes so it can be a test if you're not on your game.

No complaints at all. The beverage cart made the rounds and the snack bar was quick and easy. The main grill was apparently being renovated but it wasn't something i was looking to use, so no issues there. I would recommend it if you're in the area and will probably play again if/when I get back.

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