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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 Average
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Layout Good
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Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Conditions Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
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5.0
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Windy weather
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
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Must Play

First time playing Classic Club. I’m a 8 handicap and found the course in excellent condition from the tee boxes to the fairways to the greens. This is a must play and will look to play this course when we come to Palm Springs in the future

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Sweet

The course is in great shape. Price was right on GolfNow not go wrong with the price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Staff was awesome they went out of their way to make our experience great!!! A must play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Classic Club is a tribute to Arnie!

My initial tee time was 10:30am on this course on a 105 degree day:) I couldn't make it past 6 holes! The Pro Shop was kind enough to schedule me earlier the next day. The course is in the best condition of any course I've played this year. I hate water holes, as visually beautiful and refreshing as they are, and found just about every one of them:) I love the technology telling you distances instead of trying to figure out a new course's markers(though the better ones have them clearly delineated with a red stake or creatively disguised as shrubs or boulders. The cart men are attentive and ingratiating. I received a club cleaning & ride to my car. Also, a complimentary mango-infused, cold & moist towel was offered at the end of my round. Classy! I am not a fan of the new technology that stops you at an indeterminant distance from the greens or tees. You never know your boundaries. We have to suffer because inconsiderate idiots do not know golf etiquette, as evidenced by the traps with footprints and countless divots! Pshaw! Come & enjoy soon! They close for July and August.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent Course For Price

First, it’s off season and writing review knowing that. Lot of maintenance going on but very respectful. Greens were well maintained. Only major issue I had was pace of play. We waited minimum of 5 minutes to hit our tee and approach shots each hole. It got worse on back 9 and the group ahead of us (we got to know well because we waited together on numerous tee boxes together waiting to hit) called clubhouse to see if starter could let group ahead to pick up pace which they simply said “no”.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Epic!

Country Club golf, perfect greens, free goodies like towel and lunch. Highly recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome course

One of my favourite tracks in the desert. Great price from Golf Now. Start early to beat the heat and the wind! Greens were quick.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
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 44
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great

The course was great, the staff was great and fir the money, one of the best.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Excellent value

We played this course for the first time since prior to COVID and were extremely pleased with the condition. The price, $100 bucks, included a $25 meal voucher for the restaurant or on-course purchases. There was virtually no wait until the final few holes and the condition of the course was excellent. There's no better value in the desert than Classic Club.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent in Every Way

Course challenging but fair. In good shape. But what stood out to all of us was the staff. Each individual, from the pro shop, to the cart staff, the starter, the ‘grill girl, were helpful and sincerely friendly. It was like each one did their part to ENSURE you were taken care of and were enjoying the outing. Very rare these days. Thanks.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 42
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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