Classic Golf Club
About
The Classic Golf Club in Spanaway sprawls across rolling hills blanketed with towering Douglas firs. Located just 30 minutes south of Tacoma, it is one of the area's hidden gems, offering not only a beautiful natural setting but also a challenging round. The layout features elevated greens, tree-lined fairways, and ponds and wetlands that come into play on several holes. The greens are the most challenging element of the golf course. Some are small, which is tough enough to maneuver as it is, and most are framed by mounding. Sand bunkers also provide contrast against the smooth and fast-rolling greens. The Classic is a challenging course but still playable for all skill levels.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 72 | 6902 yards | 73.2 | 134 |
| Championship (W) | 72 | 6902 yards | 79.1 | 145 |
| Players | 72 | 6404 yards | 70.8 | 130 |
| Players (W) | 72 | 6404 yards | 77.0 | 139 |
| Mens | 72 | 6008 yards | 69.0 | 125 |
| Mens (W) | 72 | 6008 yards | 74.9 | 135 |
| Ladies | 72 | 5656 yards | 67.0 | 122 |
| Ladies (W) | 72 | 5656 yards | 72.7 | 126 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 71.7/128 W: 78.4/141 | 365 | 192 | 386 | 444 | 550 | 135 | 390 | 367 | 597 | 3426 | 396 | 386 | 351 | 215 | 418 | 458 | 550 | 161 | 320 | 3255 | 6681 |
| Black/Blue M: 70.8/127 | 338 | 183 | 386 | 417 | 522 | 135 | 390 | 367 | 576 | 3314 | 366 | 386 | 351 | 189 | 395 | 421 | 550 | 161 | 320 | 3139 | 6453 |
| Blue M: 69.6/125 W: 76.0/136 | 338 | 183 | 368 | 417 | 522 | 119 | 367 | 338 | 576 | 3228 | 366 | 362 | 332 | 189 | 395 | 421 | 523 | 140 | 300 | 3028 | 6256 |
| Blue/White M: 68.8/123 | 338 | 158 | 368 | 392 | 501 | 119 | 367 | 338 | 553 | 3134 | 349 | 362 | 332 | 147 | 395 | 398 | 523 | 140 | 281 | 2927 | 6061 |
| White M: 67.9/122 W: 73.8/131 | 311 | 158 | 348 | 392 | 501 | 108 | 358 | 319 | 553 | 3048 | 349 | 339 | 308 | 147 | 379 | 398 | 498 | 119 | 281 | 2818 | 5866 |
| White/Green M: 66.7/119 W: 72.4/127 | 292 | 158 | 329 | 392 | 473 | 108 | 339 | 319 | 485 | 2895 | 329 | 339 | 308 | 147 | 359 | 398 | 468 | 119 | 260 | 2727 | 5622 |
| Green M: 66.2/117 W: 71.5/125 | 292 | 132 | 329 | 365 | 473 | 92 | 339 | 296 | 485 | 2803 | 329 | 316 | 291 | 117 | 359 | 405 | 468 | 88 | 260 | 2633 | 5436 |
| Green/Yellow M: 63.0/112 W: 68.2/117 | 220 | 132 | 231 | 365 | 405 | 92 | 290 | 296 | 426 | 2457 | 244 | 273 | 291 | 117 | 305 | 405 | 359 | 88 | 260 | 2342 | 4799 |
| Yellow M: 61.9/105 W: 66.6/108 | 220 | 132 | 231 | 279 | 405 | 90 | 290 | 248 | 426 | 2321 | 244 | 273 | 232 | 111 | 305 | 319 | 359 | 85 | 225 | 2153 | 4474 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 10 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 13 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 10 |
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2016 #17)
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Very walkable Photo submitted by rayallen253 on 06/19/2023
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Photo submitted by Nicholas7573528 on 06/18/2023
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Where did the trees go? Photo submitted by millerdawg on 04/13/2015
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Photo submitted by nuocmam on 10/04/2014
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Photo submitted by nuocmam on 10/04/2014
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Photo submitted by nuocmam on 10/04/2014
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Photo submitted by nuocmam on 10/04/2014
The New Classic
They have cut down a lot of trees on this course since I played here a couple of months ago. It changed the look and the feel of the golf course. One of the things I liked about the course before was the feeling that every hole was indeed only your hole and you didn't see other golfers on other holes. It has now opened the course up and has significantly changed the feeling and also has made a lot of holes play easier. I believe they have drastically reduced the challenge as well as the esthetic pleasure the course once offered. The course was in good shape albeit very slow greens.
Played like it was May 15th
Other than all the tree limbs that they have scatter through out the rough from the course clearing, the course is in remarkable shape. The greens were a little furry But I can't wait until this summer, could be one of WA best courses.
Always a great day!
This course is always in great shape and the staff is always friendly. They have a nice driving range for warm up/practice and one of the few courses that offer a chipping green.
One of the fun parts of this course is if you dont keep it in the fairway you will be punished! Not a level lie any time I went off the short grass- so challanging and fun!
Another thing is, it was January when we played and the bunkers were in the best shape of any course I play this time of year!
Go play the Classic and you'll be happy you did!
Golf classic
The course was in really nice shape for the season a little soupy in spots and the greens were slow but I'll probably be able to give a better review in the summer over all it was a pleasant experience . Ty
A Classic Round of Golf
We played the course from the Blue Tees which was about 6300 yards and it played long no roll in the fairway. That being said it was a great round, the greens were in good shape , the course dry in most of the landing areas. For the price $30 with a cart you cannot go wrong.... We notice during the round that there are a number of trees marked for removal which will change the complexion of this course. I think this is going to be a gem of a course to play in 2015!!!
Nice winter course
Overall the course was in great shape for the middle of winter. An enjoyable time and will return soon.
well maintained
Conditions were great even though there were recent storms. very fast pace of play . prolly due to the fact there was a seahawks game on .Had great weather after the fog cleared and will come back in the spring /summer when my swing comes back around and I can keep it out of the trees LOL.
greens!!!
the greens were amazing for this time of year. dress the courses in pretty good condition me and my friends enjoyed it.
Challenging but fun course to play
There isn't a green on the course that doesn't present a challenge to read, and the fairways are tight with little room for error, but it is very walkable and a fun course to play
Solid Golf Course with Great Value
First time playing the golf course...and I was impressed with the layout and the challenge of it all. For late fall conditions, the course was in pretty good shape. Beautiful, tree lined fairways with nicely contoured greens. Some of the bunkers need some more sand in them, a little thin, but nicely shaped. For the value, the experience was very tough to beat. I will come back and play again, for sure. And Joe in the Pro Shop did a great job getting me out there, no hassles, a very nice and smooth experience. I feel they have a nice gem out there in Spanaway.
Tight, tree lined fairways
Can get be water build up in places after rains, ie soggy, plugged balls. Tough but fair. Bunkers not very playable after rains either.
Beautiful day, great layout
The Classic, while a little out of the way is worth the 1 hour drive from Kirkland,WA. This course offers a good challenge with some narrow fairways, a number of dogleg holes and green complexes unique to each hole. You'll want to be long and straight off the tee to score well. The setting was quiet very enjoyable, with the course in nice shape. It is a course that is easy to walk, with sort distances between holes and small elevation changes.
Friendly staff and good food from their small clubhouse and kitchen. Nice job Ryan Moore Group!
A gem of a course!
Every time I play here, I've have a great time! Looks like they punched the greens a few weeks ago so only a little bumpy, but birdies can be had. I love the challenging and varied greens and the elevated ones ads flavor to the course. Fairways were green, perfect balance of trees, a few water hazards, quiet (no cars or planes or power lines). I played from tips (6900 yds) and it did challenge me to use the driver more than I would from blues. Great for all skill levels, but beginners will struggle. Walking is no problem at The Classic, just the way I like to play. Course is forgiving when hit into trees and punching out, but you won't score well! I must say that the crew did a great job on the bunker, which are more unique than most. Truly is a great course and my pick to play in Tacoma. This is a relaxing, casual place to play without the attitude of the bigger named courses. Staff was friendly. There are even 2 putting greens and driving range. I highly recommend The Classic!
Fun and interesting
This course was really good fun. Not a long course, but requires that you place the ball in a good location. Some large undulating greens, lots of trees, traps and water. Some greens are protected by depressions, which are difficult to get out of and must be avoided. My new favorite course!
Played after aeration
I played after the greens were aerated-- so got a really great deal. So much so that when the golfnow reservation said I had a cart included, the pro shop was surprised. (He agreed to give me a cart, but he may send an angry email to golfnow).
Course was burnt out around the rough area, but fairways were in decent shape. A really tight course with lots of doglegs.
May have been due to aeration, but restaurant was closed.
Target golf at its finest
For the money, this was easily one of the finest courses I've played in Western Washington.
The course was in excellent shape and it's a beautiful layout. But, if you play, you better bring your A game. The fairways are really tight and the greens have odd shapes which force you to play target golf. The speed of the greens are also some of the fastest I've ever played. Don't leave your approach shots above the hole or you could easily be looking at a 3-putt.
For 10 handicaps and above, I would definitely recommend playing from the white tees. If you want a chance of scoring well at Classic, leave the driver in your bag and hit long iron off the tee.
Overall, an exceptional golf challenge. I wish I lived closer to the course so I could join the RMG club.
dfinan,
Thank you for the review! We truly appreciate your comments and agree that The Classic is a true test of golf. We look forward to having you out here again soon!
RMG Club
Alright...not that great
This is about my 8th or 9th time playing this course. We get here about once a year and I often wonder why. All my buddies like it well enough but I never have liked the thin layer of sand in the bunkers, the really bumpy and fast/slow (Inconsistent) greens and un-inspiring holes. I was kind of excited to play this round as it is the 1st I had under the knowledge of it being under RMG management. I guess I had expectations that were not met. I hope that does not happen on our next trip to McCormick Woods. (Which I have in my top 5 Western Washington courses for amount of fun holes to play.)
rockinrod67,
Sorry you did not fully enjoy your time out here. We are always striving to do better and improve course conditions as we need. We are working on our bunkers currently and with the long stretch of warm weather we tried to stay on top of our watering by hand watering some of our greens on a day to day basis. This watering will affect the pace and consistency of them at times. We do appreciate your comments and will take them all into consideration. We hope you come see us again and hope you enjoyed your round at McCormick Woods.
RMG Club
Classic
The course was in pretty good condition and the staff was very friendly. Course was a bit challenging with some narrow tee box into fairway spots and a lot of hazards. Fun for my son and I.
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the overall condition of course was fine the greens are spotty and not consistent. I also fell you can use the driver very much because of no room of the T
Great layout, green fairway and roughs
Very challenging course, had lots of playing the course , very friendly RMG members I played with.
rburnham,
Thank you for the review! We appreciate your comments and are glad you enjoyed yourself. Looking forward to seeing you our here again soon!
RMG Club