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3.9
218 Reviews (218)
5 Stars
43
4 Stars
116
3 Stars
34
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.9
79.2%
Recommend this course
168 out of 218 reviews
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4.1
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
75.9%
Recommend this course
22 out of 29 reviews
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4.0
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
80.6%
Recommend this course
29 out of 36 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6902 yards
Slope 134
Rating 73.2

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bill Overdorf

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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3.9
218 Reviews (218)
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4.0
First Time Playing

Need a driving range back.

This course ins really fun, much harder than the Executive 9 at High Cedars, lol. My wife and I enjoyed it and plan to return soon. Wish they could do a driving range somehow again. Need that for the complete package. Great practice greens and chipping areas, yellow tee boxes felt like after thoughts.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

A layout this tough should be in better condition

A layout this tough should be in better condition.

Dry conditions are understandable. But plastic sheeting seen coming thru the bunkers with rocks. Random pot holes in the fairways. Amongst plenty of other things.

Sad really. I suspect it’s going the same route as other courses that have sold out to developers.

Greens are good though!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 2
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Plays Once a month
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4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Reviews 17
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Good course for us

This course could use more directional signs and repair leaking sprinklers, but it was good for us. Rough is not unplayable, much of it mowed. Greens in good shape. I like it and will play again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Skill Intermediate
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2.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 1
2.0
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Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
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2.0
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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 84
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Unfamiliar

It has been many years since I last played this course and some changes were made which made things different and unfamiliar

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

👎

$30 course that charges $50 plus cart. Short track only pulled driver out 3 times

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Hidden Gem

This course is better then all other courses within a 15 mile radius. I love playing here! It’s challenging with many elevation changes and few truly flat spots. The greens are tricky at times but fair. The staff that works here are very casual and friendly Joe and Neal are awesome! They have a nice little pro shop with great gear and everything you might need for your round. The price is very fair for what you get and cheaper then some neighboring courses. This course feels very secluded when you play it. Very few houses on the course and lots of trees… but way less then 10years ago

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great price

This course was great value for the Seattle area. There is no driving range which sucks and didn't see a beverage cart on course. Couple different practice greens. The deck at the proshop needs work. Greens were in great condition. Otherwise a very enjoyable round of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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