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4.7
960 Reviews (960)
5 Stars
718
4 Stars
178
3 Stars
38
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.7
97.4%
Recommend this course
905 out of 960 reviews
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4.8
67 Reviews (67)
5 Stars
59
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
98.5%
Recommend this course
66 out of 67 reviews
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4.8
113 Reviews (113)
5 Stars
93
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
98.2%
Recommend this course
111 out of 113 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7322 yards
Slope 144
Rating 75.8
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Course Details

Year Built 2006
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arnold Palmer (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Caddies 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.

Accolades

Reviews

4.7
960 Reviews (960)

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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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
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 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a good play

Weather was perfect with little wind. The Classic Club has long been one of my favorites in the desert. Fast true greens, and a course in great condition with a good lunch and towel thrown in every time we play.
It will always be on my playlist when I visit.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Immaculate facility with impressive service

The entire staff and Classic Club was friendly, attentive and obviously proud of their magnificent facility. The course played great and as described by the starter.

Heed the advice of playing away from the water as the fairways slope more than normal to the water hazards.

Enjoy what will surely be a great day / round at Classic Club!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful track…an arnie gem

Only reason for course conditions rating was they are getting ready to overseed so the sprinklers had been turned off for a few days already prior to our play date. The course was pretty dry and greens a bit shaggy as a result but definitely playable…just not it’s usual beauty shape however.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Layout - In some Repair

Course layout is great, and some holes are very appealing. A few fairways were/have been under repair and showed distress, new patches, or brown dead areas. Greens not bad for the most part - some silly pin placements, and covered in brown dead grass. Plays longer than expected, and many approaches are difficult. Would like to play again when pricing is reasonable.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Mr Todd

Course was incredible in shape. Played in three hours and a half. I would play it every day if I lived here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Classic Club

Awesome course and layout. Can be challenging but worth playing. Course amenities are great. Very professional staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A must play in the desert.

Overall great condition and helpful staff. Great value for your money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens Only Issue

Once the staff finishes with the greens, this course would be perfect. They were a couple of weeks out from doing regular maintenance on the greens so they were a little grainy. The staff was fantastic and the food at the restaurant was excellent. Loved the course layout. I am a 14 handicap and broke 90. This course was much more difficult that what I play at home, but as you can see by my score, was fair. Fairways are generous, but you need to stay in them, LOL. I would recommend, especially if you can get a hot deal.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

As always the course was in great condition. Few brown spots in the fairways but nothing major to change my opinion of the course. Greens were rolling nice. The course is tough when the wind picks up but still a great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love to play this course

I enjoy each and every time I’m able to get out at the classic club. I think the course layout is one of the best in the desert and the off course amenities, driving range, putting green, restaurant, and Grill are all excellent. The last time I played, however, there were a couple of small issues with employees that I had not experienced in the past. Not sure if they were having a bad day or if they really just aren’t that interested in their job but outside of that it was once again a great experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun in the sun

Great experience, loved it, will come back again. A lot of challenging holes. Not a typical Desert course. Quick 4+ hour round in the heat. Very Creative layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Golfing at Classic Club

This was my first time playing this course. It is certainly a premier course that everyone should experience. I enjoyed the scenery and the golf course was fun.
My only disappointment was that the course played very slow. The amenities are wonderful and my wife and I enjoyed dinner at the restaurant that evening.

I certainly would play here again, however the price is a bit higher than other comparable courses!

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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