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Classic Club

Arnold Palmer's big public course off Cook St, back from overseed about Nov 11, 2026. A long test with full Troon service; the land is being marketed for development, so its long-term future is uncertain.

Par72

Tips7,322 yd

Rating / slope75.4 / 142

Green fees seen$135

See Classic Club on the 3D map, hole by hole Book a tee time

Tees, rating and slope

Tee	Yards	Men	Women
Black	7,322	75.4 / 142	–
Blue	6,711	72.6 / 134	–
White	6,229	70.4 / 127	76.7 / 139
Gold	5,782	68.2 / 122	74.1 / 132
Purple	5,279	65.9 / 115	71.3 / 126
Orange	4,219	60.9 / 103	65.1 / 112

Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.

Green fees

Summer	$135 for a 6/20/2026 7:30 AM slot (La Quinta Golf Tour listing)
Locals	Resident pricing via Resident Portal; amounts not published.

$25 F&B voucher included with most bookings; rental clubs $90 (Callaway). Club booking page 2026-11-02

Before you book

Access	Troon-managed daily-fee course. Book via the club's EZLinks 'Best Available' site or Troon Access+; residents via a Resident Portal. Groups of 3+ tee times book through the shop.
Book ahead	Policy text says 60 days; the FAQ says 90 days (page conflicts).
Overseed / closures	2026: closed Oct 12-Nov 10/11, reopening Nov 11, about 3 weeks cart-path-only after (Golf Zoo listing, Greenskeeper alert). Aerification Jul 1-Aug 31, 2026 (Golf Zoo).
Designer	Arnold Palmer design
Opened	2006
Style	Big desert course on the valley floor north of I-10, long from the tips.
Carts	Carts mandatory, two per foursome, no walking or single riders.
Practice	Driving range, chipping area, putting green.
Pace	Expected 4:20 for 18 (club policy).
Drive from downtown Palm Springs	23 min (13.3 mi)
Phone	760-601-3600 (golf shop 760-601-3601)
Address	75200 Classic Club Blvd, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Local knowledge

Cancel 72+ hours out to avoid penalties.
Replay rounds are sold same day through the golf shop after your first round.
Outside alcohol is prohibited and can get a group removed without refund.

Hole by hole

Hole	Par	Yards*	Elev*
1	4	401	+1 ft
2	3	181	+1 ft
3	4	438	+3 ft
4	5	551	-4 ft
5	4	417	+4 ft
6	3	218	-3 ft
7	4	474	-4 ft
8	4	417	+1 ft
9	5	588	-6 ft
10	4	512	-4 ft
11	4	463	-5 ft
12	3	169	-2 ft
13	4	389	+3 ft
14	5	558	+7 ft
15	4	347	-3 ft
16	4	442	+5 ft
17	3	181	+2 ft
18	5	545	0 ft

*Yards measured along the mapped centre line (OpenStreetMap), close to the middle tees. Elevation = how far the green sits above (+) or below (−) the tee, from USGS terrain data.

Closest golf hotels

Courtyard by Marriott Palm Desert — 5 min, 2.0 mi
Hampton Inn & Suites Palm Desert — 5 min, 1.5 mi
Residence Inn by Marriott Palm Desert — 6 min, 2.4 mi

Questions golfers ask

How much does it cost to play Classic Club?

Green fees we have seen range from $135, depending on season and time of day.

When is Classic Club closed for overseeding?

The latest published closure is Oct 12 – Nov 10. 2026: closed Oct 12-Nov 10/11, reopening Nov 11, about 3 weeks cart-path-only after (Golf Zoo listing, Greenskeeper alert). Aerification Jul 1-Aug 31, 2026 (Golf Zoo).

How hard is Classic Club?

From the back tees it measures 7,322 yards with a course rating of 75.4 and a slope of 142.

How far ahead can you book Classic Club?

Policy text says 60 days; the FAQ says 90 days (page conflicts).

How far is Classic Club from Palm Springs?

About 23 minutes (13.3 miles) by road from downtown Palm Springs in light traffic.