Classic Club - Palm Desert, California

[Phil Benedict]

Ranked #3 by Golf Digest among new public courses over $75.  Palmer/Seay.  Like many, I am skeptical of Golf Digest's rankings.  After all, they rank Great River over Yale!  Plus this course's website talks a lot about the pine trees and water hazards, and the name is pretentious.

However, I am going on my annual Palm Springs trip in February and am always interested in new courses.  Has anyone heard anything about this course?

[John Kirk]

One friend who rates courses mentioned he likes Escena, a new Nicklaus design.  I believe he has played both and preferred Escena.

[cary lichtenstein]

Pretty interesting story I heard but don't remember the details that someone gave all the land + money and the green fees goes to charity or some variation of that.

As far as the course goes, it was underwhelming.

[rjsimper]

One friend who rates courses mentioned he likes Escena, a new Nicklaus design.  I believe he has played both and preferred Escena.

I've played Escena and found it enjoyable.  Wide for a desert course, not penal in any way, and very low-profile.  I would not mind getting back out that way.

Sorry, but I don't have anything on the Classic Club other than to ask you what you have played in PD and what you consider the better options - we can offer advice to work around what you've already seen/liked/disliked.

[Phil Benedict]

Home course is Shadow Ridge, which is fun to play. Played PGA West for the first time last year and liked it more than I expected.  Also Desert Willow which is ok and Player course at Mission Hills, which we are unlikely to reture to.

[astavrides]

I liked the classic club.  my favorite palmer/seay, which is not saying much.  quite challenging.  Also, I always enjoy playing courses that are on TV, so I can a) relate a bit to the shots the pros are hitting, and b) relive my round a little.
I havent played escena.

[Jfaspen]

Escena is well worth your time.

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