Classic Golf Club in Spanaway, Washington, USA | GolfPass
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3.8
188 Reviews 188 Reviews
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
105
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.9
77.3%
Recommend this course
145 out of 188 reviews
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3.9
8 Reviews 8 Reviews
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.4
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 8 reviews
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3.9
42 Reviews 42 Reviews
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
81.0%
Recommend this course
34 out of 42 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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Reviews

3.8
188 Reviews (188)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 25
Narrow Fairways 25
Undulating Greens 23
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 22
Locals 21
Walkers 20
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 20
In the 'Burbs 12

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Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Tough greens

Drove ~1.5 hours to get to the Classic on a Thursday.
Arrived early and they let us tee off, no problem.
Good thing too as several 4somes showed up after us. We played in less than 4 hours. That and the quality of the course made the almost 3 hour total drive time worth it. The greens were tough. My partner had a couple of birdies, but i had to resign myself to birdie opportunities missed.
I'll play again.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad timing

Tee time was made earlier in the week. Course froze overnight. Only had 3 greens open

Bad timing I guess, would appreciate a discounted round

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A Challenge worth price of admission

Great championship level course. It’s playing modified currently on all par 3s but there’s no need to make it harder than it is. Trees, bunkers, greens, and sometimes wind. This course is well protected. I’ll be honest with you if you like resort golf or easier courses this track isn’t really for you. There are better learning tracks. This is an intermediate/expert course with constant pressure if you play more than bogey golf regularly. Work on your swing and at your best come try this quiet beast on. Bring all of your shots and leave your excuses at home.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pretty spendy for winter.

Narrow fairways. Hit it straight. Beware of the people living on the course. They jump on and then hit into you when you are waiting for the team in front of you to finish. Are you going to extend 18 to a par 5 and bring it back closer to the clubhouse? A lot of unused area there. What's up with the bunkers? Are you changing them from sand to playable?

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Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Windy weather
Used cart

Good Outing

Need better signage from 18th green to Pro Shop.
Rider fee expensive
My out of state visitors (Son-in-law and Grandson) enjoyed the course
Mission accomplished

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Course

I have played this course more this year than years past. The layout is fun and challenging and the greens were in great shape.

The pace of play here can be hit or miss. You will never see a marshal out moving things along. Besides the guy in the pro shop, the only employee that you see is the annoying old guy on the first tee (kind of a starter) talking about his clubs. Have had some long rounds here and the guy in the pro shop just shrugs his shoulders.

They could use some updating in the proshop and bar area as well as having a cart girl on nice guys.

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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course is nice, but driving range is closed

The greens and fairways are in good shape. The club house is a shed, and the driving range is closed because they built new houses right next to it. Hopefully they’ll put up nets and open it back up.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice tight course

I appreciate a challenge every once in a while. Very tight and well maintained.?

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 76
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 24
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Scramble or die!

Wow! What a fun course. Fairway shots are highly rewarded. Wayward shots will be punished. You need to play lots of different shots to score here. The greens are so fun but there are some ugly sections showing on a few holes. Minus the funky corners on a few the greens roll very true. The Par 3s set you up to score if you’ve been hurting yourself. The par 5s feel lacking but there is a drive-able par 4 on 18 for anyone looking for redemption. Right misses aren’t punished as much as left misses off the tee. Food and beverage is good and prices are alright for a golf course. The lady that runs food and beverage is really nice as was the rest of the staff. It’s a must play course in my opinion. If you’re getting beat up, make sure and look behind you, there are other golfers that want to finish their round of all levels playing there as well. Go have some fun!!

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Trees manicured and removed.

Disappointed in the new layout. Chopped up with houses being built on the course. Have not played in 10+ years and not likely to return.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not bad for the price

The greens were in perfect shape, but the overall care of the course, cart paths, carts and clubhouse are pretty poor.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 76
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 186
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course, but could use a little work

First time playing there. The greens were nice with lots of undulation. Tee boxes were firm and a little torn up. Good layout with lots of dogleg left holes. Could use a Marshall, pace of play was 4 1/2 hours. Would play again.

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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great location; Reasonable prices; Excellent clubhouse; Fantastic staff!!

The 18th hole is the best ! (Saving best for last!!!) Larry in the pro shop is the best for customers service and fantastic attitude. Really a fun place!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Exceeded expectations

I booked this course because it was a hot deal and it was close. It wasn't until just before leaving for the course that I read some of the reviews, many of which were negative. Poor conditions, not worth the price, no driving range, etc. I thought the layout was interesting and challenging, the greens fantastic, and the fairways good. And a very good value with many types of discounts available

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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