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4.9
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4.8
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7173 yards
Slope 131
Rating 74.3

Escena Golf Club in Palm Springs is a return to what made desert golf great. This Nicklaus Design course with stunning views stretches to almost 7,200 yards to challenge the most skilled players. Yet, with generous fairways and four sets of tees, it remains playable for all others. Add the boldly contemporary clubhouse and the ultra-cool environs of the Escena Lounge & Grill, and you have all of the ingredients of a modern classic.

Course Details

Year Built 2005
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Nicklaus (2005)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.8
1219 Reviews (1219)

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Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Had to quit due to staff overbooking the course.

Asked to delay our round and wait on a shotgun start tournament after completing 14 holes!

We were offered a couple free drinks, but we demanded our money back and got refunded. Bad course management as far as we were concerned.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course and layout

The course was in excellent condition. The only complaint I had was the greens were too slow. Fairways and layout were top notch.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Rushed

We were rushed out by the starter 15 min. early before our tee time and we didn't have any time to warm up. Very bogus and didn't start out the experience on a good note.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Wide Open

Great course for the 1st time out this year after a long winter. Wide open fairways. Very scenic. Great value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 129
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 Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

awesome course

Played here while visiting Palm Springs for the weekend. I decided on Escena because of all the positive reviews.

The course was in excellent condition, staff was very friendly, everyone in our group enjoyed this place- great round and I'll definitely be back

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Course

Very fun course to play. It's not too difficult but it's not too easy either. Definitely some scoring opportunities but the the greens and bunkers keep you honest. Would definitely come back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Condition of the course was excellent

Have played the course since they open several years ago.We were very pleased with the improved condition of the course this trip,The condition of the greens were especially outstanding.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Could not play ANY slower

It took well over five hours to play 18. We waited to hit every single shot. And when we mentioned the terrible pace of play to a marshall in the middle of the round, he basically shrugged as if to say, tough. It's a good course and a good value, but bring a book as you'll have plenty of time to read during the rounf]d.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Course

I play the course year around. Always in great condition. Pace of play good. Friendly staff, beautiful views. Lotza fun times. No complaints! Highly recommend playing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Always a great experience!

Love this course, the team are always so professional when you check in. Will be back next week!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best course in Palm Springs

I have played most courses in this area multiple times and nothing competes with this beautiful course. The holes are fair but challenging and very forgiving. The course is in tremendous shape year around and the views from every hole are beautiful. The best part about the whole place is the restaurant in the clubhouse, absolutely can be a restaurant by itself with great food at reasonable prices and very friendly staff. Could not have asked for a better experience. I obviously will continue to come back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Escena Review

This is a great course. The driving range is into a net, but the rest of the practice area was very good. The course is in fantastic shape. Value for the money was excellent. Keep filled up on water as it can be quite warm and breezy especially on the back nine. The rough is a challenge as the grass is plush and therefore it's easy to swing under the ball. The greens were fast but not unreasonably so. Some of the bunkers could use more sand and watch out for the rocks. The par threes were pretty long, particularly into the wind. Overall, this is a great layout and a challenge to play. The restaurant was very good as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fantastic Experience!

A great day from start to finish! The staff were very friendly and helpful. No driving range, but a huge 40+ yard long cage as wide as many ranges made warmup available. Good chipping and putting greens. The course is in amazing shape! The greens are great, allowing direct attack at the pin with good chances for the ball the bite and hold. This was my first time at Escena, but most definitely not my last!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice course

Loved all the wildlife on the course!

No marshal - my only complaint - had to skip a hole to go around a super slow discourteous group!

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