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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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4.8
1219 Reviews (1219)

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Handicap 15-19
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 129
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Great course, solid challenge

This is a very fair and fun Nicklaus course. The greens are excellent and it is a fun layout. I would definitely recommend and come back again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Option For All Golfers

This course was recommended by a friend who had heard that we booked at much pricier courses like Indian Wells and Desert Willow Firecliff. After golfing those pricier courses, I can honestly say Escena is a fantastic deal compared to pricier courses and the course is in amazing shape. It’s hard to find any deals in Palm Springs this time of year, so Escena is a fantastic option.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Value

Great value for your money would recommend golfing at this course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Slow

If you appreciate paying good money and waiting fill your boots.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

My Favorite Golf Course in Palm Springs

I have brought the Escena Club card for the last five years. Escena never fails to impress. The Booking process is simple and has very advantageous rates for a Club card Member. The beautiful Pro Shop Where you are greeted warmly. They also have the best merchandise in town and the staff always tries to give you the best price

they can. The course is in excellent shape. The Starter and Marshalls make for a speedy round. The Resturant/Bar has

great drinks and food and good service. Beautiful views. Rich Enriquez the Director of Golf runs this operation and is always around greeting people and assuring a good experience..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course!

First time playing Escensa. Course was in excellent shape. Greens, fairway and rough were fantastic. The greens were very firm, to the point it was difficult to hold an approach shot with anything more than a wedge or high iron. It was even difficult to repair a ball mark. The greens rolled very true. We played the golf tees. The started warned the the course plays longer than the yardage and he was right.

Played the course since it was listed as a top ten Palm Spring course on several web sites. It did not disappoint.

Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Good Course

The course was in excellent condition and not overly crowded so we were able to complete the round in under 4 hours. The greens were not as quick as most of the surrounding course we played in the previous 2 weeks but were very true. Bunkers were in better shape than several other courses. The layout has lots of variety and lots of challenging holes with water in play. Overall a very nice course we would definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Round!

Had a great round at Escena ...Course in great shape and very enjoyable day!

Staff is great.

One of the best in valley.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Robinson Rave!

This course is immaculate and beautifully groomed. There is not one square inch on the course that isn't covered in cool, lush, green grass. Every vista is beautful and includes waterfalls, streams and ponds, flowers and wildlife. Just be careful of your toast! I had a little tug of war with a little critter on our first day. And the course is very playable for women - yeah!

Rich Enriquez is the golf director and he was very, very nice; he invited us to play his course again and honoured the online price we had from our first round. Wonderful customer service.

This is our new favourite! See you next year Escena.

Megan and Mike Robinson

Victoria B.C. Canada

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Golf for Fun

We lay here every year for the three past years. Very nice conditions and great staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best In Palm Springs

As a semi-regular Golfer this is a great course. I think It's the perfect combination of difficulty and fun. I recently played with an out of town friend with less experience and he had a great time. I was able to push myself and work on some "creative shots" while he enjoyed a more casual day. Good Staff in the bar too. Liked the burgers after our round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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