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Escena Golf Club

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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.

Satellite Layout
Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Tournament 72 7173 yards 74.3 131
Championship 72 6615 yards 71.7 125
Championship (W) 72 6615 yards 78.0 140
Middle 72 6115 yards 69.3 120
Middle (W) 72 6115 yards 75.5 135
Forward (W) 72 5503 yards 71.2 126
Forward 72 5503 yards 66.6 112
Track Rounds
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Scorecard for Escena Golf Club
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Tournament M: 74.4/133 W: 81.2/147 611 414 199 562 245 398 348 163 437 3377 445 419 223 554 462 502 415 240 536 3796 7173
Championship M: 71.8/127 W: 78.1/139 563 371 171 522 212 363 301 152 406 3061 411 390 202 536 438 472 379 213 513 3554 6615
Combo I M: 70.8/125 W: 76.7/136 522 371 171 522 190 363 301 152 406 2998 390 369 178 536 408 472 363 180 513 3409 6407
Middle M: 69.4/122 W: 75.0/132 522 346 149 496 190 345 270 129 384 2831 390 369 178 512 408 424 363 180 460 3284 6115
Combo II M: 68.4/119 W: 73.8/129 483 346 149 496 160 345 270 129 338 2716 360 369 154 512 368 424 363 167 460 3177 5893
Forward M: 66.6/114 W: 71.6/124 483 312 126 436 160 305 252 117 338 2529 360 315 154 469 368 412 312 167 417 2974 5503
Handicap 1 7 15 3 11 9 13 17 5 10 18 14 2 8 6 16 12 4
Par 5 4 3 5 3 4 4 3 4 35 4 4 3 5 4 5 4 3 5 37 72

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
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eddywindom
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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bmarty
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

The course is in great shape; challenging greens; finished up just before dark but the water sprinklers came on during the last 2 holes around the greens which made it a little tricky.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u000004298545
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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waynejwhalen
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/25/2018

Fantastic course and even better service. Four of us showed up from Vancouver for what would be our first round of our one week holiday, for an 11:00 tee time that I had booked for March 26th instead of February 26th!!! They quickly cancelled my mistake booking on Golf Now and got us out within 20 minutes! So friendly, so accommodating. It set the tone for our entire week. Will definitely be returning!!!

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Petronius
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Reviews 51
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

It’s Really Good

This is my favourite in the Palm Springs area. The layout is interesting, conditions top notch, and the views are spectacular. We played in the am in under four hours, and enjoyed ourselves even though we hacked. I like the restaurant, too. Will keep coming back, as long as the price stays reasonable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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mloschen
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Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Beautiful course and we enjoyed our round of golf!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Bruce66
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Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

tough track

Enjoyable course, but last part of back nine very challenging to mid-level players. Play was slow as a couple of long par-3s backed things up. Waited 20 minutes on one tee. Started at 2:20 and played last hole in semi-darkness.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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cecilyan
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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rtbuffe
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Conditions

I really enjoyed playing this course for the first time. Booked an early morning tee time as a single and was paired up with 3 other golfers. Pace of play was very good and the course was in excellent condition. Will definitely play Escena again in the future!

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Craigrussell
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Anthony7031090
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Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Escena

Well kept no bad spots on the course. Very cool place. A lot of people play there. Would play there many times more when I can.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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5411W124
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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u1855163
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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JamesTringale
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Great conditions. Great layout

I will be back. Was on an extended stay due to weather in Boston. I had planed to play Escena next year but got to play this year. Thank you Mother nature. Note: At the turn the snack bar closes at 2pm

this should be mentioned when checking in for those who might need food before playing. Slightly windy but not as bad as a windy day of golf at my home course Scituate CC in MA. You will hear airport takeoffs and landings but the beauty of the course will keep your attention,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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abbyrowe
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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yomo45
Played On
Reviews 181
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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uGFPQ2998GF
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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Escena

Course is in excellent condition. The dining was questionable at best. We all ate there with our wives and the food was over cooked and very tough. Would definitely play there again but would not eat there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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hrempel
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Andychong
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wow! great getaway golf course!

if you could go for few days or a week....this is the place!

I was so pleased with the golf course! then even MORE pleased with the lounges &grill after the round!

will be back for sure!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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mightyheros
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden Gem

Discovered Escena during the housing crash; was only 6 houses on the course then, and surrounded by them now....no worries the houses are not in play. Great Staff and pace of play moved along; got done in 4hr 15 min, greens were firm and fast and the course was pristine...Always a pleasure

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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