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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
Scorecard
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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u000007735156
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wish it hadn’t been blowing 50-60 that day, but will defiantly play it again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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stevepeter3
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Nice course, but way to slow. Not a ranger in sight.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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u000001406312
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

great course, wind can be an issue. No driving range, very attentive and friendly staff

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

Watch the traps

Great course with lots of traps lurking for stray balls. Great and friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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omcgolf1
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hot deal

Have played here before and will in the future. Good value compared to other local courses.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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stevenetzler
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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ppound49
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course but painfully slow

Our round took over 5 hours. We have found that to be typical at Escena. At the high fee that Escena charges, we can find a more pleasant pace of play elsewhere. That said, we will be back to play once a year, because we do enjoy the views and the challenge. The people are friendly and the restaurant delightful.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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sharonblack
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

A Must Course To Play

I have played this course at least 50 times and find it very challenging, yet enjoyable. The only problem I find are the coots and the mess they leave on the fairways and around the greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u000001372598
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course despite 40mph winds

Great course with excellent service especially in the pro shop. Two thumbs up

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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wilson1960
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Course was extremely windy

We've played this course in the past and liked it, but the wind blew 25-40 mph the entire time during this round. Most of the people before and after us quit during the front 9.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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timgrolle
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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kolding21
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nine and dine

We played with a group and friends, and really enjoyed our afternoon on the beautiful golf course.

Everything was just perfect, and we will be back soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Makena3658
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always have fun playing this track. Not very difficult but just a cool NICHOLAS layout. Staff is very helpful and they keep the pace moving. Love it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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dbgiese
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent!!!

Favourite course in the valley!!!! It is in the best shape that I recall over the last six years. The greens are a perfect speed!!! Excellent value and always a treat to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u842728285
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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jpkarnes
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wonderful experience

Played the course as a single and joined 3 nice gentlemen from Canada. The course was in perfect shape and finished 18 in 4.5 hours. Played @ 3 courses and played this one last. Would rate this course on par with Silver Rock. My only regret is that I didn't get a chance to eat @ their restaurant.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Bob3482490
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course but lacked services

Really enjoyed this course. Lots of challenges with the bunkers and pin placements. Terribly slow play without any Marshalls controlling the course. Never saw one cart providing on course beverage services and the tenth hole turn around was closed. A real range would be nice. Would go back though.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
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t871brayton
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course

Great value and one of the best munis for the price in the valley.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000001127742
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Awesome!

We enjoyed the 9 and dine experience with about 16 of our friends (thanks to our organizer Ramona) and had a wonderful time! Golf course was in. Great condition and pace of play was great. We enjoyed a very nice dinner where the food was great and service exceptional! We will be back for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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ramonafors
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

9 & Dine

We had a great time - there were 13 golfers and 16 for dinner. The course was in great shape. The views at dinner were exceptional.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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