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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

Accolades

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Reviews

4.8
1219 Reviews (1219)

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Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather

Good Golf, but didn't quite live up to all the online accolades

Enjoyed the course. A bit challenging, but played the Pete Dye Westin the day before and enjoyed that more. Pretty layout, but could have used more watering in spots.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Value

Beautiful Jack Nicklaus course. Can't wait to play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

This is a challenging and excellent course. The staff was courteous and very helpful. Playing there is always a pleasure.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of my favorite courses in the desert.

I love playing this course. Fun design yet challenging. Grounds and greens are in great shape. Staff friendly and courteous.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

So poorly run. 7 hour round on a Saturday morning, not even peak season in Palm Springs. They sent a large tournament out around 830 and it backed everything up. Started 30 min behind and waited 20 min on each tee. Absolute nightmare and no help from the clubhouse. Came here for my birthday with 7 friends from all over the country. Completely ruined the day.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
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 Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play

Pace of play was not kept up very slow round. No Marshall to enforce

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Staff and service Beautiful course

I'll admit I am a higher handicapper that's quickly improving but a little intimidated on nicer courses. These guys were very welcoming and staff is beyond awesome. Paired up with some great folks and was able to keep pace of play even though the course was pretty challenging. Really boosted my confidence. Practice facility is remarkable. . Only thing missing is ability to hit driver at the short 30 yard mini range but I will always play this course in Palm Springs. If you are a beginner golfer but can keep up with the pack. This were you want to play.!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

A great day

We always enjoy a game at Escena. Each time we come to Palm Springs we like to visit this course. It is challenging but has some forgiving aspects as well. Each time we have played the course has been in great condition this time was no different. For my 20 handicap it is a challenging course but I enjoy the course every time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Open spaces

This course is beautiful and fairly open. There are a number of bunkers to maneuver around but the fairways are wide and the rough is manageable. Greens are very fast with minimal break on most. Played two days in a row and improved by 5 stokes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love this course

I was very happy to see that this year I could book a round here through GolfNow as a single (in the past it was always 2 or more). The course was in excellent shape, maybe the best I've ever seen it. I played with a twosome and another single on what appeared to be a pretty full course, so the pace of play was perfect. This is a course where it really helps to know the greens and keep the ball below the hole. I try to play it every time I come down to Palm Springs as it's one of my favorite courses in the valley.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Great Course

Played Escena for the first time today. Beautiful sunny & hot weather with wind on the last 11 holes. Arrived about 30 minutes before tee time and they let us play right away. We had no one in front and no one pushing us from behind. the course is in perfect conditions. Greens were rolling true and fast.

Overall had a great experience and will be playing it again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course however no one around to sell cold drinks on a hot day. Went out at 2:30pm and girl selling drinks went home at 3pm.

Conditions Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Escena is a hidden gem

Great Nicklaus course with excellent putting greens. I play it ever time I am in the Palm Springs area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
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 Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A rare gem near Palm Springs Airport

Excellent value for the price. Course layout is typical Jack N. (the Bear). Par 5's are reachable in 3. The only challenge is hole 1...Being the toughest hole to start is very tough when you just got on the course without much warm up.

The restaurant is nice and clear. Food and drinks are good value too. Clean rest room for a public course.

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