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4.9
Friendliness
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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 1
Skill Advanced
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Yardage

The carts are not equipped with GPS. There are no yardage markers on the course. Even finding sprinkler heads with yardage was a challenge. Still , a very nice track.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great value and perfect for the higher handicapper

Great course, wide fairways but still enough trouble to make it interesting. Excellent greens. There was no wind so it was perfect conditions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Golf Time

We. Really think this is boring the nicest public courses in the valley. Nice layout and beautiful views.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

I'll play it again

Had a very pleasant round of golf. The staff is helpful, the course is fun to play and in good shape (except for unrepaired ball marks on the greens), and the views are great. It's on my list of "go to" courses in the valley.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Escena 4/1/2017

Great course, excellent conditions from tee to green-tricky greens in some cases. Relatively open course, but also challenging enough for beginner and lower handicap. Just a great day all around-no wind, and no people on the course-middle of the day on a Saturday and NO FOOLING, it was April 1!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Track

Very good course for variety of skill levels. Group aged 82, 65,60,45 all enjoyed. Friendly staff. Will play again. Course could use yardage markers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Day in Palm Springs

We had a great day at Escena. The course is challenging with a number of long holes from the championship tees. The course was in great shape and the greens were rolling great. This was the 2nd time I have played this course when I have been in Palm Springs and I will be back again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Escena Rocks

Played Escena again after 6 years and found it to be even more beautiful than before. Tee boxes were in excellent shape, fairways were terrific, bunkers were very playable with fine sand, and greens rolled medium fast and, more importantly, consistent from hole to hole. It was a windy day and when we reached the15th hole it was blowing pretty hard (15 mph?) and by the time we hit the 18th hole it was really blowing. But we all had an enjoyable round of golf at a very high class "resort" type golf course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Good Day at Escena

An enjoyable experience with few negatives. The reverse beepers on the golf carts are ear shattering. A helpful staff and great course conditions made for a wonderful day of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

The course is wonderful. Beautifully maintained. Occasional noise from airport. There is alot of wildlife on course. Fun!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 209
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
California Advisor
Top 50 Contributor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Solid Track

Had read a lot of reviews complaining about the pace of play here. Was a little slow, but was done in 4 hours and 45 minutes, so not bad, not great. The course overall was in good shape from tee to green. Fairways tend to be pretty wide and generous and greens roll true for the most part. It's not the most remarkable course you'll ever play, but does have a nice character to it. Houses do line some fairways, but most are far enough off the fairways to not be too much of an issue. Water does come into play on some holes. Hard to find a knock against this track. Overall, for the money I paid, thought it was a solid value and would play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Better values to be had

Although the course was OK I cannot recommend this course based on value given it has constant noise from the airport nearby and the exposure to high windy conditions which we experienced firsthand. Given comparables to other courses in the valley I think this course should be charging at most $75 at prime time and $50 for afternoon play during the months of Jan-Mar. On a positive note all course staff were friendly and appreciative of us choosing their course.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

FIVE AND ONE-HALF HOURS FOR A ROUND OF GOLF!!!!!

With a tee time of 9:50 a.m., you would think that a 4 1/2 hour round would be possible. However - 18 holes took FIVE AND ONE-HALF HOURS to play!!!! No Ranger to move it along - no concern on the part of the Escena staff! Love the course - love the restaurant - but will NOT play here again! If the management people at Escena even displayed a minimum of concern - and made a bit of an effort to move things along - that would help - but NOTHING!! Too bad - nice course. GL

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
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 Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Really enjoyed playing essena course - staff behind counter was practically grumpy...but otherwise enjoyed very much. My son in law felt a bit pricey...

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love the course layout and conditions. Windy off and on but still had a great day. Staff is always super friendly. Guys out front do a nice job.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
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
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