Escena Golf Club
About
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Photo submitted by dbgiese on 11/25/2024
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Photo submitted by qoirucWlg6LLYWaI8X67 on 11/12/2024
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Photo submitted by qoirucWlg6LLYWaI8X67 on 11/12/2024
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Photo submitted by dbgiese on 11/12/2024
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Photo submitted by dbgiese on 11/12/2024
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Photo submitted by dhainault on 11/12/2024
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Photo submitted by dbgiese on 11/12/2024
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Photo submitted by dbgiese on 11/12/2024
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Sun setting just after my round Photo submitted by BoomBoomFan on 11/11/2024
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Can’t beat these views Photo submitted by edlugo47 on 11/10/2024
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Photo submitted by abandow on 11/07/2024
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Photo submitted by u314161512208 on 11/07/2024
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Photo submitted by jgj26 on 10/22/2024
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Photo submitted by jgj26 on 10/22/2024
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Not even $60 conditions Photo submitted by u854912089 on 05/25/2024
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Not $130 conditions Photo submitted by u854912089 on 05/25/2024
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Not $130 conditions Photo submitted by u854912089 on 05/25/2024
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Morning sunrise! Photo submitted by u000001057316 on 03/29/2020
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Escena 3/15/20 Photo submitted by jacksongolfnut on 03/15/2020
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Photo submitted by GNBaker on 11/14/2019
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Photo submitted by OaHyjI8xt26iN5hZSqyM on 08/26/2019
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Photo submitted by OaHyjI8xt26iN5hZSqyM on 08/25/2019
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Photo submitted by u00000624966 on 06/21/2019
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Photo submitted by doug3641934 on 05/17/2019
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Breath Taking Photo submitted by kenstrati on 01/08/2018
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Photo submitted by tomvquinn on 11/26/2017
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Photo submitted by u000001876402 on 11/12/2017
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Photo submitted by u000001876402 on 11/12/2017
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Photo submitted by u000001876402 on 11/12/2017
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Escena GC, Hole 3, Par 3, 199 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 08/02/2017
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Escena GC, Hole 5, Par 3, 245 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 08/02/2017
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Escena GC, Hole 9, Par 4, 437 yds, 180 yds out Photo submitted by DYakimec on 08/02/2017
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Escena GC, Hole 12, Par 3, 223 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 08/02/2017
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Escena GC, Hole 13, Par 5, 554 yds, bunker view Photo submitted by DYakimec on 08/02/2017
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Escena GC, Hole 16, Par 4, 415 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 08/02/2017
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Photo submitted by hacksalot03 on 03/28/2017
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Photo submitted by hacksalot03 on 03/28/2017
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A Real Gem at Escena Photo submitted by ValleyCityBoy on 03/08/2017
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Photo submitted by vontersch on 12/14/2015
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Photo submitted by TNunn007 on 03/17/2015
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Photo submitted by TNunn007 on 03/17/2015
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Photo submitted by pured712 on 09/02/2013
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Photo submitted by pured712 on 09/02/2013
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Photo submitted by Andrew4078287 on 03/21/2013
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Photo submitted by Andrew4078287 on 03/21/2013
One of the better courses in Palm Springs
A modern layout that doesn't narrowly wind between tightly packed housing. Challenging greens but enjoyable to play.
Great shape
For the 2nd time in a week we endured a 5 1/2 hr. Round. This is an incredibly kept tract but the golf experience is ruined when u wait on EVERY shot! Saw marshall once but only lip service! This situation is pure greed packing groups in. Escena obviously doesn't care as this is the case a lot! Unless u like 5-6 hr. Rounds play elsewhere.
Nice course, slow!
Nice course, good shape, but not a Marshall in site! We had a noon tee time and barely finished by dark! Over five and one half hours, unacceptable! No wonder golf takes a bad rap for taking so long!!
Fun in the sun with friends
Always love this course. It's a great annual treat to come here from Oregon in the winter months and play here.
Very nice course
Lovely course well maintained but very slow pace of play
Practice range is laughable, pace of play very slow. No ranger in sight and tee times booked much too close together.
Absolutely gorgeous.and.a.great challwnge
This course has.it all and is a.great value but desperately needs.a responaible marshall. A 5 and.a.half hour roumd got really old waiting on every hole.
Slow day of golf
We have played Escena many times and enjoy the course.
The last two times including about a month ago, the play has been very slow.
Yesterday, we had 4 groups of foursomes waiting on some par 3's. We were told there was large group that went out late ahead of us sometime earlier. We never did see a marshall, but they were probably tied up dealing with that.
I realize the course needs to accomodate these things, but inconsiderate jerks who ruin everyone else's day should not be tolerated. We and our friends were saying yesterday we will never play there again but will likely give it another chance.
Too many golfers jammed into the timeslots in my opinion.
Good Shape
The course is in good shape however we went early to warm up and did not find a driving range but a net you hit into. They had a nice chipping green and putting greens. Also a beautiful view from the putting green. We teed off and found that houses immediately came into play. Why build houses this near to a fairway is beyond me. We encountered this on several holes. Many are protected by netting but to me this is ridiculous.
Tee boxes and greens were in good shape, a few of the fairways sparse.
Pace was a little slow at close to 5 hours.
Very Nice Vacation Course
This is very nice, challenging course. It was well manicured. We really enjoyed playing even though it was windy and cold. Several of the holes are quite challenging. The views are excellent. We played in just a little over 4 hours which I would think is typical.
Great way to spend your last day in Palm Springs
We play this course on our last day because it is close to the airport and we can play golf and still catch a 4:15 flight. We had trouble getting there in time for our 7:44 tee time, but the course just moved up a foursome and let us in following them. Very accommodating. The course played well despite heavy rain the day before. Greens and fairways were excellent, rough not too heavy.
Desert Golfing
A well-manicured course with desert landscape. Challenging enough, with water features. A challenging 18th hole with great risk/reward on 2nd or 3rd shot. Location in north Palm Springs can bring wind as a major condition. We had 2 club winds at times. Overall, a very pleasant course that I will play again soon.
Slow play
Did not finish as it was slow play. NO rangers. Charged $35 for a non player rider. Inside staff not very friendly
Best Golf Value in Palm Springs
We had an early morning tee time. The bag drop was staffed, the carts were ready and the pro shop check in was fast. The course layout and conditions are excellent. This is a challenging and fun course to play for all levels of golfer. Best golfing experience for the price!
Roger B
The course is good,however there was no Marshall on the course. The group in front of us was 5 people, which was switched to 4 on the 9th hole, closer to the clubhouse. This slowed down play to the point where we couldn't finish a round that we otherwise would have. It put a bit of a damper on an otherwise enjoyable round