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Conditions
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4.9
Friendliness
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Pace
4.8
Amenities
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 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

No Marshall

Had a 2:15 tee time. Noted 3 groups on each of first 3 holes visible from #1 tee box. No starter or marshal present. Lots of high handicappers struggling to advance balls.

After 54 minutes for 3 holes, waiting for every shot, decided to stop playing and leave. Obviously, without a starter or marshal, the pace of play was horrible. Will call course and asked if stacked before trying again.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Escena. Golf. Experience

It was the worst golf experience I have ever had, We showed up at 11:00 for a 12:30 tee time, I had hoped to use the range for a little while. I asked the employees where the range was & they told me over there (pointed) so I grabbed 4 clubs & started walking, even though I have a bad hip, I never did find the range even though I walked all over where they said the range was

Finally at 1:30 they gave us a golf cart & told us we were the next group on the tee. We played 9 holes & had to quit because of darkness ((even though we payed for 18). It was so slow & late teeing off I would NOT recommend this course to anyone, they scheduled tee times 6 minutes apart & the starter would not let us go until approx. 10 minutes after the group ahead of us teed off (it was unquestionably the right decision

I have never wrote a review in my 68 years & hope I never have to again

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent condition

Loved the course. Our group is playing again this week!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The golf course and conditions were very good. The staff help and friendliness were poor as well as the pace of play

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice course

Could use a scorecard showing hole/hazard layouts much better

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice playable course at a good value

The course was in good condition; while there are challenging shots, there are always bailout areas. I did notice that people didn't seem to be willing to fix ball marks; I could have repaired 6 or 8 on each green without having to look very hard.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great off course restaurant but accolades end there

No carts available. Late tee off . Course in decent shape but not impressed over all. There are so many fantasic courses in the area this one was pretty disappointing given the great reviews. The food service was very good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

great golf course

Good day all around no promb just a great course great day

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course except the greens

The course was great except for the sandy marked up greens. I played with three wonderful people and the weather was perfect . I know the sand on the greens is needed to protect them in the dry desert and they were acceptable but they were slow and bumpy.

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

Doesn't get much better than this!

Top notch facility, clubhouse and course. The course was in perfect shape and great layout to challenge all aspects of the game. Not too difficult but not too easy either. The views were great as this course sits right on the bottom of the mountains in Palm Springs. Lunch at the clubhouse was fantastic after the round. This is a must play for only $90 if coming to visit the Palm Springs area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful and fun

This is a lovely course surrounded by mountain views. Challenging for all levels of golfers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Escena Golf in February

Excellent condition course. Five stars on everything except driving range is netted and no where to hit driver. Shortage of golf carts so had to wait until just before teeing off.

Restaurant is outstanding with beautiful views and fantastic food.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

We played early on a weekday and finished our round in less than 4 hours. Very nicely maintained golf course, greens were a little slow but less break than we expected. Very nuce!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course needs a ranger

The sun was going down and we were trying to hurry,. wasn't going to happen with the group ahead playing slowly.. A ranger would've helped.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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