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 u000001057316 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
I'll be coming back
Enjoyed a first class experience at one of the top public courses in the valley. Staff were informative and very accommodating. Course was in great shape. Looking forward to my next visit!
Great place to play
Great course design. Beautiful mountain views on every hole. Helpful staff. I'll definitely play here again.
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The course needs a driving range rather than a cage and net. Everything else is very nice including the restaurant and golf shop.
Best course in Palm Springs
This is really the only course in the city of Palm Springs to play. The views are outstanding, the course is everything you'd want in a resort course. Customer service is excellent.
Friendly in every respect.
Must visit the 19th hole/club house. Great selection of local microbrews. The homemade potato chips with chipotle dip is a must have. Bartender was engaging and attentive.
Can't wait to get back.
terrific course
beautiful course and beautiful day- for as much play as this course most likely gets- it is still in terrific shape in mid april
The course looks easier than it plays
Escena is my favorite golf course in Palm Springs. The course and its staff are outstanding. Its always a treat to play Escena and then have a great meal in the restaurant. . The course is in great condition. If you get to Palm Springs don't miss out on this great course, you will not be disappointed .
Amazing course, best value in the desert.
Me and my wife were absolutely amazed by the course conditions and scenic views. The greens were awesome and the pace of play was excellent. We played in 4:15. Staff was very friendly. The restaurant has the best patio in town. I definitely will be making this my home course while in the desert.
no yardage maekers
I guess they think everyone has laser yardage devices.
there is a 150 marker on every hole but nothing else. the starter said there were sprinklers with yardage and I found 1 in 18 holes of golf. the par 3's tee boxes don't have markers either. no way to walk off yardage.
Too bad there is not more attention to detail as this is a GREAT golf course
Great Course
First time we played at ESCENA. The course was in great shape, generous fairway landing areas, greens were rolling great, just need to get on the correct level as most are very undulating. There were no stroke-savers available at ProShop which would assist first time players. Some of the views are awesome!!!. The clubhouse is superb with good food and friendly staff.
course layout and condition
The minute you drove in you new golf was going to be good. The outside look also set the wheels going. The pro was outstanding in filling us in on course conditions and what to look for on holes. We will play this course soon and often.
Jewel in the desert
Awesome course located next to the Airport in Palm Springs, One would think the airport noise would be a distraction but quite the opposite!
Well cared for fairways, bunkers and water features are scenic!
Food at the 19th is top notch!
Only drawback is the lack of driving range! The have great chipping and putting surfaces , and a 7-8 place driving net to get warmed up!
One of the best in Palm Springs!
A wonderful course in super condition and which has great views. Play it if you get a chance! My one concern: We played the second twilight and the course was too busy with other golfers also taking advantage of the great price. After 4 hours, we had to stop due to darkness.
Pace of Play was Horrendous
When we arrived at Escena we were blown away by the beauty of the course as it truly is lovely. However it was a surprise/disappointment to find out that they do not have a driving range though their chipping & puttin greens are quite nice. We could forgive the lack of driving range and give the course a higher rating if we didn't have to wait on Every Single Hole. On some of the Par 3's we were stacked up 3 groups and ended up playing 5 hour & 10 minute round it is difficult to play a good game when you are waiting before every shot.
Escena if you spread out your tee times we would be back in a heartbeat but until then there are plenty of other coursesand we won't be back.
Good late afternoon round.
Played @ about 3:30 for a great price. We fit in 15 holes because of the darkness, as well as a couple of slow groups. The course was in great condition and the views were spectacular. Greens rolled true, and the fairways were quite forgiving. Good course in Palm Springs if you are not looking for too much difficulty.
Liked it but....
Very pretty course with nice views of the mountains. A real eye pleaser. Good condition and some real sporty holes. I liked it but.....It has a reputation for slow play and here is why. The forward tees are too long for most women (5100 yds) and the par threes are way too hard for women and seniors. This causes log jams and 5 plus hour rounds.
Great Course
This course is in great condition and has great views. In addition, we saw more wildlife here than any of the 4 other courses we played combined. Only drawback is driving range limited to hitting off mats into nets.
Surprised this was Nicklaus design.
Overall the course was okay. Some holes were pleasing to the eye. Lots of the landscaping around the course needs to be replaced, it is burnt out or dead. The staff were excellent, with a nice clubhouse on site. Very busy the day we played, we had to wait for carts and still got in in 4 hours and 15.
War and Peace
If you are going to play this course, bring something to read, War and Peace comes to mind.
Ridiculously slow, and no apartment effort to fix the problem. No instructions on speed of play, no effort by the club to remedy the problem, just passive acceptance.
It's amazing to me how some golf clubs can survive.in a competitive market with this attitude. Fortunately the valley offers many alternatives where they actually care about their customers. This was my second and last round at Escena.