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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
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beware Pace of Play

I've played Escena two consecutive years now, and the difference each year was night and day. I had only wonderful things to say about this course last year. Unfortunately, this year is the opposite.

This is a case of price. It is the least expensive round of golf I play in the valley, unfortunately that has a negative affect on the experience.

My group gave up after just 11 holes and an almost 6 hour pace for 18 holes. It was unbearable. It is honestly the slowest round of golf I've ever been a part of in my life.

I hope they raise the price, because that will help, and because the course could easily charge $100/round and be plenty busy.

The service unfortunately took a dip as well, but it's hard to expect anything better when you're paying such low rates.

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

beautiful

great course, in great condition today was a great day, but I have been here when it was very windy!!

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

Very nice course ingreat condition

Escena is a very nice track in great condition
Staff are extremely friendly and helpful Very nice practice facilities. We'll be back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice course

Escena is an under-rated gem in the Desert. Even the bathrooms are better than some of the best golf courses I have been in the States. They are closed to those found on the private golf courses in Asia where golf is for the riches. The restaurant patio is fantastic.

Escena is at the best on every category. Of course, if the waiters in the restaurant can be more friendly and attentive will make this golf course perfect !

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful golf course

We played three courses on our visit to Palm Springs. All were excellent but this one was the best. The fairways and greens were excellent and I really enjoyed the layout of the course. The par 3's were tough but fair. The fairways were generous but the length added extra challenges.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Beautiful, Newer Course...cant wait to go back

This was an excellent all around course...everything looked new and well cared for...wildlife running around everywhere...my only small complaint was taht we felt a lot of the greens were inconsistent..some fast, some slow...and the difference was marked..but i would come back in a heartbeat..one of the better courses in the area

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great course

Great course, will need to play it again. Play the right Tees, within your handicap, to really enjoy the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem

Escena has to be the hidden gem of the Palm Springs area.friendly staff, lush fairways, great greens and some of the best views in the valley at an affordable rate. The restaurant has a great menu and a fantastic patio overlooking the course and the San Jacinto mountains. A must visit while in the Coachella Valley!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Although no driving range has a good net set up and other practice facilities.

Very good course maintenance. Some of the sand traps needed more sand and greens were a little lumpy but very true. Highly recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

fun course

The course was a fun course to play, not too challenging but not too easy. Very lush. Out of everything from the facility that I witnessed, the only cons that I saw were 1. The greens were a bit bumpy and 2. The range was 20 feet long into a net. Other than that, I enjoyed it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice course.

Overall very good experience. Nice facility Lush fariways

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Slow play and inconsistent greens

Played in a fourball and spent the whole back nine waiting on a threesome in front of us. Nice course with great scenery. The greens were quite disappointing. They were both slow and inconsistent.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Water gets in the way on 9!

Great course to play in the neighborhood. Thank you

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Stunning views

The first hole is stunning. Gorgeous views of mountains. Food cart girl so helpful. After round food and setting great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Smilealot

Beautiful course and facilities. 4some in front of us was behind by at least a hole for most of the time. Nothing was done to move their play along until about the 15th hole.groups piled up and enjoyment of the round diminished. The young men made little attempt to keep pace and goofed around. Other than that we loved the course and the other couple were nice who we golfed with.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is in great shape.

We always enjoy playing Escena. Had a great time with friends for golf and a light dinner.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

TJDune

Very enjoyably playable course with many challenges. Love playing this track and will eventually break 80.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Windy day at Escena

The wind was blowing very hard at the beginning of the round at 10:30 but settled down by the 7th hole. The course is in great shape and the greens are fast and true.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

beautiful course

Great day weather and golf. Greens were a little rough from all markings but otherwise terrific.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Ball marks-divots

Slow pace of play-teed off at 1:50 and did not finish-played 16 holes. Esena is very well designed-lots of sand traps BUT all greens had many unrepaired ball marks and most fairways were full of unrepaired divots-course conditions were not good! We enjoyed the layout but not the conditions. Sonny

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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