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Escena Golf Club

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4.8
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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.

Satellite Layout
Tees
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
Track Rounds
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Scorecard for Escena Golf Club
Metrics:
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

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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4.6
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NachoB10
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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kotbbi
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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broncostarrinhemet
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Reviews 95
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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martinb404
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Cheap, well maintained course

For 26 dollars, this course was hard to beat in price. Greens are in very good shape and are fast. Fairways are a bit sunburned but overall it doesn’t take away. Layout was fun, and the bunker sand is top notch. Highly recommended, 5 star value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u686093677
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Open and challenging

Good course with open fairways. If you hit straight you well enjoy yourself. They just aerated so the greens are bumpy and slow. But overall a great play and I will play next time out.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Matmcc
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Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great time!

This was the second time playing this course. Just as good as the first time. Pace of play was good. Didn’t feel rushed. Tee time of 7:01 finish 18 holes by 11:18.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u225938536
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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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broke902007
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Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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gabehood
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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kmarbles
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love this course!

One of the best in the area. Great value for the money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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broncostarrinhemet
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Reviews 95
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Very nice course and condition

First time here. I will definitely be back. Very consistent greens. I really liked the value on GolfNow.com!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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rfs1936
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Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u710743954
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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valenzud
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Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great Valu

First time playing here. Enjoyed it, coming back tomorrow

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000001057316
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Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Awesome Golf Course

I just love playing this golf course. If you're looking for a great layout, great course conditions, and great staff, you can't go wrong at this golf course. I'm sure you'll love it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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stevekurrein
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Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great summer rates.

$39 in June compare with $100 in prime season. Great condirion, a few burnt out areas. Greens very good but slow. A minor quibble - why do they make the practice green completely different from what is on the course? At this time of the year the course closes at 2pm. Pity because a late twilight 9 holes would be good. Restaurant is open and you get 25% off food by showing green fee receipt.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u00000624966
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Windy day in Palm Springs.

Scored a good deal and 3 of us decided to play. 9:26 tee time, Friday.... 80 degrees and a windy day. 15-25 mph. Started with Starter telling us they’re 18 mins behind. (Apparently a small tournament group in front of us). Spent 5 hours watching guys dribble the ball down the fairway in front of us. 4-5 groups stacked up on every par 3..... the course is fun to play, even when the wind blows....

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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mikesanders
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Fun in the Sun

Again the course was in good condition. The greens seemed a little slow or maybe just my terrible putting. I was able to stay clear of the strategically placed bunkers, but my playing partner didn't. He spent more time in the sand than David Hasslehoff. Staff was friendly as the last time I was there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u000006369857
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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8947478
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

ESCENA 6/10/19

Course was in excellent condition, played as a single, spur of the moment, course nearly empty, finished in under 3 hrs, course is beautiful, would thoroughly recommend it, but being a Jack course, it is long and challenging,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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