A Modern Classic
Escena Golf Club epitomizes what makes desert golf great.
One of California’s Top Ranked Public Courses
Our 18-hole championship layout stretches to nearly 7,200 yards, but four sets of tees and two extra combo tee options make it playable for all.
Come Early, Stay Late
Our award-winning Escena Grill is a dining destination in its own right, perfect to enjoy with friends – even if you’re not golfing.
Style With a Palm Springs Twist
The Escena Golf shop carries the latest brand-name apparel and accessories that will get you noticed on and off the course.
When You Have More than Four
Whether you’re with a big group of friends, business associates or raising money for a cause, we have the course and the team for you.
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A must-add to your Palm Springs playlist
Blending championship golf with a classic Palm Springs setting, a round at Escena Golf Club is as much about the surroundings as it is about unforgettable golf.
The towering San Jacinto Mountains and blue desert skies frame the flight of every tee shot. Abundant palm trees, native desert landscaping and dramatic waterscapes add to the sensory feast as you wind your way through this 18-hole delight. A meal or a drink in the stunning mid-century environs of the Escena Grill is a perfect way to round out your day.
Of course, the golf is memorable, too. Ranked among the top public courses in California, this Nicklaus Design golf course is noted for its unobstructed sightlines, generous driving corridors and overall strength of design. Strategically placed bunkers, water hazards and contoured greens are there before you, but at the same time there is ample room for you to decide how much you want to flirt with them. With back tees stretching to nearly 7,200 yards, Escena offers a formidable test for the skilled player, but with four sets of tees, two additional combo tee options, and room to roam, how you satisfy your personal appetite for challenge is entirely up to you.
Interested in making Escena your home course for your golf handicap? Click here to join the SCGA Handicap program.
We’re Open for Season!
You may book tee times online up to 30 days in advance.
The Grill hours are 7a-5p Sun-Tues, and 7a-9p Wednesday thru Saturday. Please visit our Hours & Menus page and our Calendar page for information.
Tee time reservations may be made up to 30 days in advance. Rates are dynamic and are posted with the corresponding tee time on the booking engines (links above). You can also download our mobile app to your iPhone or Android phone. Just visit Apple App Store or Google Play Store and search for the “Escena Tee Times” mobile app. It’s FREE!
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A strong par 5 usually into a prevailing breeze. Dissect the fairway and club up into this slightly elevated green to avoid the front bunker.
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Favor the left side off the tee to avoid the fairway bunkers on the right. Approaching into the right side of this green is never a bad idea.
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A large green encourages coming in from the right due to the front left greenside bunkers and the severe fall off to the waste area on the left.
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With a split fairway that comes into play on your second shot and water to the right of the green, this par 5 whets your risk/reward appetite.
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A long narrow green framed by bunkers on either side rewards a straight, controlled shot. A par three wins you this hole most of the time.
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The tee shot is low stress but be mindful of the approach. Gauge your carry distance to avoid trouble short or an awkward situation long.
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A great short par 4 which offers plenty of strategic options off the tee and tests your short game mettle around the green.
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This short par 3 features a shallow and wide saddle-shaped green that demands a well-placed shot. Factor in the breeze when selecting your club.
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A postcard finish to the front, water short and left of the green tests your nerve and skill. Fortunately there is plenty of room right to be safe.
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Favor the left side off the tee to avoid the trees at the corner of the dogleg. The wide green requires attention for your approach.
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This wide fairway still requires a good line off the tee. Carry the large slope fronting the green or be left with an awkward uphill pitch.
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Staying left into this masterfully tiered green guarded by bunkers front right is a wise play. You may still get close even with a back right pin.
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The first of three par 5s coming home. Swing freely and stay center-left on your second shot for a good look into the green for your approach.
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This long and slightly uphill hole with water along the left side is arguably the most demanding par 4 at Escena. Par feels like a birdie.
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This short but beguiling par 5 teases you to go for it in two, but a narrow green saddled by water left and a bunker right requires precision.
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A wide fairway split by artful cross bunkering requires you to choose a route from the tee. The path up the left side leaves an optimal angle in.
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This most formidable of par 3s into a prevailing breeze could require all you have, but laying up for a chip and putt is never unwise here.
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A strong par-5 bookend to your round. Avoid the cross bunkers off the tee and be sure you have enough to carry the creek to an elevated green.
Golf Promotions
Looking for a deal on green fees? Check our Daily Deals page to see what special rates might be in store for you. Tee times and offers are subject to availability; full advanced payment is required. Other terms and conditions may apply.
There’s almost always a sale or promotion going on in our golf shop. Bring home something for yourself or a family member or friend. And when in doubt, we offer gift cards in digital and physical format…anytime, any occasion!
Gallery
A small sampling of the sensory feast at Escena.
Hole 11. Classic Nicklaus Design on display.
This is a must play course for me every time I come down to Palm Springs.
Very clean and well manicured property. Course is fun but challenging. Hot dogs at the turn were outstanding. Will return and it’s a definite recommend.
Beautiful course, pace of play was excellent. Starter and people meeting us were super friendly. We ate lunch afterwards and it was awesome! We will definitely come back.
This golf course is our favorite in Palm springs for a reason. The restaurant has good food, the staff is friendly and the greens are amazingly maintained.
Gorgeous sweeping views, well maintained greens and fantastic thoughtful staff. Such kind people they made our day! This will be a regular course in our rotation!
Escena is the BEST course in the Palm Springs area…a great layout that plays fair to all levels of golfers.
Best golf experience in Palm Springs all around. Nice modern property run by a very courteous and professional staff. The course was in perfect condition from tee to green.
A challenging but fair Nicklaus design. Staff is excellent. A must play in Palm Springs.
Calendar of Events
A lot happens at Escena! Bookmark our calendar page to stay up to date with seasonal changes, golf course maintenance schedules, special events, holiday hours and more.