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Escena Golf Club

Polished Nicklaus Design course on the north side of Palm Springs, the most complete daily-fee round in town. Book close to the date for the best dynamic price.

Par72

Tips7,173 yd

Rating / slope74.4 / 133

Green fees seen$50–$100

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Tees, rating and slope

Tee	Yards	Men	Women
Tournament	7,173	74.4 / 133	–
Championship	6,615	71.8 / 127	78.1 / 134
Combo I	6,407	70.8 / 125	–
Middle	6,115	69.4 / 122	75.0 / 132
Combo II	5,893	68.4 / 119	73.8 / 129
Forward	5,503	66.6 / 114	71.6 / 124

Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.

Green fees

Peak	Greenskeeper: $50-$100 average weekend peak (undated); no official rate card published.
Locals	Escena Club card $399 (2026-27): cardholder rates incl. cart, up to 3 guests at cardholder rate.

escenagolf.com read 2026-11-02

Before you book

Access	Daily-fee course in the Escena community, north Palm Springs. Anyone can book online up to 30 days out. The Escena Club card ($399 for 2026-27) gives cardholder rates for the holder plus up to 3 guests.
Book ahead	Online up to 30 days in advance; tee times 0-3 days out carry the lowest dynamic rates, 4-30 days out 15-20% off regular for cardholders (club site).
Overseed / closures	2026: closed Sep 27 to Oct 28 (club's Escena Club page); Arizona Golf Vacations lists Sep 28 to Oct 30; another listing said the season opened Fri Oct 30, 2026.
Designer	Nicklaus Design (GolfPass credits Jack Nicklaus)
Opened	2005
Style	Wide, modern Nicklaus Design desert course on flat ground near the airport, big mountain views, lots of sand.
Carts	Rates include cart (club card terms).
Drive from downtown Palm Springs	10 min (5.3 mi)
Phone	760-778-2737 ext. 1 (golf shop)
Address	1100 Clubhouse View Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Local knowledge

Book 0-3 days out for the lowest dynamic rate; cancellation needs 24 h notice (72 h for 4-30 day bookings) or the prepaid fee is forfeited.
Grill runs late Wed-Sat with live music Wed-Thu: a good post-round spot for groups.

Hole by hole

Hole	Yards*	Elev*
1	616	+15 ft
2	412	-9 ft
3	194	-5 ft
4	553	+2 ft
5	252	-7 ft
6	389	-1 ft
7	341	+1 ft
8	156	+4 ft
9	439	-1 ft
10	442	-9 ft
11	441	-9 ft
12	233	-4 ft
13	545	+8 ft
14	460	-8 ft
15	487	+10 ft
16	411	-5 ft
17	234	+5 ft
18	458	+9 ft

*Yards measured along the mapped centre line (OpenStreetMap), close to the middle tees. Elevation = how far the green sits above (+) or below (−) the tee, from USGS terrain data.

Closest golf hotels

Desert Princess Country Club — 7 min, 2.8 mi
DoubleTree by Hilton Golf Resort Palm Springs — 7 min, 3.1 mi
Desert Princess Country Club condo rentals — 7 min, 2.8 mi

Questions golfers ask

How much does it cost to play Escena Golf Club?

Green fees we have seen range from $50–$100, depending on season and time of day. Peak season: Greenskeeper: $50-$100 average weekend peak (undated); no official rate card published.

When is Escena Golf Club closed for overseeding?

The latest published closure is Sep 27 – Oct 28. 2026: closed Sep 27 to Oct 28 (club's Escena Club page); Arizona Golf Vacations lists Sep 28 to Oct 30; another listing said the season opened Fri Oct 30, 2026.

How hard is Escena Golf Club?

From the back tees it measures 7,173 yards with a course rating of 74.4 and a slope of 133. 3 - wide fairways but long from the back and plenty of sand; afternoon wind.

How far ahead can you book Escena Golf Club?

Online up to 30 days in advance; tee times 0-3 days out carry the lowest dynamic rates, 4-30 days out 15-20% off regular for cardholders (club site).

How far is Escena Golf Club from Palm Springs?

About 10 minutes (5.3 miles) by road from downtown Palm Springs in light traffic.