Escena Golf Club

Escena Golf Club opened in 2006, one of the rare Jack Nicklaus-designed courses open for public play, within a master-planned guard-gated community in central Palm Springs between the airport and the Whitewater Wash.

The layout features an unusual configuration of five par 5s and five par 3s (rather than the traditional four of each), creating a distinctive scoring rhythm. Unobstructed mountain views from every hole and Nicklaus\'s signature strategic design at public-access pricing ($59-199 depending on season) make it one of the best values in the Coachella Valley.

Unobstructed San Jacinto and San Gorgonio mountain views from every hole. Well-protected greens with plentiful bunkering and water features. The front nine plays flatter and shorter; the back nine offers more variety and challenge.

Wind is the defining factor — the course sits in a natural wind corridor and conditions can change rapidly. The five par 5s and five par 3s create a unique scoring rhythm.

Outstanding value for a Nicklaus design at $59-199 depending on season.

Wind is the biggest challenge — the course sits in a natural wind corridor. Club up and keep ball flight low when the breeze kicks up.

The long par 3s demand precise iron play. With five of them, your long-iron game defines your score.

The front nine is more forgiving — use it to build confidence before the tougher back nine.