First time at Escena after reading recommendations on various forums to check this course out. 7:52am tee time on Mother's Day, POP was 3.75hrs. I booked the tee time weeks prior right when it released online and it was $85 w/ cart which was an absolute steal. Hottest it got was 101*F during the back nine but felt like 87*F with a light breeze. Water stations with cups were at ... » More

First time at Escena after reading recommendations on various forums to check this course out. 7:52am tee time on Mother's Day, POP was 3.75hrs. I booked the tee time weeks prior right when it released online and it was $85 w/ cart which was an absolute steal. Hottest it got was 101*F during the back nine but felt like 87*F with a light breeze. Water stations with cups were at every three holes which was much appreciated.

All staff interactions were positive and helpful. The young starter gave us some tips and general info on the course which was nice.

Course conditions overall were 8/10 with tee boxes level and fairways with good coverage overall. Good roll out on the all fairways which was nice. Fairway bunkers did have some pebbles in them that i had to pick out. Greens were surprisingly on the "slower" side compared to other courses in Palm Springs. They seemed a tad bit shaggy, but overall rolling well. No noticeable pitch marks. Fun layout overall with with some pretty big greens on most holes so it was easy to fire away at them. Some challenging holes that force you to be precise on your shot but also some wider more forgiving holes.

Compared to the courses I play back home this was like Augusta National lol so I can't really complain. But compared to other courses in the Palm Springs area not sure I would pay $100+ for this course.

Overall I recommend this course right now if you are wanting to check it off "the list".
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Played today. $18 to walk. And this is a great course to walk and stay in shape.

The maintenance on this course is terrific. They really work to make this place in good shape.

Tee boxes all playable. Fairways all clean, good lies and good roll out.

Rough was not very tall and able to advance ones ball, even around the greens.

Traps all playable and... » More

Played today. $18 to walk. And this is a great course to walk and stay in shape.

The maintenance on this course is terrific. They really work to make this place in good shape.

Tee boxes all playable. Fairways all clean, good lies and good roll out.

Rough was not very tall and able to advance ones ball, even around the greens.

Traps all playable and heard no complaints.

Greens are in very nice shape. They are not overly large, some are higher than the fairway and have some good bunkers protecting the greens.

Lots of OB line the fairways and a few water holes to contend with.

Great customer service POP was right on 3.5H.

Its the type of course you want to come back to and play and be reminded what golf use to be years ago IMO.

Highly recommended regardless of ones golfing skills.
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The course is in the best condition it has been in years!

Greens sanded but so far not punched. Barely affected the speed or play for a couple days. many areas of the course have been vericut, which does not affect playability. Bermuda coming out well on the Tee's/fairways, very lush. Rough patchy hit/mniss, mowed low. Mowed low around the greens, you can definitely use putter from well off greenws currently. Which when going over lar... » More

Greens sanded but so far not punched. Barely affected the speed or play for a couple days. many areas of the course have been vericut, which does not affect playability. Bermuda coming out well on the Tee's/fairways, very lush. Rough patchy hit/mniss, mowed low. Mowed low around the greens, you can definitely use putter from well off greenws currently. Which when going over large mounds to a firm, quick green is frequently a safer play IMO. Course playing firm/quick producing ridiculously long drives currently. Nice range, carts, GPS. Good restaurant onsite. highly recommended.
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Front 9 greens were punched/sanded last week, medium speed and bumpy. Back 9 greens have not yet been punched, normal medium fast/smooth. Which creates a whole new experience when you make the turn. Fairways/Tees very nice with the Bermuda out in full force with warmer temps. Greenside traps really nice, fairway traps have more rocks than I remember from years ago. Fringes mowe... » More

Front 9 greens were punched/sanded last week, medium speed and bumpy. Back 9 greens have not yet been punched, normal medium fast/smooth. Which creates a whole new experience when you make the turn. Fairways/Tees very nice with the Bermuda out in full force with warmer temps. Greenside traps really nice, fairway traps have more rocks than I remember from years ago. Fringes mowed down, which is not a good thing on the many holes with false fronts or drop offs from on or coming across greens. But do provide more bump run opportunities when short sided from just off many greens. Many areas of the course have been vericut, which does not affect playability. Rough patchy hit/mniss, mowed low. Range, carts, GPS excellent. Restaurant/men's lounge provides decent food in a friendly atmosphere. Highly recommended, but still probably 2 weeks away from all 18 greens being medium fast/smooth again.
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