California, USA
Escena Golf Club
Course Highlight
Designed by Jack Nicklaus, this desert course boasts dramatic San Jacinto Mountain vistas, with 9 water-lined holes amid palm trees and native desert landscaping, where undulating greens and strategic bunkering showcase modern design brilliance.
About the Course
Ranked as California's 6th best public course by PGATOUR.com, Escena Golf Club distinguishes itself through pure challenge and desert drama in the Palm Springs region. Stretching nearly 7,200 yards, the course features water on 9 of 18 holes, complemented by strategic bunkering and contoured greens, with afternoon desert winds often exceeding 20 mph demanding precision on every shot. The 17th hole stands as the course's most formidable par-4—water guards the entire left side while the slightly uphill distance commands respect from even the strongest players. The 9th tests nerve and skill with water positioned short and left of the green. Uniquely featuring 5 par-5s, the layout balances generous driving corridors with the dramatic backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains, creating a memorable dialogue with the desert landscape on every round.