58% match
For COMBO (Green/Yellow) tees
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Escena Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
211
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Escena Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Escena Golf Club, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 27%Scoring 24%Precision 18%Aim 14%Dispersion 14%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
17.5
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Escena Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/66588cd97597181cc748d4de_Slide32.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Escena Golf Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
1100 Clubhouse View Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
Course Description
Escena Golf is a public golf club in Palm Springs, California, featuring a Nicklaus Design championship course set in a mid-century modern backdrop. The venue combines notable golf facilities with the Escena Grill, offering dining with scenic views and a range of events from tournaments to weddings. Open to the public, Escena emphasizes accessible, high-quality play and a premier dining experience in the Palm Springs area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Nicklaus
Opened
2005
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(1228 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Escena Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for COMBO (Green/Yellow)
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated tests from long par fives anchoring difficulty on both nines while par fours press iron play and back nine slope amps scoring risks with bogey tight margins.This course plays long and punishing with strategic par five risks amid precise par four demands.
C
CHAMPIONSHIP (Orange) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726615 yards6049 metersCR 78.0Bogey 110.9Slope 140
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 53.3 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 40.5 · BR 57.6 · Slope 145
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 5 | — | 10 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 563 | 371 | 171 | 522 | 212 | 363 | 301 | 152 | 406 | 3061 | 411 | 390 | 202 | 536 | 438 | 472 | 379 | 213 | 513 | 3554 | 6615 |
C
COMBO (Green/Yellow) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725902 yards5397 metersCR 73.9Bogey 104.9Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.6 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 54.3 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 5 | — | 10 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 485 | 354 | 154 | 506 | 154 | 346 | 282 | 134 | 328 | 2743 | 350 | 378 | 148 | 507 | 368 | 424 | 364 | 160 | 460 | 3159 | 5902 |
M
MIDDLE (Green) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726189 yards5659 metersCR 75.5Bogey 107.3Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.7 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 39.1 · BR 55.6 · Slope 140
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 5 | — | 10 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 518 | 354 | 154 | 506 | 193 | 346 | 282 | 134 | 388 | 2875 | 393 | 378 | 181 | 507 | 417 | 424 | 364 | 190 | 460 | 3314 | 6189 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Escena Golf Club
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For COMBO (Green/Yellow) tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For COMBO (Green/Yellow) tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring29%
Aim13%
25% match
For COMBO (Green/Yellow) tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
14 Week Flagship Program for Escena Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Escena Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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61% match
For COMBO (Green/Yellow) tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
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Get Started65% match
For COMBO (Green/Yellow) tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
79% match
For COMBO (Green/Yellow) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision21%
Dispersion13%
70% match
For COMBO (Green/Yellow) tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
49% match
For COMBO (Green/Yellow) tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For COMBO (Green/Yellow) tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Alignment21%
Scoring15%
63% match
For COMBO (Green/Yellow) tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy18%
79% match
For COMBO (Green/Yellow) tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
Aim16%
51% match
For COMBO (Green/Yellow) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy20%
Alignment20%
86% match
For COMBO (Green/Yellow) tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision25%
Scoring17%
62% match
For COMBO (Green/Yellow) tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Alignment22%
Distance Control21%
73% match
For COMBO (Green/Yellow) tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy14%
Dispersion14%
70% match
For COMBO (Green/Yellow) tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started47% match
For COMBO (Green/Yellow) tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment26%
Precision16%
64% match
For COMBO (Green/Yellow) tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim24%
Distance Control16%
46% match
For MIDDLE (Green) tees
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy31%
Distance Control11%
70% match
For MIDDLE (Green) tees
Pick your spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
48% match
For MIDDLE (Green) tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring23%
Distance Control15%
38% match
For MIDDLE (Green) tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
71% match
For MIDDLE (Green) tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
75% match
For MIDDLE (Green) tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Precision15%
Distance Control15%
42% match
For MIDDLE (Green) tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
51% match
For MIDDLE (Green) tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
76% match
For MIDDLE (Green) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring24%
Alignment16%
55% match
For MIDDLE (Green) tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy21%
Alignment21%
Scoring17%
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Get Started70% match
For MIDDLE (Green) tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
78% match
For MIDDLE (Green) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring18%
Aim12%
60% match
For MIDDLE (Green) tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment25%
Aim25%
Scoring21%
69% match
For MIDDLE (Green) tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy20%
Aim13%
82% match
For MIDDLE (Green) tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision23%
Dispersion17%
64% match
For MIDDLE (Green) tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment20%
Accuracy16%
38% match
For MIDDLE (Green) tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
70% match
For MIDDLE (Green) tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
71% match
For MIDDLE (Green) tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
74% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP (Orange) tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
61% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP (Orange) tees
See landing and roll, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control30%
Visualization19%
63% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP (Orange) tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control28%
Visualization18%
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Get Started42% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP (Orange) tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory18%
70% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP (Orange) tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
45% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP (Orange) tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory14%
42% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP (Orange) tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
49% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP (Orange) tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP (Orange) tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Scoring23%
Alignment19%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Escena Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Escena Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Escena Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Escena Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Escena Golf Club presents a demanding test. At 140.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 78.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Escena Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6258 yards. The back tees extend to 6615.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Escena Golf Club?
With a course rating of 78.0 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Escena Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6615.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Escena Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Escena Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6615.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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