Had a buddy that never played Desert golf, so we planned a overnight trip a few months back. This was course 2 of 2. Never played Escena before, but because of overseeding schedule, gave it a try. B... Continue »

Had a buddy that never played Desert golf, so we planned a overnight trip a few months back. This was course 2 of 2. Never played Escena before, but because of overseeding schedule, gave it a try. Booked SAT 11/4 morning tee time at 11:16 am on their app. Arrived early to enjoy a nice brunch in their redesigned retro patio. The indoor space is almost complete. All the staff was super pleasant and working hard. Very cool vistas of the local mountains and a free aerial show from gliders and planes from the nearby airport. The food was excellent and portions were great. The wind was down today, which seems to be a deterrent from past GK reviews. The course reopened from overseeding on 10/27 with no cart path restrictions. Everything was green and greener! The greens were running medium speed at 10.5. They had some imperfection spots but ran pretty true. The fairways were immaculate. The rough was juicy and very penal. Lots of hazards come into play including water and desert waste areas. There is 5 par 5's on this course, which is unique and welcomed. The par 4 were very challenging and had some deceptively long approach shots. The fairways were very wide and the greens were huge. Carts had basic amenities and there was water stations every 3rd hole. Cart services came by several times and they set up a limited BBQ after hole 9. The proshop ladies were very pleasant and everything was pre-paid. The post round cart guys were excellent and we added this to our list for future play. For the price, this is not a top tier course like the PGA West or La Quinta courses, but you get a lot more bang for your buck here. Would recommend a return or 1st time visit to fellow golfers.