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CLASIC CLUB ESCENA GOLF CLUB

75-200 Classic Club Blvd., Palm Desert, CA 92211 1100 Clubhouse View Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-601-3600 | www.classicclubgolf.com Golf Shop: 760-778-2737 | Lounge & Grill: 760-992-0002
www.escenagolf.com
his nationally recognized championship course designed by Arnold
Palmer and a host site of the 2006, 2007, and 2008 Bob Hope lending championship golf with a classic Palm Springs setting, a
TChrysler Classic creates a new spin on desert golf with rolling terrain, round at Escena Golf Club is as much about the surroundings as it
wide landing areas, 30 acres of water features, 14 bridges as well as an Bis about unforgettable golf.
abundance of pine trees and pine straw ground cover. There are five sets of
tees on each hole. The towering San Jacinto Mountains and blue desert skies frame the
flight of every tee shot. Abundant palm trees, native desert landscaping
Classic Club is pleased to announce that the Arnold Palmer designed facility and dramatic waterscapes add to the sensory feast as you wind your way
has achieved designation as a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through this stunning oasis. A meal or a drink in the stunning mid-century
through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, environs of the Escena Lounge & Grill is a perfect way to round out your
an Audubon International program. To reach certification, a course must day.
demonstrate it is maintaining a high degree of environmental quality in a
number of areas including environmental planning, wildlife and habitat Of course, the golf is memorable, too. Conceived by Nicklaus Design and
management, outreach and education, chemical use reduction and safety, ranked as the #6 Public Course in California by PGATOUR.com, Escena
water conservation, and water quality. is noted for its unobstructed sight- lines, generous driving corridors and
the overall strength of
Entertain your guests in style in their private rooms, banquet facilities or it’s design. Strategically placed bunkers, water hazards and undulating
under the stars by waterfalls and lakes at the recently opened, new, three- greens are there before you, but at the same time there is ample room
story 63,000 square foot, Tuscan Village inspired clubhouse. for you to decide how much you want to flirt with them. With back tees
stretching to nearly 7,200 yards, Escena offers a formidable test for
ACCOLADES AWARDED TO CLASSIC CLUB: the skilled player, but with four sets of tees and room to roam, how you
» California Golf & Travel Magazine Best of 2016 Desert Golf #2 Best satisfy your personal appetite for challenge is entirely up to you.
Course, #5 Best Value, #1 Best Range, #3 Best Greens
» Listed Golfweek’s Best: State by State Courses You Can Play 2016 Voted the 2010 Top New Restaurant by Palm Springs Life Magazine,
» Best Places to Play by Golf Travel Annual the Escena Lounge & Grill pairs delectable California fusion cuisine and
» Top 10 Best Desert Courses by Desert Golf a retro vibe with eye-popping design and incomparable views. Open
» America’s Top Golf Courses by Zagat Survey year-round to the public, this destination dining venue offers breakfast,
» Best Golf Course Playing Conditions in Southern CA by greenskeeper.org lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch along with happy hour and seasonal
» Resort Course of Distinction by Golfweek’s Best Courses 2009 live entertainment.

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