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Escena Golf Club Indian Wells Golf Resort

lending championship golf with a classic Palm Springs setting, a his 36-hole Palm Springs golf resort features a magnificent 53,000
round at Escena Golf Club is as much about the surroundings as it square-foot clubhouse and two courses ranked in the Top 20 “Best
B is about unforgettable golf. T Courses You Can Play” in California by Golfweek Magazine. Golf
Channel’s popular Big Break series was contested at Indian Wells Golf
The towering San Jacinto Mountains and blue desert skies frame the Resort for its 15th season and showcased the resort’s two championship
flight of every tee shot. Abundant palm trees, native desert landscaping golf courses—Celebrity Course and Players Course. The Celebrity
and dramatic waterscapes add to the sensory feast as you wind your way Course is a two-time host to the PGA TOUR’s Skins Game. Located
through this stunning oasis. A meal or a drink in the stunning mid-cen- within walking distance from four luxury hotels in Indian Wells, the
tury environs of the Escena Lounge & Grill is a perfect way to round golf resort is ideal for tournaments, corporate events, group outings,
out your day. dream wedding ceremonies and receptions.
Of course, the golf is memorable, too. Conceived by Nicklaus Design CELEBRITY COURSE
and ranked as the #6 Public Course in California by PGATOUR.com, Clive Clark’s much anticipated Celebrity Course opened November
Escena is noted for its unobstructed sight- lines, generous driving corri- 2006 to rave reviews. In addition to spectacular mountain views, the par
dors and the overall strength of it’s design. Strategically placed bunkers, 72 Celebrity Course features undulating fairways and flowing water in
water hazards and undulating greens are there before you, but at the the form of streams, brooks and split-level lakes connected by striking
same time there is ample room for you to decide how much you want to waterfalls, with vibrant floral detail.
flirt with them. With back tees stretching to nearly 7,200 yards, Escena
offers a formidable test for the skilled player, but with four sets of tees
and room to roam, how you satisfy your personal appetite for challenge PLAYERS COURSE
is entirely up to you. The John Fought-designed Players Course opened in November 2007.
The Players Course features a classic American design complete with
1100 CLUBHOUSE VIEW DR., PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 sculpted bunkers in a style reminiscent of Riviera and Winged Foot.
Uniquely, Fought was able to seamlessly integrate many stately trees
GOLF SHOP: 760-778-2737 | LOUNGE & GRILL: 760-992-0002 found on the original properties into his new designs to impart the
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ing a modern approach to golf course design.

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