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4.3
941 Reviews (941)
5 Stars
513
4 Stars
302
3 Stars
73
2 Stars
29
1 Stars
24
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
85.0%
Recommend this course
825 out of 941 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.7
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
67.4%
Recommend this course
29 out of 43 reviews
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4.1
95 Reviews (95)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
81.1%
Recommend this course
77 out of 95 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7225 yards
Slope 138
Rating 73.9

Camelback Golf Club features two courses, Padre and Ambiente (formerly known as Indian Bend Course). The Ambiente Course underwent a major renovation in 2013. Making the course more eco friendly was one of the major goals of the renovation in addition to improving the layout's playability for a wider range of skill levels. The creatively shaped greens offer a variety of different putting options that present interesting risk-reward opportunities. The renovation added 100 acres of native desert and grass areas that add not only beauty but also require a third less water. Rolling terrain is the defining characteristic of the Ambiente Course, from the undulating fairways to dramatic drops in elevation. There are five sets of tees with forward tees that have easier approach angles and no forced carried, allowing even beginners to approach the golf course with confidence.

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Course Details

Year Built 1970
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Snyder (1980) Jason Straka (2013)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No, soft spikes only
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirts and Bermuda length shorts for men and appropriate attire for women. No denim is allowed for men or women.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Locker Rooms

Accolades

Reviews

4.3
941 Reviews (941)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 44
Patio Dining 32
19th Hole Scenic Views 19
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 117
Undulating Greens 103
Thick Rough 72
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 100
Locals 68
A Weekend Splurge 54
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 115
At a Resort 47
Near Local Attractions 42

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4.0
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Conditions Excellent
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Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
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Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
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2.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Ambiente greens are very poor.

For some reason, they just can't keep the greens at Ambiente in good shape. A lot of it is just poor greenskeeping as old holes have massive dips on the green. Fairways are so-so with patches of muddiness and dead grass. The practice green was in great shape and I believe Padre is in good shape. Ambiente needs a ton of work, especially for the greens fee.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good not great shape

I’ve played Ambiente in the past ( the better of two courses on the property). The green complexes have several thin spots. The greens are very average compared to years past with 2 or three with severe disease.. still a nice course but not in as good shape as years past

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

spectacular views and top-notch golf

Played with my sister-in-law, who had never played desert golf in the past. We played with a lovely couple that are members at Camelback. The pace of play was great and the course conditions were as they should be for the price paid. That said the course was in excellent condition!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Long time favorite- first time disappointment

Such a great course as my valley favorite as a long time local however they are loosing my favorite status not due to staff nor course layout but maintenance v costs.
They know this and my remarks are not nor should be a surprise as a well manage property but somebody above is cutting budgets to improve profitability to make themselves shine !
The best greens usually on condition coupled with rolling at 10 plus is gone with excellent speed , lack consistency as well as patchy , bear conditions, green filler for bare areas, on numerous greens - disease/poor oversight from greens keeping/ can’t say who’s at fault - shameful.
Course sand traps v costs to play needs a lot of budgeting without further play price increase as these costs should be built into there reserve studies under applicable maintenance over the course of maintenance reviews. - well past the spend required to refresh -

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Very good track

Course is in excellent condition. Large driving range and overall excellent practice area. Staff was friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 62
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Awesome

10 min tee time intervals and plenty of twosomes, first course that I've played that wasn't fully booked and we got done in under 4 hours on the weekend.

Amazing views of Camelback Mountain, super smooth fast greens. Fun holes - doglegs, long carry to fairway, long holes, short holes (target practice), well placed bunkers (plenty of sand), elevation changes. Interesting and challenging but not too difficult.

Carts had GPS, course had a practice range for use before round. Was not cart path only. There were actual different cuts of grass here (fairways and rough), not the one cut semi-rough everywhere else. Water provided in cart, several filtration stations throughout the course, nice restrooms and clubhouse, friendly staff.

Wish they had a frequent golfer program like other courses in the area where people would enjoy reduced rates for being members - would sign up in an instant.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent course, harder than it looks

Showed up as a single it was paired up with some nice guys, they were older and were playing the tan tees, which I thought were a bit short, but I played them anyway. Much to my surprise it was plenty, I’m at eight handicap and ended up shooting an 85 so well above my handicap. Could never get the fast green speeds down, some greens very undulating. Like I said, harder than it looks. Muddy in some spots due to lots of watering. Layout a bit odd in some places but the signs keep you directed.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best and challenging course for the Money!!!!

My wife and I love this course. It is challenging and yet forgiving enough for a beginner or amateur. The staff is amazing and it enjoyable to play from beginning to end.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

.Cart Path Only

Cart path only made this a less pleasant experience. Would only play here again if you can drive on the course

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Unnecessary Badgering

A couple of things come into play here. #1 we were not warned that we would limited to cart paths prior to meeting with the starter. Had that been known, I personally would have passed on playing here at this time. #2, we were a group of 4 playing behind a twosome, that we were waiting on for half of the holes. But, somehow the course manager found it necessary to berate our pace of play on multiple occasions. That was weird. Especially since we were basically walking golfers this day. That was very annoying.
This wasn’t my first time playing here. And, the previous rounds were amazing. I’m chalking this one up as just a bad day.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Camelback Golf Getaway Package

FROM $237 (USD)
PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE | Enjoy 3 nights’ accommodations at The JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa and 2 rounds of golf at Camelback Golf Club – Ambiente & Padre courses.

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FROM $257 (USD)
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