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4.5
1227 Reviews (1227)
5 Stars
600
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
34
1 Stars
42
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
94.1%
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1091 out of 1227 reviews
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4.5
32 Reviews (32)
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Conditions
4.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
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Conditions
4.5
Value
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Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.0%
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48 out of 50 reviews
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Course Highlights
Consistently well-maintained fairways, fast greens, and a challenging layout make this course a top pick in the Arizona heat. Exceptionally friendly staff and a smooth pace of play round out a rewarding round.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 6868 yards
Slope 130
Rating 72.2

Arthur Hills designed the Padre Course at Camelback Golf Club to deliver a fun round that's tough to forget. Trees tower, landforms show subtly, and bunkers improve your golf skills. The par-72 golf course measures 6,903 yards, and has gained its renown by offering a design that requires strategy.

A round of golf on the Padre Course at the Camelback Golf Club kicks off on the par-4 first hole, which measures 446 yards from the black tees. Things get long on the fifth hole, a par 5 that comes in at 553 yards from the black tees, one of four 500-plus-yard holes. The 18th hole is one of these: It's 547 yards from the black tee to the post-round celebration.

After your round on the Padre Course at Camelback Golf Club, head to the Golf Grill, serving U.S. cuisine and a fancy Sunday brunch in the style of Southwestern country clubs. There's also a luxury lounge where you can spend winters on the patio by the fireplace.

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Course Details

Year Built 1966
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens TiffEagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arthur Hills (1999) Jack Snyder (1980) Chris Wilczynski (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Locker Rooms

Accolades

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Reviews

4.5
1227 Reviews (1227)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 32
Patio Dining 22
19th Hole Scenic Views 21
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 59
Water Hazards 53
Undulating Greens 33
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 36
Locals 35
Playing Multiple Courses 30
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 68
At a Resort 27
Worth the Drive 18

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Enjoyable

Could not be happier about the course, even the traps were,playable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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all alone

Our one complaint was about the marshal. Our GPS told us we were 2 min behind pace. There was no one in sight either behind or in front of us. The marshal approached us and told us we needed to pick it up, WHAT. Loved the course, had it all to ourselves. some of the bunkers were not what I would call bunkers. Fairways were very generous, and tee boxes in great shape. The greens were very fair as far as speed goes. Practice facility was great. Course is beautiful, lots of trees, not your usual desert course. Very friendly staff.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Love Camelback

Played the Padre course. The course was in really good shape. the greens best ive putted on in awhile. Always love playing camelback. Dan the starter was polite and professional. And their burgers are amazing. Highly recommend

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Wow! A nice course, just straight up golf.

The round was grabbed on Golf Now hot deals. I played with a local person, they also used Gf Now as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Good conditions at a high price

Had time with twosome but that wanted to

Play alone. Made around in 2.5 hours & not many playing after noon but at $175 don’t blame them.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

A Very Enjoyable Experience

After checking in at the pro shop, we were very impressed with the friendliness of the staff especially Dan the starter. He was very informative and interested in making our initial round at Padre as enjoyable as possible. The overall course conditions were excellent. Adding sand to the bunkers would be very helpful. Pace of play was fine We finished our round in less than 3.5 hours even letting a faster twosome through on #11. Will try to play again on our next trip to Phoenix.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun and challenging course

Course was in good shape and the pro and starter were exceptionally helpful

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Padre.. Oh daddy

Very nice course and property. Excellent warm up with bunker, chipping, driving range & putting green.. Overall the course was in good shape. Courtesy Cart was attentive. The bag drop and check-in was slow and mumbling. Once on the course had d a great time. Would definitely play again. Carts were clean and ready to go.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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