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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
92.6%
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4.5
18 Reviews (18)
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
94.4%
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4.6
85 Reviews (85)
5 Stars
59
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
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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

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4.5
1195 Reviews (1195)
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great, fast course

Staff was exceptionally helpful and friendly. Course was in great shape and we were able to play 18 holes in a little more than 3 hours. Frequent visits from drink cart, great food at clubhouse after - very great experience!

Conditions Excellent
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Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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3.0
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First Time Playing

Poor Ameneties

It was 107 and they had NO water on the course (there was an older style water fountain at the restroom but it was hot water). At hole 9 back at the club house, we asked for ice. They reported they had none! And no beverages available for sale. At hole 10 we were greeted with a player urinating at the T box. The holes themselves were in poor condition. At hole 12 we had dog walkers, approaching on the T off, oblivious to it all.

Given the season the grass itself was well maintained and the surrounding scenery was beautiful. Fairly easy course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

This course is in great shape for the middle of summer

Padre is a fun layout. The course is in good shape, quite green, the greens are in great shape.

Pace of play was 3-1/2 hours, so fast.

They have all the same service as winter, with far fewer people.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 90
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course, Excellent Staff

Course has a nice mix of holes. Par 5 greens seem small. Staff was very friendly. Played in 3 hours mid week.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Summer Round!

Haven’t played much recently so not much to compare to, but for mid summer in Phoenix, can’t imagine finding much better course conditions at a public. Both fairways and greens were great. Staff was nice. 6:30 tee time, was done in 3 hours. There are cheaper options out there but if you’re looking for a quality course to play, highly recommend CGC.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 343
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played

Padre Course still recovering from Aeration

The Padre course was in overall good condition, though aerated fairways and greens were still needing 1-2 more weeks of recovery. Pace was excellent, taking just over 3 hours for me to walk, as a sole single player at mid-day with106* + temperatures. Sand traps were well maintained , with most tee boxes being level.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Challenging but fair

Course was in great condition. Staff was super friendly. Great course. Bunkers and some water. Keeps you thinking. Play smart.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 46
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid summer find

Greens were in great shape, fairways were nice. Really solid summer find and value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

First Time

This is the first time I've played here, but for the heat of summer the course was in good shape and it was an enjoyable round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Good times!

The starter was an extremely friendly man from Connecticut. The man in the pro shop, cart woman and woman in the bar were kind as well. The course was very well kept and I had a very nice round. I had never played Padre before but had played their other course. A very wonderful facility I will visit again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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