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4.5
1222 Reviews (1222)
5 Stars
596
4 Stars
446
3 Stars
104
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%
Recommend this course
1086 out of 1222 reviews
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4.5
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.7%
Recommend this course
29 out of 30 reviews
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4.5
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.6%
Recommend this course
56 out of 58 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
1222 Reviews (1222)

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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Overall this course is great

Not a single problem with my round of golf. Great time

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Wouldn’t pay that amount again

As an Arizona resident, it’s getting hard to play more than a couple rounds a month with the pricing. The price for this course was nearly $300. While I do like Padre, I don’t think it’s a top 30 course in the state but they charge like a top 5.

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Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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4.0
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Great service with friendly efficient staff

Unfortunately it had rained the day before so some of the course was under water

Slow play also blighted the round but the course was in good condition and the greens superb

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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3.0
Verified Purchaser

Just ok

Staff was very friendly …driving range was nice. Pace of play was ok. The course was a little beat up. Fairways were average but the rough was really beat up. Greens were above average. At $250 I would have expected a lot more

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Very Disappointed

I have played this course before and has a decent experience. I prefer the Ambiente course but Padre isn’t bad. Anyway, based on my previous experience I took my wife and a friend from out of town to play here. The desk staff was nice and friendly. We at lunch in the bar/restaurant which was great (highly recommend the chili). We met the starter and he was not friendly or welcoming at all. We played our round in a little over 4 hours, not bad. After our round we dropped off our carts and no one was there, so we unloaded and then they guys come from the cart shop asking if we would like our clubs cleaned (which I thought was a given). We said yes, they cleaned them so I gave them a healthy tip $20. Then they all left without offering to help take the bags. I asked the manager if they were in a hurry and he glared and did nothing. Anyway very disappointing and probably won’t go back, especially for the price I paid.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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