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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
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4 Stars
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3 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

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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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Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great challenge for any golfers

Course conditions where very good compared to other courses I played at the same time period. Nice fast greens. Staff very caring. Hope to go back in a near future.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

COURSE IS IN GREAT SHAPE. PLENTY OF SAND IN THE BUNKERS AND THE GREENS ARE ROLLING TRUE AT AROUND 10.5-11.5. THE STAFF WAS GREAT ESPECIALLY RICK THE STARTER.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Nice Course

This course was very nice in great shape and the staff were very friendly. I really enjoyed the course but probably would not play again unless there was a great hot deal with lots of coupons that I could use. Course is pricey but very nice.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course to play especially if you get a good price (Hot Deals) from Golf Now.

Strengths: very well maintained, nice course layout, great practice range, friendly staff.

Weaknesses: Lots of well positioned sand traps - but too much clay/dirt mixed with sand, very smooth and maintained greens - but far too hard and do not hold shots.

Would I play there again - yes, but I certainly wouldn’t pay full rate.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A wonderful experience!

Great value with GolfNow-Hot Deals! My favourite course in the Scottsdale area and it didn't disappoint us! Greens and fairways in excellent condition for this time of year. The Padre was very challenging and extremely enjoyable. Staff were very attentive and amenities were sufficient. Would highly recommend!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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 Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun time, good to spend with out of town guests to relax...

Staff was good, nice tips at tee off. Drinks on course were crazy expensive, but thats typical in Scottsdale. $100+ bucks a head for golfing at 2PM, just got it in before sunset. No problems, had a good time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lots of holes close to each other

The greens are in great shape. Rest of the course is just ok. Very slow pace and small greens. The course is tight and the holes are close together.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A good challenge

This is a wonderful course. I would play it again today if I could.

You can’t always use driver if you want to position the ball for your second shot. You have to be a great short iron player , know how to stay out or get out of bunkers, and when you get to the green, you need to trust your eyes and putt well.

Very friendly staff who want to say yes to your requests rather than no.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great day

Had a great time with our first day of golf starting out at this course.good shape and the greens were in great shape.!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Great Day

Arrived on site and was greeted by a continuous rain. Began the course by myself since the others in my golf now group choose to stay dry. Hooked up with a Canadian (John) Alberta on the fourth hole and proceeded to have the course to ourselves. I enjoyed this course very much. The greens were in excellent shape very few divot scars. Played the padre side of the 36 which is a standard layout what you see is what you get. Course difficulty is a fair track, step back a box and toughen it up if you want. As always the company is what makes or breaks a round. John the Canadian was a joy to play with. This Marriott property is very well maintained. Would love to play 36 next time out if time allows.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

A wet Valentine's

Game started out in light drizzle but by the back nine it was full shower mode.Hard to appreciate the beauty & challenge of the course when it was so wet!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

I love it

I had the place mostly to myself which was just great

Love this course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good course

We really enjoyed our round the greens were as advertised the defence for the course cause they were fast. The only downside was the GPS carts as advertised never did work and the course employee could not get it to work either.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Scottsdale golf trip

The whole experience was great from the checking in to the completion of the round. Wonderful staff and great course. Would go back anytime and would highly recommend it. We were a twosome so it played slow because we play fast but we still done in about 4 hours

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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