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4.5
1196 Reviews (1196)
5 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
93.2%
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1061 out of 1196 reviews
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4.8
11 Reviews (11)
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10
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Conditions
5.0
Value
4.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
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4.6
77 Reviews (77)
5 Stars
56
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
97.4%
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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
1196 Reviews (1196)
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Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

As golf

Good course , pace of play was good. Nice course to play

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

Excellence at Every Turn

I booked as a single for 1:00 PM. The twosome I was with, cancelled. They then said I could tee off with another twosome at 12:30. They had left early at noon. I settled in with a threesome at 12:50. Wonderful to be fitted in. I had heard rumours about slow play. We never had to wait for a single shot, nor was there anyone waiting for us. The fairways were lush with some great rolls. Teeboxes were level......a nice change from some courses. The greens were fast and undulating. Once climatized to the speed, there were some great putts made. A great experience at a great course. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I would recommend this course to anyone with less than a 20 handicap. Note.....the adjoining properties are breathtaking.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Big Fun

Padre Course was wonderful park land course, nice mix of length/difficulty of holes...all in great condition...only complaint was the greens on the shortish par 5s have, in my opinion, unfair slopes to the adjacent water hazards...caution all to aim for edge of greens opposite of adjacent water hazards, even with a wedge in your hands.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pleasant round

We got a GolfNow rate which encouraged us to play here. We enjoyed the views and the staff and amenities were nice. Enjoyed the day.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Camelback

Camelback books ttime every 10 minutes. I left the course

On 23 because I just couldn't take it any more. Great track just slloooooooow!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Camelback Padre Course

Great facility! Great service from start to finish. Practice area is worth getting there early to warm up. Course was in good shape. Gave it 4 stars because the fairways were just a little off in places. Greens are fantastic! Had the course to ourselves and played a leisurely round in right at four hours. Beautiful clubhouse! Great value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Time!

First time to play the course. Great condition, pace of play and a great staff! Teed off at 1:41 and had time too play additional holes. Marshall was noticed several times just making sure things were good. Can't wait to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 98
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Very Nice

The course was in very good condition and the layout was very nice. I guess I just expected it to be above what I consider the very good mark. The views were not what I expected. But the greens rolled true and my husband and I enjoyed our round.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great last course to our vacay

Played the course many years ago. Remember it being enjoyable. This time, we were the first to go out and played as a twosome. Very fast. Staff was not only friendly, but helpful. Informed us of a group put way ahead of us so we could adjust our pace of play. The course was in great condition. We had played there other courses in the area that weekend and this was by far the best.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for the money...

We really enjoyed our round. Great course, the fairways and greens are in outstanding condition. Pace of play was not an issue. We will play here again in the near future.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The Padre

A course in beautiful condition. Lots of bunkers but that's ok.

It's worth a golfnow "hot deal" price: but not more than $90 a round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times 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 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Great Course Conditions

This was the first time playing this course and was very impressed with everything. The Cart guys, and Pro Shop staff, were friendly and helpful.

The practice facilities were great.

Overall course conditions was almost perfect. The greens rolled true and the fairways were carpet like.

Will definitely play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Top notch

I have played Padre an several occasions but this round was the most enjoyable Staff was on top of everything and the course could not have been in better playing condition. Greens were fast and the traps soft and very payable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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