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4.5
1224 Reviews (1224)
5 Stars
597
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
94.2%
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1088 out of 1224 reviews
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4.5
32 Reviews (32)
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
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
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57 out of 59 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
1224 Reviews (1224)

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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Handicap 5-9
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
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Very Nice Course

Course was in good shape, pace was good even with a small tournament out in front of us. Would definitely play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 8
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4.0
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Value Good
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Reviews 7
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
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Great Course

Loved the course. Very nice and fun. Some challenging holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
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First Time Playing

Great course

Beautiful setting played the Padre course and it won!

Great price with Golf now otherwise couldn't afford it.

Many challenges but a fair course and fairways and greens immaculate. Staff very friendly and Marshall kept pace of play good we completed in just over 4 hours

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Majestic Course

I went as a single to this course and was placed with two members who were a pleasure to play with. The course itself was absolutely beautiful. Greens and fairways like carpets; fringes decently trimmed and playable. I was worried I would be up to the difficulty level (I'm a 14 handicap) but found the course challenging and fair and came in on handicap. Staff were helpful. Last ... and this may seem like a trivial thing ... but when I get to the end of a course I visit that I really like, I often get a hat as a souvenir for future use, and I would have bought one for sure at Camelback, but their logo features the dopiest looking camel you can imagine. For a course in the "ritzy" part of town with Mercedes and Porsches lining the parking lot, that childish logo just does not match the otherwise impeccable taste of the club.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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
Verified Purchaser
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
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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 1000 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
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