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4.6
1101 Reviews (1101)
5 Stars
627
4 Stars
329
3 Stars
86
2 Stars
33
1 Stars
26
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
92.1%
Recommend this course
969 out of 1101 reviews
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4.4
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
5
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2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
83.3%
Recommend this course
20 out of 24 reviews
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4.6
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
90.7%
Recommend this course
39 out of 43 reviews
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Course Highlights
The Ambiente Course consistently impresses with immaculate conditions from tee to green, featuring strategic bunkers and subtle fairway undulations that reward thoughtful shot-making. Friendly, efficient staff and a well-appointed clubhouse with scenic views make this a standout value in the Phoenix area.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7225 yards
Slope 138
Rating 73.9

Camelback Golf Club features two courses, Padre and Ambiente (formerly known as Indian Bend Course). The Ambiente Course underwent a major renovation in 2013. Making the course more eco friendly was one of the major goals of the renovation in addition to improving the layout's playability for a wider range of skill levels. The creatively shaped greens offer a variety of different putting options that present interesting risk-reward opportunities. The renovation added 100 acres of native desert and grass areas that add not only beauty but also require a third less water. Rolling terrain is the defining characteristic of the Ambiente Course, from the undulating fairways to dramatic drops in elevation. There are five sets of tees with forward tees that have easier approach angles and no forced carried, allowing even beginners to approach the golf course with confidence.

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Course Details

Year Built 1970
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Snyder (1980) Jason Straka (2013)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
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 VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover 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

4.6
1101 Reviews (1101)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 44
Patio Dining 33
19th Hole Scenic Views 20
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 118
Undulating Greens 104
Thick Rough 72
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 100
Locals 68
A Weekend Splurge 55
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 115
At a Resort 48
Near Local Attractions 42

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Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course that had just reopened

Had a great day at Camelback. Great layout, it was in very good condition. The starter told me they had just reopened. Anyway, it was a great day, course was a little soft because of watering and the temp was 117. Only issue was that the hole cutter was a little dull on one side, so the every cup was a bit off. Otherwise, it was a great day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 66
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Expensive but interesting

Fairways very dry and hard to find a good lie.

Greens also rough and slow.

Beautiful layout with all the expensive homes to admire.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 66
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Excellent staff. Fairways quite dry and hard. Like hitting off concrete.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Bring Sherpa guide to help from greens to cart

Have played Camelback padre 10 yrs ago enjoyed the course, Ambiente not so much, nothing against links layout but for craps sake many long walks from where I park ur cart to the green, I was tired just walking back and forth from cart to green and back, way to far away, it ruined our day

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Canadian golfer

Course was in great shape for end of June. Some thin spots on fairways not to many, greens where in great shape will play again this week!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Must play course in Scottsdale, AZ

This is a long links style course. You can't go wrong playing Camelback courses. Great summer rate and not many people. Water station every hole gets you hydrated during rounds. I had a blast playing all by myself and shooting 76 from blue. The starter was a true gentleman. If you are in Scottsdale or Pheonix area, book yourself a round of golf here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
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
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 172
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Value value value

Top 3 course in the valley for value. Always a pleasure playing Ambiente!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 189
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

4.467 Stars

Sneaky challenging, but most holes were straight forward. Did a nice job on remodeling. Greens were very nice but tricky.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fairways were fast and so was the round.

Went out as a threesome around 11:20am and made it back to clubhouse before 2:30.

Greens still had the slightest indication that they had been punched recently, but they rolled out well, but were not as fast as I anticipated. All things considered, the course played well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Hopes were high… and catfished

When coming to this course after seeing so many great reviews we were somewhat disappointed with what we got. Pros of this course were that it was in good shape (besides the aerated greens) and people were very nice with lots of small amenities. Pace of play was also very solid. Cons of this course were that every hole was pretty much the same and the scenery just never stood out. At the end of the day the price was just way too high for an average course. Having aerated greens is something that happens but we showed up without warning and paid in full.

We had previous played Las Sendas the day before and thought that course outperformed this one in almost every category for 50 dollars less.

It was not a bad experience and the course was in good shape but I guess we were just expecting more with some of the reviews we had seen.

My father in law who is not a nice reviewer says “Catfish ?”

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Hard to pass if you can get a hot deal course is amazing as always

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very nice resort course

This was about what I expected for the price. Service was great, staff was friendly, pace of play was good and the course was beautiful. Unfortunately the trouble was all on the side that I miss on!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Gem in Scottsdale

Honestly I love both courses at Camelback CC. Ambience is the most unique course you’ll play in Arizona. The staff is great and the course will test your skill with multiple tee boxes/combos.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 244
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Arizona Advisor
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played

Terrific

Great links course in one of the most upscale neighborhoods in the Valley. Fairways are always premo and the greens are always complete, consistent surfaces. The day I played the greens were a bit bumpy and caused the ball to wander in odd tracks, so maybe time to roll the greens. Still a very enjoyable place to play golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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