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4.5
1080 Reviews (1080)
5 Stars
614
4 Stars
324
3 Stars
84
2 Stars
32
1 Stars
26
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
89.6%
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951 out of 1080 reviews
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4.7
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
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2 Stars
1
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.1%
Recommend this course
16 out of 17 reviews
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4.7
69 Reviews (69)
5 Stars
55
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.7%
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66 out of 69 reviews
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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

4.5
1080 Reviews (1080)

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Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bad greens and sand traps

I called before I booked to check o status of the course. The golf shop told me the greens were plugged 3 weeks ago and in great shape. They were done more recently and in terrible shape. Most of the sand traps were un-playable. I would have gone to another course if I was told the truth about the terrible shape of the greens and bunkers. At least the starter should have informed us the th bunkers were under repair. Bad form Camelback!!! The fairways were in great shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 171
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Ambiente coming back

Tees and fairways excellent- greens about 3/4 the way there to perfect. Great track.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
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 42
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Never Disappoints

Great track! In very good shape even after green’s aerated. Pro shop staff outstanding, friendly and very accommodating. Will definitely go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course!

Friendly staff. A little surprised how short the cart ladies skirt was, I saw more than I wanted to, but maybe I'm going to have to get used to this kind of thing, even at really nice courses.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Excellent ahape

Some summer time blemishes but that’s if I am being super picky. The course is in great shape. Go, you’ll have fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great desert course

Challenging somewhat short course but many ways to get into trouble! My husband and I played midday in August the monsoon month for this area! There is a lack of shade so seemed much hotter than temps! I certainly would recommend every golfer add this to their list of courses played.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

High expectations

This was our first time playing this course ; it was highly recommended by friends . The course was a ‘goat track” ! I. Was shocked how bad it was maintained ; obviously these course was built in a storm drainage area , and it looked like they had a lot of storms . However, the maintenance of the course left a little to desire , the bunkers were awful, the second cut at the greens was not blown properly and the fairways were less then acceptable . I have never played a course in condition before , we will never play this course again .

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 171
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Camelback adjusts

Signed up for Ambiente - upon arrival told they punched greens a week ago. Tried #1 and was too bumpy so they let me go off Padre instead as it was punched a month ago and was in great shape - thanks.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Summer rate was great

The course is normally WAY over priced in the spring. Definitely worth paying the summer rate.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Camelback

Best course I have played in summer. Fairways are good for July so are the greens. You actually get a true roll compared to a few others around (biltmore links/Adobe, rancho and encanto). Pretty decent yardage wise as well from tips. Pace was nice at 1:50pm as a single. I paid $60with balls and that is a great bargain right now for course conditions compared to other known courses (Phoenician, tpc, troon) and I have read that they seem to be very comparable for summer. You’ll pay a little more but you aren’t gonna get no cow track. GPS on carts, and cart girl making rounds.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 39
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great track and in good summer shape

Tougher tee shots and fair second shots make you think about how you play this track. It’s in great summer shape and I will be back soon. Greens were punched a few weeks ago amd they look it but they don’t play like there punched there rolling great . Just a solid track go enjoy

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun track!!

Always love playing this course. Greens are coming in nicely after overseed. Great course to see where your game is at, regardless of what tee box you play.

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