Camelback Golf Club - Ambiente Course
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Black | 72 | 7225 yards | 73.9 | 138 |
| Verde (W) | 72 | 6630 yards | 75.8 | 135 |
| Verde | 72 | 6630 yards | 71.8 | 132 |
| Camel (W) | 72 | 6123 yards | 72.4 | 127 |
| Camel | 72 | 6123 yards | 69.0 | 124 |
| Teal (W) | 72 | 5538 yards | 69.1 | 120 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 74.2/138 | 393 | 185 | 556 | 375 | 328 | 448 | 604 | 241 | 438 | 3568 | 361 | 194 | 454 | 393 | 580 | 245 | 523 | 445 | 462 | 3657 | 7225 |
| Verde M: 71.9/132 | 373 | 160 | 504 | 352 | 300 | 413 | 569 | 210 | 395 | 3276 | 336 | 174 | 419 | 345 | 541 | 204 | 488 | 410 | 437 | 3354 | 6630 |
| Verde/Camel M: 70.4/128 | 373 | 160 | 504 | 327 | 300 | 379 | 539 | 182 | 395 | 3159 | 336 | 174 | 385 | 345 | 506 | 190 | 457 | 380 | 364 | 3137 | 6296 |
| Camel M: 69.1/125 W: 75.2/135 | 363 | 147 | 488 | 327 | 278 | 379 | 539 | 182 | 362 | 3065 | 292 | 155 | 385 | 329 | 506 | 190 | 457 | 380 | 364 | 3058 | 6123 |
| Camel/Teal M: 67.6/121 W: 73.2/132 | 363 | 147 | 488 | 275 | 278 | 343 | 500 | 156 | 362 | 2912 | 292 | 155 | 352 | 329 | 471 | 159 | 418 | 342 | 332 | 2850 | 5762 |
| Teal M: 66.4/118 W: 71.9/130 | 354 | 124 | 447 | 275 | 245 | 343 | 500 | 156 | 322 | 2766 | 273 | 137 | 352 | 288 | 471 | 159 | 418 | 342 | 332 | 2772 | 5538 |
| Teal/Red M: 64.8/114 W: 69.8/123 | 335 | 99 | 447 | 275 | 245 | 303 | 420 | 124 | 322 | 2570 | 273 | 122 | 315 | 288 | 447 | 138 | 418 | 311 | 332 | 2644 | 5214 |
| Red M: 63.8/111 W: 68.5/119 | 335 | 99 | 415 | 239 | 215 | 303 | 420 | 124 | 285 | 2435 | 244 | 122 | 315 | 253 | 447 | 138 | 381 | 311 | 332 | 2543 | 4978 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 10 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 5 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 10 |
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Photo submitted by u231178116 on 01/17/2026
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Camelback (Ambiente), hole 13 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/24/2025
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Camelback (Ambiente), hole 17 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/24/2025
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18th hole Photo submitted by horncoug on 08/26/2025
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Photo submitted by Ericm92 on 04/16/2025
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Photo submitted by Ericm92 on 04/16/2025
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Photo submitted by Ericm92 on 04/16/2025
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Photo submitted by Ericm92 on 04/16/2025
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Photo submitted by TheOneEVD on 09/02/2024
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Photo submitted by u314161489445 on 01/10/2023
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Photo submitted by u00000231888 on 12/28/2022
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Photo submitted by jeffersonj on 11/07/2021
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Photo submitted by jasondgraeber on 10/16/2021
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Photo submitted by jasondgraeber on 10/16/2021
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Photo submitted by u000002327025 on 07/05/2021
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Photo submitted by mrprice11 on 02/16/2021
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Photo submitted by mrprice11 on 02/16/2021
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Photo submitted by u011548164 on 11/24/2020
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#18 waterfalls Photo submitted by u000001581558 on 09/27/2020
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Photo submitted by NavyMac on 06/07/2020
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Photo submitted by NavyMac on 06/07/2020
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Hawk On Yard Marker Photo submitted by u000006217206 on 11/27/2019
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Camelback 1 Photo submitted by Dajavo on 01/03/2018
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Camelback 2 Photo submitted by Dajavo on 01/03/2018
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Camelback 3 Photo submitted by Dajavo on 01/03/2018
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Camelback 4 Photo submitted by Dajavo on 01/03/2018
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sunset on the course Photo submitted by Mike8947139 on 04/02/2016
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Shot of the day...almost drove Par 4 Third Hole! Photo submitted by u000001659367 on 03/10/2015
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#13 approach Photo submitted by tomkalafut on 06/03/2014
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#15 don't be long Photo submitted by tomkalafut on 06/03/2014
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#18 don't pull it Photo submitted by tomkalafut on 06/03/2014
Camelback Golf -Gorgeous place to spend the afternoon
Greens had been punched a few weeks ago still a little slow but rolled true and feel they were in really good condition. The course had some extremely dry tee boxes and patches on fairways, they were watering some during play not at all a problem. I love Camelback golf courses overall, can’t beat the peace and tranquillity of the courses. Bunkers had lots of rocks in them and hard dirt - the worst part of the course. Beautiful area by far the most relaxing round this summer, tee off at 11:50, was paired with another 2 but they let us split up due to not allot of people on course. Round took 3 hours. Staff was friendly and they all thanked us for coming out every time they saw us ! Restaurant closed on Monday and Tuesday for summer so asked for a recommendation for a drink and a bit to eat with a patio, one of the attendants recommend ‘ Ohso’ Fabulous outdoor patio with really good food !. We will be back soon to play Padre the other course.
Great course!!
Though the weather may have been brutal, the course was not. The course was great shape and we enjoyed it!
Great course , friendly staff
Had a great time playing Ambiente. Tough course with lots of bunkers that I found myself in far too often. The staff was awesome, and you can tell they try and keep the pace of play moving.
Still Playable at 115F
I have reviewed this course before. This is a links-style course that especially plays as a links course in the summer. The course was coming off two weeks rest from aeration. Nevertheless, it was still in very playable shape though the grass was cropped very short and aeration zones were plentiful. Because the ball runout is increased on links courses, you may consider clubbing down here to allow for the runout on and around the greens.
Good Track
Course was in good condition. Fairways were a little wet and thin; should be great in another week or so. Greens were firm and still recovering from sanding, but were fast and ran true. Tee boxes could use a little TLC, as could the sand/rocky traps. Pace of play was fabulous (no one else on the course at 111*), as was value for money. Staff was very friendly.
Challenging course.
Just started consistently golfing in the beginning of March this year. My advice if you are new to the game and play this course, Just play your own game, tee off from where you should per your handicap and course can be enjoyed at all levels. Only mistake I made was playing one up with everyone else when I should have played further up to enjoy round more.
Great golf experience.
Course in great shape. Three and a half hour round. Fun to play.
Wonderfull Course
A great strategic course - well bunkered yet accepting of a ground game. Lots of variety with short and long par 3s, 4s and 5s. Conditioning was excellent, expecially the greens. One of my favorite courses in the greater Phoenix area.
Well-conditioned course. Fun layout.
Check in was easy. Dropped off clubs at bag drop. Told em my name and they showed me the way to check in at the pro shop. Got there roughly 30 mins prior to my tee time. Practice area was very nice. Good sized chipping green with a solid bunker as well. Driving range was adequate with practice balls in good condition! Putting green was perfect!! Matched the speeds on the course and definitely helped me judge my putts better. It was my 1st time playing the course and was able to bring in a solid 76 from the tips. Greens rolled true and the routing was fun! A fairly drivable course with some pot bunkers strategically placed in fairways and along landing areas made placement/ club choice of the tee a key factor. The Marshall was awesome. Very friendly and seemed like he legitimately cared about our experience. Overall a great course and had a ton of fun. Only downside was there was a 3some that played atrociously slow. We began to lose our minds after 4 holes. I called the pro shop and the Marshall was there within 10 mins. Definitely recommend this course to everyone!!
Solid
Just a solid Scottsdale track. Conditions were great, fun, fair yet challenging. Will definitely play again!
A gem where there are many options
There are so many courses to choose from in the Phoenix Scottsdale area. We chose one on the higher end of the price scale, but it was very much worth it. There is a lot of play of the two courses at Camelback Golf Club. That being said, it is very well run. The course is interesting fun and challenging. The greens are fast and roll true. The course layout is expansive with a good amount of distance between between holes. You cannot walk it. It would be 10 miles plus. It was a four hour round with very little waiting. I highly recommend it.
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Arizona Golf Grind Package
The Phoenician Golf Around Package
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