Camelback Golf Club - Ambiente Course
About
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
Fun course
Fun course. Very well maintained. Excellent course for great scenic views. Lots of native grasses.
course condition
condition was excellent. Greens could not have been better
Perfect conditions
Wow this course was in great shape. Not sure how they do it. The fairways were perfect, the greens were marvelous and even the tee boxes were a 10. Truly a great experience with little play and I was sent out an hour before my tee time. The practice area was also unbelievable. From sand to chipping to working on my irons it couldn't get any better. I played Ambiente and it was a challenge but not particularly unusual. The course layout was a but basic but that is my only criticism. Great place to play. I will return.
Great Links play in Scottsdale
My first play since this course was redone and I like the new layout. The Links style layout was lush and green. The greens are large and prisine with some having big undulation and slope making most approach shots challenging. The bunkers were numerous and many had steep faces. I didn't like the large grooves in the ranked sand (I was in a few) but I think it is part of the links design. A great play if you can get a good rate.
Fantastic Course
Great course. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The condition of the course was perfect. Lush fairways and smooth greens. Just the right degree of difficulty for a 20 handicap.
Course is in fantastic shape- layout a little boring
The course is built around an arroyo. The first 10 holes go straight out one side of it, the last 8 holes come back the other side of it. So the layout was a little boring. Many of the holes looked the same. Par 3's were ALL 200+ yards. It was in lush, pristine condition, but I thought the layout was repetitive. I'm glad I played it. Nice clubhouse and great burger.
This is one of the best in Scottsdale
The course is in excellent shape! The fairways are well groomed. The greens are fast!
The staff are very friendly and helpful. I will definitely play here again!
Excellent
Great value. Great course and in great condition. Will do it again.
Great Fall Day at Camelback
Played in the middle of a scramble tournament but made it around before dark. Very nice layout. Greens were in super condition. Tees nearly all the way back on the par 3's made it more challenging and fun. Good track.
course in excellent shape
overseed came in very nice this year Carts in great condition.pace of play was a little slow took about 4 hours and 40 minutes. sand traps are in great shape but deep and tough. greens are excellent
Deserves a 5 star only if the speed of play is < 4hrs & friendlier starter
I am an out of towner and booked a round at this course since it is so close to my hotel. Nov during week day, I would imagine its not peak season yet, I can get my round in for around 4 hrs.
We have been waiting on every single hole since hole 1. Teed off 12:30 and finished at 5:30. I called in around hole 10 and asked if the ranger can take a look since there was a full hole in front of 2 groups ahead. Jose, a very friendly guy from the pro shot said he would page the ranger. 2 holes later, still no ranger. I called again and Jose said I should come in after my round and see "what the head pro can do for me" (meaning if they can give me some sort of discounts or compensation). I explained, I didn't want anything from them other than a decent pace.
Then in 10 mins, here came the ranger. He basically said "you are ahead. you are playing behind a 4 some, so what do you expect? The 4 some is actually 9 minutes early. We play 4.5 hr round". He literally made me feel like I am just a complainer. So I kept my mouth shut. I would expect a solution from a ranger and not justification on why those guys are playing so slow on a weekday, with NO ONE in front of them. So, Mr Ranger...my round lasted 5 hrs. Not 4.5 hrs that you said. One possible solution is move us to a different hole, OR check to see if those 4somes will let us pass, OR move us to a different course since they are a 36 hole course. I don't know what option we would have picked, BUT just saying "there is nothing wrong with this" is everything wrong with this. This guy has ruined this round of golf and the perception of this golf course. Don't they give ranger a customer service 101????
Cart Paths only
Golf Now did not indicate ‘cart paths only’ This was due to reseeding and. Too much walking and trying to hit near cart path.
Play it.
Recently reopened after overseeing. Cart path only. Greens smooth and relatively fast. Tees and fairways with new grass and a bit shaggy. Excellent overall conditions. Sub 4 hour round - not crowded and twosomes mostly. Friendly and competent staff. $69 rate. If you don’t mind Cary path only I suggest you play it ASAP.
Outdated
Even though in its hay-day it must have been magnificent however the years have taken a toll on this property. Did not enjoy the course lay out or the amenities. The rates are way over inflated.