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4.6
1093 Reviews (1093)
5 Stars
622
4 Stars
327
3 Stars
85
2 Stars
33
1 Stars
26
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
91.0%
Recommend this course
961 out of 1093 reviews
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4.4
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
3
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2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
78.9%
Recommend this course
15 out of 19 reviews
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4.6
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
91.3%
Recommend this course
42 out of 46 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
1093 Reviews (1093)

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 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

One of my favorited

I love the Ambiente course for its risk vs reward layout and the challenges of the greens. It requires you to use all the clubs in the bag. The links style layout is unique to most AZ courses. The staff is great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 312
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for all golf abilities

Great golf course that will challenge all abilities from scratch golfer to higher handicapp players. Greens are big but challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Course As Always

Camelback Golf Club in my opinion has the best facilities in the city. They boast two beautiful courses. Padre is your more traditional course and Ambiente is the link style course. Ambiente forces you to hit shots in certain areas in order for you to play the hole in regulation. I absolutely love this course and will continue to come back here every summer. It is pricey in the winter time, but i am more than happy to endure a hot day to play a course of this caliber. Their staff is always friendly and top notch. Course is in great shape. There were a few greens with some bare spots; but the shape the course is in, is miles ahead of everyone else in the city. Cant recommend playing here enough.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

One of the best public access layouts in the Valley

This was my first time playing the course since the renovation. I was pleasantly surprised. The layout rivals anything in the valley open to public play. The summertime rate is great. I know the winter rate will jump up but it will still be worth playing. If you are planing a golf trip to AZ you have to put this course on your list.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Course, fast play

Well worth the wait...difficult by not overly difficult. Lots of shot options. Would play again in a heartbeat.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I am glad I got a good rare

Screen on cart 157 was unable to read was of no help to a first time player at this course not one ball washer on course which u think they mite have told u to take a wet towel

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

You better able to hit straight

Great course with beautiful homes that surround. If you can stay on the fairway, you will enjoy. I lost six balls as I am terrible. It plays very long!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
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

A very good course and challenging when the wind is blowing. This added to the challenge. Good facilities and staff very helpful and accommodating.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

This course was in very good condition and the pace of play was outstanding. They have excellent t practice facilities so show up early and get warmed up. Driving range, chipping and putting areas are included in your greens fees. Every hole is fair and gives every golfer the ability to put the ball safely in play and rewards players with well placed shots. The only "strange" thing about this course are the greens. The greens play firm and it was next to impossible to leave a ball mark even with the most soaring shot. Allow for some run up as shots that walls normally land and settle had a tendency to run. Also the greens don't break like any greens I have ever played, my entire foursome were having trouble reading these greens where a read of a left or right break almost always went straight. It got to the point where none of us spent much time on a read because we knew the outcome would be a mostly straight putt. All considered a great layout and enjoyable round

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