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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Great First Time Experience
Nice course. Somewhat flat. Was in great shape for the middle of the summer. The homes on the course are stunning.
Unbelievably well kept
I have golfed almost every golf course in Phoenix. I especially like to play in the summer because the rates are low. The course is an unbelievably great shape for the summertime. Make sure you stay out of the tall grass. Great course for the money.
Great course 1st time.
Staff really friendly & helpful.
Seemed very sincere in helping.
Very hot day ~112
Course not busy
Bad, couldn't read the GPS screen-which made it hard to follow as a 1st timer. Asked for & got help on the course
Well maintained (mid-summer); very beautiful. Will return.
Great day!
Course conditions were fantastic. Kudos to course management as the fairways and greens were the best I've seen this summer. Played 18 in less than four hours. A very hot day but water was readily available and the Marshall even provided cold towels with eucalyptus scent! Staff was very courteous and helpful. A great day!!
Good greens and fairways
Always a pleasure to play. Short but challenging layout. Well Kept.
Amazing Layout, outstanding conditions for summer weather
I work in the golf industry at a private club in Scottsdale so I am a bit spoiled with great conditions and fast pace. For a public facility in the summer, I was jaw dropped at this course. WOW, the layout of this course is downright amazing. The course conditions for summer out here in the desert were beyond impressive as the agronomy staff has done their job right. The greens were rolling great, bunkers were good, and plentiful, and the on course water bottle stations were a nice sight to see for a public facility. Great outside Staff (Bagroom, Starters, On-course)
Overall, this place blew my expectations away. Job well done Camelback!
Great course to play
Fun to play hard but beautiful views
ambiente is a gem
This course is off the beaten path of Scottsdale courses but if you venture into Paradise Valley for a truly great golf experience this is it! I love playing this course
Too much high grass on Ambiente Course.
Would play Padre course only in future.
This course is amazing compared to the old Indian Bend Course
Will be playing this course a lot more in the future!
Great experience
A links layout. Greens read true. Excellent condition. Wild flowers everywhere. Length good for most handicaps. We played in 3/12 hours. Did tee off early in day but never saw anyone ahead. Staff very polite at every position. Even course workers stopped whenever we were near. Snack shop, cart lady, and all golf assistants were friendly and professional. Great experience, beautiful day...
Awesome golf experience
First time playing here and what a treat. We played six rounds on our most recent trip to Phoenix and this was probably our group's favourite course. The conditioning of the course was superb. The layout is very unique - definitely not your typical Arizona desert layout. But it's not easy by any means. The native fescue grass that borders the fairways will eat up golf balls and they are a lot harder to spot than you would think. Beautiful facility, will definitely return next year.
Target golf
Great course if you can place your ball where the architect dictates. Driver not necessary on many holes. Course was in excellent condition, but had many hazards. It was fun to play, but I preferred the second course called Padre.
Great course
Beautiful greens, fun driving tees and not too dificult
Great Experience!
course in great shape, weather excellent, service excellent. nice day on the course.
Excellent course, great staff
I had an 11:40 tee time but there was an opening at 10:50, so the staff told us to go ahead. We played in 3 and half hours. Winds came up on the back and every hole was into the wind which made it difficult. But very enjoyable especially with the hot deal rate.
Middle of the pack
Course was in good condition. Greens were slower than most we played in Scottsdale. Course has good bunkering and is a good layout, though not spectacular. We teed off around 2 pm, and didn't have many players around us.
Another GEM
The staff here is exceptional! The course is pristine as well and the views are great. No issues at all except it was a tourney day and it took 5+ hours to play. Make sure to ask before you go if the course is hosting 2 tourneys that day!!!
otherwise, spectacular!!!