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
Lovr the renovation
Played Ambiente on a bluebird day. Course is so very nice. The conditions of the course were just outstanding. The greens were the best I have played in the valley and the renovations really made this course a must play.
The bunkers had plenty of sand and the tee box choices made for great options. We were all very pleased that we played it and all agree we will be back soon.
Good Value
We have played many Scottsdale courses and we felt this course was one of the best values.
We appreciate your feedback, and happy to hear that your experience was great!
Excellent value.
Course was in great shape, especially the greens. Very fast and true
Thank you for your feedback! Hope to see you again soon.
Camelback was great GolfNow has gone down hill in customer service
Enjoyed Camelback, played with Larry Fitzgerald, I am a Hawks fan, but enjoyed the round.
Fun Course
Fun course and very different than the Padre. Watch out for frost delays if you're playing in th winter months. We booked an 11:30 tee time and showed up at 10:30 to hit a few balls at the range. When we showed up they informed us that there had been a frost delay in the morning and all of the tee times had been delayed. We ended up teeing off a little after 12:30.
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the Padre course. We are hoping that the colder weather passes soon so we can avoid any weather delays. Thank you for your understanding.
Very poor service
We we stuck with a dead cart on the thirteenth hole and in spite of two phone calls and promises of assistance no one ever came out with a replacement. When we managed to drive/push the cart in all the staff had gone home. I left a complaint and contact info and never received a call back. I would avoid this course.
We are so sorry to hear about this, and would appreciate it if you could reach out and ask for the Head Pro. Look forward to hearing from you.
Ambiente
This course has been completely redone and is much better then what it replaced.
The layout of Ambiente is indeed completely different from what it was- we are glad that you enjoyed it!
A must play in the Valley of the Sun
Really interesting track. Always in great shape. Greens are firm and fast but always in excellent shape. I highly recommend.
Thank you for your kind comments! We appreciate your support and hope to see you out here again soon.
Good experience, as usual
Ambiente is an intriguing track with open space all around and full sight lines - but that doesn't make it easy. Course was in great shape, especially the greens. Only downside to the round was a very slow foursome ahead of us - but the ranger assured us they were on schedule and holes were full ahead of them. Third time on the course - like it a lot, though some of the holes look very similar, especially on the back. Broad landing areas in general, but some deep bunkers guard a number of greens.
Thank you for your feedback regarding the course and the pace of play. We are glad that you find Ambiente challenging but fun!
A good day of golf but I have had better
The course is like a classic Links course. One way out and one way in.
The course was in pretty good shape and the greens were very fast.
Pace of play was slow even although there did not seem to be a lot of people out on the course. it took us 4.5 hours to play.
The course is surrounded by homes, and is not a picturesque as some in the area. However a good challenge, and a fun day out.
We appreciate your feedback and have passed it along to improve golfers' experience moving forward. Happy to hear that you enjoyed the course.
Saturday am. Round
Good course. Excellent greens. Need to work the ball right to left to stay out of trouble off the tee.
Ravine on right side of most holes. Continuous 18, so no quitting after 9 if play is slow.
That was the case this past Saturday morning. 5 hour round.
Would reccomed! Perhaps weekday play isn't as jammed up
Thank you for your comments regarding the course and the pace of play. We appreciate you letting us know about your experience and will use it to improve our processes. We certainly understand that time is a valuable asset and playing at a good pace is important for an enjoyable round.
Excellent conditions
Overall condition of course was outstanding. Even with oversees the fairways were not overly wet. Greens were fast but held approach shots. Hot Deal made the round very affordable, but even at regular rates it less expensive than other courses in Scottsdale and a good test for any skill level.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts about our course!
1st Timer
Upon arrival, beginning with Outside Services, through the Pro Shop and Starter, service was excellent. You have "customer service" right. I had an issue with my cart, Outside took care of it immediately!
The course is in great shape, greens were fast, fast, took some time getting used to, but we're all consistent.
Pace of play was a bit of an issue; several groups in front of us were slow; the Player Assistant explained he was trying to get them moving. A few times on the back 9 there were 3 groups on the same hole. For my partner who is a member, seemed like more of an issue than for me.
Thank you for a great round. Again every employee I came in contact with, had "customer service" foremost in their mind! I would recommend your course without a doubt!
Larry Cole 860-705-0027
We appreciate your comments about your experience and are so glad that you were treated well by our staff! Looking forward to seeing you again.
Here on a. Visit
Course is ok but not worth the money. I'm use to playing $35 and $45 courses back home and their condition matches this $80-$100 course. Some scenic holes but mainly within a housing development.
Thank you for your feedback. We apologize that your experience did not meet your expectations. If you haven't tried out our Padre course, we hope you'll consider that in the future.
nice course
fast greens. playing pace was average. not sure that i would pay regular rate but got excellent deal on golf now
Thanks for playing our course!
Challenging
Found the course challenging but didn't have my A game on this day. The course was cart path only on the day we played. Overall the course was in good condition and play was quick with my foursome done in less than 3.5 hours.
We are so glad you had a great day with us. We hope to see you again soon!
Off fairway grass is a pain
We stopped and had lunch before we went out. Lunch menu was limited. But the turkey club was excellent. The starter warned us to stay in the fairway and we would have a good round. I should have listened to him. Most of us in the foursome hit into the grass at least once per hole. Needless to say that ball was gone forever. They had just over seeded and it was cart path only. This really slowed up play so much that we didn't finish our round before the sun went down. We saved $$ by playing later in the afternoon but I would never pay full price to play this course.
Thank you for your comments about your experience. The course is currently in great shape, and off the cart path, so we hope to see you again soon.
Pace of play -- zero
Course condition -- great. Pace of play --zero. Played behind a 4-some of members for over 4.5 hours. Nightmare. The entire course was backed up. Zero marshaling. One & done.
Thank you for your feedback. We have addressed this with our staff and hope that you'll consider coming back out to see us again.
really nice layout
Played Ambiente for the first time.Loved it. Will definitely go back
Thanks so much! We appreciate your feedback and are very happy to hear that you had a great experience.
A Must Play Course!
The Ambiente Course at Camelback Golf Club is one of the most spectacular courses in the greater valley. Starting with the first hole, players move westward, hitting right along the base of Camelback mountain. Course terrain is ever changing and thus challenging. But even for a bogey golfer, it's manageable and fun!
Staff was excellent & helpful, at every level. Driving range was in perfect condition, easy to park your golf cart adjacent to where you practice, and huge buckets of balls were at each station. Bottles of drinking water were provided to each player, as well as ice and towels. Carts equipped with GPS, so no need for range finder.
Thank you for your review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience, from start to finish. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again!
Arizona Golf Grind Package
Arizona Golf Grind Package
Thank you for your review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the course. We look forward to seeing you again soon!