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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
A nice change from most courses
You forget you are in AZ with the links style course. It's forgiving at times but you need to bear down and hit good shots.
Golf
Great course a lot of fun, can be challenging if you miss the fairways
Very solid golf course
very good golf course that is challenging and has a great layout. It's not the typical desert golf course more a links style feel. Would recommend the course to anyone.
Very enjoyable course
A very nice golf course but don't miss the fairway. The rough is so penal that it is almost a sure lost ball if you miss the fairway. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
First time but last
I did play in the middle of the summer so it was hot and the price was right at less than $40. Staff was great and the course was in great shape. The greens rolled well and were not too fast. I played back tees and it played long with the wind but I also got a lot of roll.
The club house was nice and staff friendly.
The beers were a little pricey but when it is 113 outside you ca charge $7 for a beer.
Overall excellent value for the course but again it is in the summer.
Challenging
First time playing this course. Some undulating greens and punishing rough. Was over 110 degrees so got very slow on the last 5-6 holes as people in front of us tired in the heat. Would play again as local knowledge will help.
Design of course lacks creativity
Every hole looks the same. Not much of a challenge.
Easy to lose balls in the native grasses.
ambiente
I played this course for 1st time ,i am a 12-15 handicap.it was beautiful course but challenging narrow fairways and tough greens .great course for challenger the average golfer .It was a great experience though if u don't hit ball straight off tee it could be frustrating course .lot of out of bounds tall grass down middle of course on all 18 holes .S till would play again!
Best in the Valley
Links style course with lots of native areas bordering the holes. No trees to use as aiming points, but numerous bunkers. GPS on the golf carts are exceptional for giving distances to features on every hole. FIrst tee time out on a weekday. Got around in 2.25 hours! My favorite course to play in the Valley. Greens were pretty slow but held shots into the greens very well. Maintenance crews have to delay their start of preparing the course due to early morning noise restrictions by the surrounding neighborhoods. Personnel were very courteous and did not impede play.
Great remodel
Playing from the tips really made us use every club in the bag. Some of the longest par 3s I ever played. Fun links course. Can't wait to challenge the course again.
great facility
I play this course on a fairly regular basis and can highly recommend it to local golfers as well as guests visiting Scottsdale. The courses, two 18 hole, are always in great condition. The best attribute for this facility is the staff, very professional and always friendly. I can not compliment the staff enough in a brief review, but they are the main reason for us playing here at a regular basis.
Thank you.
I love this course
Great course and a wonderful staff this is my favorite course. As a frequent player I am concerned about the way the holes are cut, I have played Ambiente at least 6 times this year with different levels of golfers and nobody can make putts. I don't know if it's because the holes aren't cut properly or that the greens are still very young, you can get the ball to the hole it just don't go in. I love this course.
The course was in great shape
The staff is friendly and the ranger was attentive. Great overall experience, love the new course.
Fine layout nearby
A really picturesque and challenging course that I like to play when the weather heats up a little and the rates come down a little
The course was in tip top shape and fun to play
This was our first time playing this course and we felt the new design and overall condition of the course was great. The wildflowers in the native grass areas gave a lot of color. We had a fun rime
Great layout friendly staff
Tough greens especially #16 play one tee box forward for an enjoyable and challenging round
Nice conditions, very fast greens
First time playing the Ambiente. Layout is very friendly, wide fairways, bunkers place along far sides. Condition of course was excellent for 90plus degree temps. Greens were hard and fast, but putted very true. Pace of play was slightly slower due to players not adequate talent for the course.
Nice new course
Excellent condition but to long to play 4.45hres.
Il you étant to go tais course mâle sûre you havé a discount.
Totally playing this again!
Everything about this round of golf was great! Greens to fairways were fun and challenging. Great shape and the pace of play was awesome! Totally playing again and telling everyone about it
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