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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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Playable and fun

The course is fairly straight forward, yet provides a challenge.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Golf

Great course a lot of fun, can be challenging if you miss the fairways

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Design of course lacks creativity

Every hole looks the same. Not much of a challenge.
Easy to lose balls in the native grasses.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

The course was in great shape

The staff is friendly and the ranger was attentive. Great overall experience, love the new course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Walked

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout friendly staff

Tough greens especially #16 play one tee box forward for an enjoyable and challenging round

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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