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 |
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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
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
Links style, requires planning and focus
Great condition, well bunkered, staying in the fairway is a must. Greens large and undulating, smooth and fast, but would hold a good approach shot.
Nice course
I would definitely play again. Staff very friendly with great driving range facilities. Course was well maintained and greens rolled very true.
Great links course
Nice links course with a variety of tee boxes to suit all levels. Course was in great condition and greens were firm and fast but will hold a full iron shot. Definitely worth the deal on golfnow.
Great course
I have played at several courses in the Scottsdale and Phoenix area and this is one of the better ones. It is a golfers golf course with strategic bunkers placed throughout. The course has a links feel which is a nice change of pace for the area. Wonderful course conditions with a great staff. Enjoy!
Ambiante .. cool but over-valued
This redo of the Indian Bend course is definitely a step up. But its winter rate and spring rate is crazy. I get it. In Scottsdale you can get that. But this course should find some way to give Phoenix residents a break. Word of mouth matters.
great experience!
Camelback lived up to all expectations. recommended by staff at another course. played the ambiante course for $69. first off the staff is very helpful and friendly. awesome clubhouse and range. best course i have ever played for under $100. very open but challenging. cant say enough about the conditions, perfect tee boxes and greens. will definitely be back!
Better Than Most
It's worth playing if you can't get on TPC Scottsdale.
Great new course
This is a great layout. Links style golf in the desert. Played a bit shorter because the course is still new (greens and fairways were firm), but still in great shape considering. Challenges all aspects of game! Nice course. Would like the rates to be a little lower. Pricey if you play at full price.
New World Class Course In The Heart Of Paradise Valleyu
This course is superb in every way. It is undoubtedly the best new course in the valley and among the best in the country. Back tees are too much for most, but there are tees for all abilities. There's risk/reward at every turn, and the greens are already world class. Add to this the views, the availability of its sister Padre Course, the friendliness of the staff, the excellence of the practice facilities, and the ambience of the clubhouse, and this course will become a destination course and a jewel in the Marriott crown.
Great Course
Excellent course, staff is super friendly, very attentive.
Course can play difficult from rear tees, and plays super fun from the forward tees.
Lots to offer- great conditions, great layout and design, lots of different looks and options for how to play the course