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
Ambiente a must play
This is my favorite public fee course in Phoenix/Scottsdale. If you played the old Indian Bend course, come back and play this new world. There's really nothing like it that I play with so many shot choices from the tee and various ways to use the green contours to get it close. The site lines are wide open to see Camelback and Mummy Mountain. The greens are perfect. It's in great shape and a must play.
challenging
Great greens, fast and true.
Small landing areas off the tee box will take the driver out of your hands on numerous holes as much of the ruff is unplayable.
BORING
Been there done that don't have to go back. Very boring course straight down and straight back. Will say the greens were fast and undulating . Save your money....
Ambiente Rookie
Great course, greens are awesome. We managed to play in just over 3 hours with a 1:50 start.
Who would have known
Great gem in the heart of Scottsdale Great layout design and conditions. Enough challenge to keep it interesting and some of the trickiest greens in the valley
Excellent course
Great course. Going out plays shorter down wind and coming in plays much longer against the wind.
Links golf in thecdesert
Nice course that doesn't fit the mold of most Phoenix courses. Nice facility and course. Only negative is course is kind of wedged into property. It's 9 holes put in one direction and 9 back in the other. The course is well bunkered and surrounded by fescue. If you can't hit it straight it could be a long day.
Wicked fast greens
Fun course nice job on the redesign, greens super fast but fool great
Fast Greens and1
Most excellent GPS and very fast Greens. Great conditions!
a good day on the course
course was in very good shape, my playing partners were great. pace of play was good.
very friendly staff to greet you, even remebered that i was there the day before.
all in all a very good day on the course
Lightning fast greens
Great course in really good shape with lightning fast greens , 6 three putts on the back 9 , wrecked my scorecard . Fairways were in fantastic condition
GREAT ROUND
The course was in great condition. Challenging layout, but very fair with ample landing areas. Fast greens that were very accurate. Enjoyed the experience. The only complaint is there was no ranger to keep the pace of play moving.
Tough Course, Great Facility
Have played this course a few times since it reopened after being renovated and it is wonderful. Really great shape of fairways, rough, traps and greens. Don't miss the fairway or first cut or your ball is gone.
Mostly want to say that they were super accommodating when one of our players was late due to a flight delay as they sent him out to us on the 10th hole when he arrived with no qualms. This is a course that does not have a "turn" so it was a long drive. Fun course to play, but it will test you.
Good makeover
I had played this course when it was Indian Bend. The makeover is a great improvement. The bunkers are formidable but it lacks ambience.
Nice new course in Scottsdale
Some of the smoothest fast greens I have played on.
Fairways are just a little thin.
Carts shut down often when they think you get too close to the greens without any warning.
Links style with ample fairway width, very playable
Great course
The golf course was phenomenal and in phenomenal shape. The renovation last year was a huge success. Will be playing again
great greens
overall very nice, good layout, and the greens are outstanding ... pure, true and very fast. great value since the renovation. decent for walking but some really long gaps through tunnels crossing the roads (all comment are about the ambiente course)
Fantastic!
Lovely course; enjoyable layout, beautiful surroundings. You need a combo of smart play and some long drives!
Best greens in Phoenix
Great course, looks like Whistling, Bandon, and other neo-links style courses. You really forget you're playing in the desert. The tiff grass on the greens are phenomenal, balls rolls true and they are fast, which I love. It's better than many of the private courses in Phoenix. Just a great looking lady, so to speak.
Camelback - Ambiente
Played this course in early November - conditions were poor but may be due to overseeding - course layout is fairly boring - I would not recommend this course with so many other options in the area.