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
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.
Terrain un peu jeune mais en très grande condition
Je recommanderais à tous les gens que je connais car ce terrain de très grande qualité
Scramble
Enjoyed except for the slow 5 hour round behind a Texas Scramble
Recommend but hope that play would be quicker for you!!!
Nice Course
Highly recommended course in good condition Staff was great and the playing conditions were nice just two weeks after overseed
nice course
we loved this new version , no trees generous fairways yet challenging more so with car path only what made the pace of play slower, for whatever reason our bushnell GPS watch was not able to find this Ambiente GC, the cart GPS was nice but walking the course watch can be very useful , overall we had a good time golfing
New Camelback Ambiente very dissapointing!!!
the course was "redone" 2years ago. tons of trees taken out and a poor attempt at Links golf instead. the rough is nothing but tons and tons of weeds and it was very disappointing that nothing was fixed over the summer. if I was paying $100 plus to look at mud, weeds, no chance at all of finding any ball that even goes a few inches off fairway then you will like this course.
Excellent greens
Greens and fairways excellent. Links attempt failed, heather is just weeds and dirt.
Beautiful course
This renovated course is a joy to play. They have done a great job of creating a challenging links style course in the desert. The day we played was cart path only due to recent overseeing. This made for a good deal of walking on a warm afternoon. Otherwise, outstanding.
partie du 19 octobre 2014
Terrain en excellent état, la joyrne que nous avons c'était czr path only, ma conjointe a trouvé le terrain diffucile car la longueur global pour les femmes est trop longue.
Greens in great shape
Greens in great shape, especially for being so soon after the overseeding. It's fairly narrow, and everything is either mowed to fairway height or ankle deep. If you're a couple feet off the fairway you're unlikely to find it. Overall grade A-
Very enjoyable
The entire staff at Camelback is the best, friendly and welcoming. The Ambiente course is a fun track with a nice variety of holes. If you hit the ball solid and straight, it's not too difficult. The greens are excellent for putting but don't hold iron shots well yet. There are some deep traps that are best avoided. I really enjoy the Ambiente and plan to play it again soon.
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