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4.6
1101 Reviews (1101)
5 Stars
627
4 Stars
329
3 Stars
86
2 Stars
33
1 Stars
26
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
92.1%
Recommend this course
969 out of 1101 reviews
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4.4
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
83.3%
Recommend this course
20 out of 24 reviews
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4.6
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
2
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2
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
90.9%
Recommend this course
40 out of 44 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
1101 Reviews (1101)

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 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Camelback Ambiente Perfection

It was a great day of golf all around. Thoroughly enjoyed from the service personnel, to the facility, the course was in perfect condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Just beautiful

The course was in great shape. Fairways, greens and tees were like a perfect carpet. Greens were fast, especially from above the hole. Oh yeah, and the scenery was gorgeous.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

nice Scottsdale course

beautiful course in great condition but slow greens

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course! Excellent Staff!

The course was in great condition. Super friendly staff! Played on a Tuesday morning and finished in 3.5 hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 77
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice round and scenic

The course conditions were very good. The greens are hard and difficult but fair.

We happened to catch views of local wildlife in the middle of Paradise Valley. Coyote, bobcat, wild boar and a pair of gold eagles. Pretty cool.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Municipal At Best

For what they charged this wasn’t a good value. The course is municipal quality at best.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Camelback Golf Resort

We enjoyed our round. The fairways and greens were in very good shape especially for January. A few of the holes and greens were very challenging so be forewarned. Enjoyed having a snack cart, too. Restrooms were positioned well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

New Years Round

The course was in beautiful shape and bounced back extremely well after some issues last year with conditions... the staff is SUPER- friendly and accommodating. I always try to bring guest here as the course layout, conditions, views and staff are all one of my favorites in AZ

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 444
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Golf Advisor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A nice example of renovation that doesn’t go overboard

Out-and-back golf course routings are typically associated with the coastal links of Scotland, Ireland and England, but Ambiente sends golfers on a northwest-then-southeast journey along two miles of Scottsdale’s Indian Bend Wash. Architect Jason Straka’s 2013 renovation added some much needed sense of lateral flow to what were previously mostly straightaway par 4s and 5s, hemmed in by the unusual dimensions of the property. Clever fairway bunkering and the angling of greens give golfers the urge to work several tee shots and approaches in one direction or another. Homes run between wash and homes without ever feeling cramped. The Facilities are excellent and the staff are world-class in graciousness.

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

Great condition, great pace of play. Greens rolled great fast and true.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ambiente is a solid track was in great shape and very fairly priced for in season golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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