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4.4
1073 Reviews (1073)
5 Stars
609
4 Stars
323
3 Stars
84
2 Stars
31
1 Stars
26
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
88.2%
Recommend this course
945 out of 1073 reviews
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4.8
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.7%
Recommend this course
43 out of 44 reviews
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4.7
94 Reviews (94)
5 Stars
75
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.7%
Recommend this course
90 out of 94 reviews
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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 and Bermuda length shorts for men and appropriate attire for women. No denim is allowed for men or women.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Locker Rooms

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4.4
1073 Reviews (1073)
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Expensive, course could be in better shape for the price they charge.

This course is not cheap. Some of the greens need work and the condition is not reflected in the green fees.

Pros:

Nice practice facility

Great layout.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Many greens and areas around greens damage - disappointing

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

+$300 for this?!

Worst value ever. I was excited to play here as I’ve heard good things, but the greens were absolutely garbage. There was no warning when we booked that the course was in such poor shape. Totally unacceptable @ $600+ for two players.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The greens were terrible, I was disappointed and honestly shocked that this course was in this condition and that they chose to still charge players as if it were in pristine condition. I understood from some members that this was an experiment gone bad and responsible parties no longer work there but I still overpaid for this lesson

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Control Your Tee Ball!

Great facility. Friendly staff. Gotta' control your tee ball.

A couple greens had some disease damage, and the bunkers were a little thin, but overall a fun play and an excellent experience!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overpriced

Greens are in terrible shape. 15th green has been completely lost. Played here 2 years ago, it was pristine. Not sure what’s happened. Lots of grass areas around the greens in terrible shape. Fairways and tee boxes are nice. But, conditions of the greens are what standout. $195 way too much to be charging right now. Practice facility is nice , restaurant food was good, staff was super friendly

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

what happened

blow it up..greens bad..traps bad..was best in phx..now.. a muni in fresno

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 5-9
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 74
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

New superintenent?

What happened to one of the former best 18 in the valley? A glimpse of its former self. Sad

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Don’t bother

Slow pace of play, ranger refused to address t with the members causing it.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor Value

All four players agreed the course should be priced at half of what it is to be comparable to others in the area. After the round was over we left because we couldn’t get bar or food service.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Decent dourse with a few rough spots

Over the course is fine - fairly straightforward out and back along the wash. Decent but not overly interesting compared to other courses in the area. There are a few areas off the fairway that were pretty rough and a few greens (16 and 17 I believe) were not what they should be with missing grass.)

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent shape, some greens are in bad shape

Played Ambiente course and found the course conditions to be ok. Great practice facility. Range and putting green, chipping area. Good tee boxes, great fairway conditions. Some bunkers lack deep enough sand, so club would bounce into the ball. Most greens putted well, 4-5 were in poor shape. I think padre course was in better condition per the staff.

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

Camelback golf

Great place to enjoy a round of golf.

Overall, excellent condition except there were a few burn out marks on the putting greens.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Over Priced & Poor Condition

For $277.00, this Camelback track was in poor condition. Greens were bumpy and slow and several were totally damaged by fungus or whatever and were almost unplayable. Unfortunately "Greed-Flation" has impacted golf like everything else. It was a beautiful day and the staff and facilities were nice, but price being charged was ridiculous and the course condition was poor at best

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens were really slow - not usual

This is usually in great shape and the greens are usually fast and pure - but today the greens were really hairy, probably only rolling at 7-8. Not expected for this course or the price that we paid.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Golf Packages

Camelback Golf Getaway Package

FROM $237 (USD)
PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE | Enjoy 3 nights’ accommodations at The JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa and 2 rounds of golf at Camelback Golf Club – Ambiente & Padre courses.

Arizona Golf Grind Package

FROM $257 (USD)
PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE | Enjoy 3 nights' accommodations at the Courtyard by Marriott Scottsdale Old Town and 4 rounds of golf at the Phoenician Golf Club, Longbow Golf Club, Papago Golf Club, and Eagle Mountain Golf Club.

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FROM $287 (USD)
PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE | Enjoy 3 nights' accommodations at Westin Kierland Resort & Spa and 3 rounds of golf at Troon North Golf Club, Westin Kierland Golf Club, & Boulders Golf Club.
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