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4.6
1085 Reviews (1085)
5 Stars
619
4 Stars
324
3 Stars
84
2 Stars
32
1 Stars
26
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
92.7%
Recommend this course
956 out of 1085 reviews
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4.7
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.9
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.9%
Recommend this course
10 out of 11 reviews
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4.7
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.4%
Recommend this course
53 out of 55 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
1085 Reviews (1085)

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 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 25
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 53
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 77
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
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Unfortunately, Ambiente is in awful condition. Avoid

Course condition has declined dramatically. Really unfortunate to see this beautiful turn into a dog track

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

Camelback CC - Ambiente Course

I enjoyed the layout, it's very nice. However, the course was in very bad shape which was quite disappointing given this is the peak season. Tee boxes were good however there were a number of issues with the greens stemming from them being very bumpy (don't think they have been cut or rolled in some time) and there were several where the grass was dead or nearly dead and painted green to try and hide the issues. Fairways had a number of areas w/ no grass or very little grass. All in all it was a very disappointing experience given the amount of money it cost to play and knowing it is affiliated with the JW Marriott. My understanding is their second course is in much better shape but I did not have a chance to play that.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

All good

Great course and staff. Played full 18 in under 4 hours..

Some rough patches on a few greens but still rolled well..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairways poor

Greens are in mostly decent condition but the fairways and rough are in very poor condition. Like about 50% grass coverage and the rest is either dirt or very thin grass coverage.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 77
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Then and now

Ambiente has always been a favorite of mine so was somewhat disappointed in the current conditions. Greens were nowhere close to good. Several had large dead spots on them and most had random patches of poa. All in all not what you’d expect from a premium priced course. That said still had a great time and always love the feel, vibe and layout of Ambiente.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

Course conditions weren’t great but had an awesome time playing this course. It’s a really fun course to play. Would play here again for sure.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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