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4.4
1061 Reviews (1061)
5 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
91.4%
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4.4
37 Reviews (37)
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.2%
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4.5
74 Reviews (74)
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Conditions
4.5
Value
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Layout
4.5
Pace
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Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.8
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 6868 yards
Slope 130
Rating 72.2

Arthur Hills designed the Padre Course at Camelback Golf Club to deliver a fun round that's tough to forget. Trees tower, landforms show subtly, and bunkers improve your golf skills. The par-72 golf course measures 6,903 yards, and has gained its renown by offering a design that requires strategy.

A round of golf on the Padre Course at the Camelback Golf Club kicks off on the par-4 first hole, which measures 446 yards from the black tees. Things get long on the fifth hole, a par 5 that comes in at 553 yards from the black tees, one of four 500-plus-yard holes. The 18th hole is one of these: It's 547 yards from the black tee to the post-round celebration.

After your round on the Padre Course at Camelback Golf Club, head to the Golf Grill, serving U.S. cuisine and a fancy Sunday brunch in the style of Southwestern country clubs. There's also a luxury lounge where you can spend winters on the patio by the fireplace.

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Course Details

Year Built 1966
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens TiffEagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arthur Hills (1999) Jack Snyder (1980) Chris Wilczynski (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Amex MasterCard Visa Discover card(s) 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

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Arizona (2023 #21)

Reviews

4.4
1061 Reviews (1061)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 32
Patio Dining 22
19th Hole Scenic Views 21
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 58
Water Hazards 52
Undulating Greens 33
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 36
Locals 35
Playing Multiple Courses 29
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 68
At a Resort 27
Worth the Drive 18

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Great, fast course

Staff was exceptionally helpful and friendly. Course was in great shape and we were able to play 18 holes in a little more than 3 hours. Frequent visits from drink cart, great food at clubhouse after - very great experience!

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Great Summer Round!

Haven’t played much recently so not much to compare to, but for mid summer in Phoenix, can’t imagine finding much better course conditions at a public. Both fairways and greens were great. Staff was nice. 6:30 tee time, was done in 3 hours. There are cheaper options out there but if you’re looking for a quality course to play, highly recommend CGC.

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Conditions Good
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Conditions Good
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Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
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Amenities Good
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Conditions Good
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2.0
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Hot weather
Used cart

5 hour day

We were started behind a tournament that slowed the whole course down. Staff/golfnow need to manage better and disclose a tournament occurring before we spend $500+ on golf

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
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3.0
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Not worth the money

It’s a fine course and if I had paid $100 for it I would’ve been happy with the value. At $215 I would’ve rather sprung for Troon or Quintero.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 3
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
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5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Second only to Ambiente

Played with friends so always a good start. Didn't start until 12.50 and absolutely raced round, so really good for your focus. The views of Camelback Mountain are stunning and the course was really good considering the amount of rain that fell the weekend before.. Have played at this Club once a week for our complete stay. Love It.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very nice course

I really enjoyed playing the Padre course at Camelback. It was in nice shape although I prefer courses that overseed the rough, but not a huge deal. It's really odd that they dont overseed the greens though, They are a semi burnt out bermuda. They were still rolling fine but the holes were falling apart because bermuda doesn't grow this time of yesr. I can't imagine that they hold up well through the Winter.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Over priced and unimpressive

Paid 200 glucks for an abysmal layout - greens are dried out and there is not a single memorable hole.

So many other courses in the area, stay away from this dog track.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in great shape and the staff were great. Double seeded for fall so lots of walking. Needed to rent clubs- struggled due to draw setup on all woods. At end of game found out there was a key to adjust the heads

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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