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4.4
1061 Reviews (1061)
5 Stars
491
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
4.4
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)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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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)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
91.9%
Recommend this course
68 out of 74 reviews
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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 course slow pace

The course was in great condition and the staff was very friendly. There was a very slow group ahead of us and no marshal to speed them up. We had to wait on the tee 10-20 minutes the entire back 9.

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Fun and challenging course. Wide open off the tee, elevated greens, be accurate on approach. Says greens were punched but only a couple rough ones. Will play again!

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Great Day on Padre

We played on the first day the course opened back up after aeration. It was in really good shape for mid summer. Greens were a bit slow but ran smooth and true. We got around in less than 4 hours, which was great to say the least on such hot day. Staff was great! It was a great day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
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Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
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Late June Golf

The course is in pretty good shape for this time of year. Surprisingly good greens and actual sand in the trap. Really enjoy the shade on this course when it's 108.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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