Scottsdale
Camelback Padre
Resort parkland/desert
Padre is for ease, not glory.
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The take
Padre is for ease, not glory.
Best for
Softer group rounds
Watch out
Stronger golf elsewhere
How to play it
Supporting resort play
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- Forgiving
- Casual-friendly
- Easy hotel logistics
Watch-outs
- Low destination value
- Weaker architecture
- Not for golf-first groups
Signature holes
5, 9, 16, 18
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
Resort/public seasonal rate.
Best season
Best window: November-April Peak cost: February-March Summer reality: Brutally hot, cheaper, and only for heat-tolerant groups Shoulder value: Late April-May and October Packing rule:
Replay priority
Low
Booking move
Book peak-season premium tee times early, especially TPC, We-Ko-Pa, Troon North, Grayhawk, and Quintero.
Weather read
Pick the right window.
Best window: November-April Peak cost: February-March Summer reality: Brutally hot, cheaper, and only for heat-tolerant groups Shoulder value: Late April-May and October Packing rule: Desert layers;
Jan
68F / 45F
Sun Best; rain Low
Feb
72F / 48F
Sun Best; rain Low
Mar
79F / 53F
Sun Best; rain Low
Apr
87F / 60F
Sun Good; rain Low
May
96F / 68F
Sun Hot; rain Low
Jun
105F / 77F
Sun Very hot; rain Low
Google review
5/5 - 2 months ago
Had a fantastic round at Camelback Golf Club during our Scottsdale trip. The setting alone makes it special — incredible views of Camelback Mountain and classic desert golf scenery all around.
The course was in excellent condition, with beautifully maintained fairways and fast,
Had a fantastic round at Camelback Golf Club during our Scottsdale trip. The setting alone makes it special — incredible views of Camelback Mountain and classic desert golf scenery all around.
The course was in excellent condition, with beautifully maintained fairways and fast,
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Google review
1/5 - 4 months ago
Overall course was in great condition and views were nice. Main reason for the low rating is pace of play. My buddy and played this course around Noon on a Friday, the Ambiente. They failed to disclose the course double booked a scramble thirty minutes before our tee time, front
Overall course was in great condition and views were nice. Main reason for the low rating is pace of play. My buddy and played this course around Noon on a Friday, the Ambiente. They failed to disclose the course double booked a scramble thirty minutes before our tee time, front
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Google review
5/5 - 2 months ago
Really enjoyed my round here. Conditions were great. Could improve with more visits from the beverage cart.
Really enjoyed my round here. Conditions were great. Could improve with more visits from the beverage cart.
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