Ambiente at Camelback Golf Club

Ambiente at Camelback Golf Club occupies desert terrain in Scottsdale, designed by the team of Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry, and Jack Snyder. The course opened in 2000 as part of a renovation and expansion project that transformed the property's golf offerings. The design works within the natural Sonoran Desert landscape, incorporating native vegetation, rock outcroppings, and elevation changes characteristic of the region's topography.

The routing takes advantage of views toward Camelback Mountain and the surrounding desert environment. Hurdzan, Fry, and Snyder are known for their environmental sensitivity and strategic design approach, and Ambiente reflects their preference for integrating golf holes into existing landforms rather than imposing artificial features. The course presents a contrast to the resort's other layout, offering a different playing experience within the same property.

Camelback Golf Club operates as part of a resort complex that includes lodging and conference facilities. The club serves both resort guests and outside play, typical of Scottsdale's golf market. The desert setting requires careful course management, with forced carries and native areas framing many holes. Conditioning standards align with expectations for upscale Scottsdale golf, where irrigation technology and maintenance practices support year-round play despite the arid climate.