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Ken McDonald Golf Course
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Located in the metropolitan Phoenix area, the affordably priced Ken McDonald Golf Course is a championship-length course that is suitable for any level of golfer. The flat terrain of the course makes for an enjoyable stroll, while the water hazards that come into play on eight holes provide plenty of challenge. The water hazards are provided by the Western Canal, which flows directly through the golf course. The par-5 11th hole is the longest on the course at 570 yards; it is very difficult to reach in two shots. In addition to the course, Ken McDonald Golf Course offers several other amenities including a restaurant, club fitting and repairs, and professional golf instruction.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6743 yards | 70.4 | 121 |
| White | 72 | 6316 yards | 68.7 | 115 |
| White (W) | 73 | 6316 yards | 74.5 | 129 |
| Red (W) | 73 | 5744 yards | 71.6 | 122 |
| Red | 72 | 5744 yards | 66.7 | 107 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tips M: 72.3/127 | 366 | 585 | 397 | 518 | 185 | 364 | 374 | 200 | 400 | 3389 | 557 | 164 | 409 | 217 | 360 | 541 | 449 | 347 | 467 | 3511 | 6900 |
| Black M: 71.9/125 | 365 | 574 | 397 | 516 | 184 | 364 | 374 | 198 | 400 | 3372 | 553 | 164 | 409 | 216 | 359 | 541 | 449 | 347 | 462 | 3500 | 6872 |
| Blue M: 70.4/121 | 364 | 570 | 397 | 513 | 184 | 364 | 356 | 195 | 389 | 3332 | 515 | 164 | 402 | 216 | 359 | 529 | 443 | 341 | 436 | 3405 | 6737 |
| White M: 68.7/115 W: 74.5/129 | 346 | 514 | 374 | 490 | 161 | 351 | 332 | 171 | 363 | 3102 | 489 | 145 | 387 | 183 | 341 | 507 | 424 | 324 | 414 | 3214 | 6316 |
| Red M: 66.7/107 W: 71.6/122 | 325 | 447 | 355 | 473 | 142 | 337 | 312 | 115 | 348 | 2854 | 461 | 127 | 321 | 157 | 320 | 476 | 415 | 308 | 305 | 2890 | 5744 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 2 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 11 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 6 |
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Photo submitted by flvick on 09/13/2025
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Ladi Lexi & LadiVelvetSwing Photo submitted by LADIVELVETSWING on 06/11/2024
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Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 03/04/2023
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Photo submitted by u314161282022 on 09/22/2022
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Photo submitted by u000004501153 on 04/18/2021
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Good course condition Photo submitted by Lurch1234 on 05/08/2019
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10th Tee. Photo submitted by molineux on 09/23/2013
Typically Kenny Mac
Greens were typical - read a break but the ball goes straight. Fairways were moderate, some bare or mud spots in middle after good tee shots.
Not in great shape
I think this was the worst shape I’ve ever seen the course. Having piles of cut up downed trees everywhere certainly didn’t help. Greens were ok and fairways were playable… everywhere else was terrible. Looks like they are in a drought and nothing has been watered properly.
Golf Review
Honestly, the course is in shambles. They tree issue, the sand, practice, carts, just everything. Would be great if you could recreate Dobson. It’s been a good value but I don’t see it anymore in its current state.
Who Needs Grass?
This course was beat up. Similar to the driving range, the fairways also lacked grass. Downed trees and other elements that shouldn’t be on the course had clearly been left for a long time.
Worst value ever. This course should charge no more than $30.
I played Las Colinas for the same price the day before, and this course wasn’t comparable.
6+ hour pace of play
Terrible pace of play. Almost 4 hours to play through 9. I left early and I want a refund. They need a Marshall to manage pace
Starting to dry out
Not bad 7.5 out of 10 just because little over priced for the condition.Great little track greens were good though.
In need of TLC: a great course that feels sad
Upon reading reviews from 2–4 months ago, I knew going in that course conditions were going to be a bit of a problem. On most bang-for-your-buck courses, if you can’t find a fairway, you’ll have to play off dirt, sand, or some desert scape. At Ken McDonald, you get beautiful, tight fairways that are unfortunately littered with remnants of fallen trees from months in the past.
It feels negligent that for almost half a year the course has been left like this, because if those many trees were cleaned up, it would be my favorite golf course I’ve played in the Tempe/Mesa/Phoenix area. Truthfully, other than the trees, I think this is a perfect course, with well-maintained greens and thoughtfully designed shots.
I had a great time overall, other than a terribly slow pace of play—but that’s just how it goes sometimes.
Fun Course to play
Had a fun round today. Course in good condition. Staff welcoming. Pace of play a bit on the slow side. But we were just chilling and having a fun round. Course could use a bit of a clean up. Lots of cut down trees and dead shrubs throughout course.
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