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3.7
2170 Reviews (2170)
5 Stars
646
4 Stars
1079
3 Stars
311
2 Stars
91
1 Stars
43
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
81.6%
Recommend this course
1958 out of 2170 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.4
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.8
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
75.0%
Recommend this course
21 out of 28 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.5
92 Reviews (92)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
42
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
73.9%
Recommend this course
68 out of 92 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 6743 yards
Slope 125
Rating 72.1

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1974
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Snyder (1974)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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3.7
2170 Reviews (2170)
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Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Storm Damage + 5/6 somes = SLOW

As my title suggests, the pace of play was poor. Our round was 5hr 20min due to the amount of five and six somes ahead of us. Apparently there was a fraternity outing in the morning and groups joined up. Rangers would rudely remind players of “Cart Path Only” but not a word about six twenty somethings camped out on the tee.

The course suffered severe tree damage from a recent storm. Tons of uprooted trees, torn limbs, and debris still on the course. Kudos to the grounds crew for keeping the course playable, though.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 150
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice public course

Nice public course in Tempe. Even though it’s 18 holes you can get 9 in pretty easily and cut out for half day. Carts are pretty decent working order. Decent amount of shade

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 66
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Time-out

Do you need a break? Then get ready for a Long, long, long course….but don’t leave your fairway woods home. Otherwise, nice flat greens, a few traps and a few dog-legs. Enjoy a relaxing course that will take your anxiety and wash them away!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not great

Not kept up, run down.

Play somewhere else.

Nice people though.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Course in terrible condition

Bunkers hard panned and not raked in the last week. Dead spots everywhere. Greens are ok but a little bumpy.

I will never play here again.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ken MacDonald

Sprinklers were running during play which was a small annoyance. Greens were thick and slow hard to get used to and fairways were thick. Presented some challenges that are beneficial for learning to play different course conditions

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Kenny-Mac will always be like an old friend,haven’t seen in a while, but always good times

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 79
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Just OK

Course in OK shape....nothing great....needed to be mowed in several areas and greens were a bit sandy and bumpy.....maybe they were recently punched......course is maybe worth 35 bucks but I would not pay much more.....if they invested a bit of money into it then could be a really nice track.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 25
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

seriously this is not good

So they dont tell you when you book this that the parking lot and adjacent lot are closed. there are no signs to help and no one from the course will help you. You have to park and walk about a 1/2 mile with your bag to get to the course. then hope that the spot you picks is on the correct side of the Constuction tape, if not you have to go even further. the course is not terrible for summer, especially if you dont like grass but not worth more than $25-$30 bucks to play. the staff in the golf shop are none to friendly nor helpful. Even though there are two of them, they couldn't find the time or the staff to help people from the parking lot in 113 degree weather. I personally would have tipped a guy $5 to pick me up out there.. Defiantly dont play here unless your quite desperate for a dry round there are much better course at this price. you all should have remodeled the clubhouse.. duh

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Previously Played

Course steadily going down hill

The course was very wet and overwatered when playing. Fairways are bear and have a lot of dirt spots on them. The pace of play is consistently bad. We waited 5-10mins every shot on the front nine. New management has moved tee boxes back 30-40 yards on every hole recently. The course used to be a lot better.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great place to play and layout. Staff are all great people.

Great time! Thanks for checking and refilling on course ice water coolers!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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