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Ken McDonald Golf Course
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
654
4 Stars
1106
3 Stars
325
2 Stars
98
1 Stars
51
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.4
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
12
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.5
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
Course Highlights
Kenny Mac's well-designed layout features wide fairways, interesting dog-legs, and flat greens that keep rounds enjoyable and challenging. Consistently helpful staff and strong value for money make this Tempe course a smart pick for Phoenix-area golfers.
About
Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 6743 yards
Slope 121
Rating 70.4
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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| 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 |
Scorecard for Ken McDonald Golf Course
Metrics:
| 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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Course Details
Year Built 1974
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Snyder (1974)
Rentals/Services
Carts Yes - $14
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, RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse
Reviews
3.5
Reviewer Photos
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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
Played On 05/18/2023
Reviews 31
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Great course for the money
Fairways and greens are in great shape. Finished round in 4 hours. Pleasantly surprised at how nice the course was for how little we paid to golf there.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Solid municipal course. Good value and nothing fancy. Pretty decent range and practice area. Flat open course so lots of people walking with push carts. Will be back for sure.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Course did not handle slow play
After 4 holes the foursome ahead were 2 holes behind .
The foursome was drinking heavily .
The Marshall talked to them but he warned them and after more holes of delay he did nothing .
The Marshall moved the group behind us up a hole in front of problem group .
First time at Ken MacDonald and would not return .
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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