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3.5
2236 Reviews (2236)
5 Stars
654
4 Stars
1107
3 Stars
325
2 Stars
98
1 Stars
52
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
70.9%
Recommend this course
1997 out of 2236 reviews
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3.3
67 Reviews (67)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.4
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
59.7%
Recommend this course
40 out of 67 reviews
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3.3
96 Reviews (96)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
41
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
13
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.5
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
62.5%
Recommend this course
60 out of 96 reviews
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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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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, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.5
2236 Reviews (2236)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 40
Brunch 13
19th Hole Specials 12
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 72
Water Hazards 64
Narrow Fairways 20
This course/club is great for:
Locals 87
Walkers 70
Seniors 59
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 102
Near the Airport 38
Worth the Drive 23

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Overall a solid course

Played at Ken Mcdonald on Feb 2nd, 2023, had a great time. tee boxes were good shape, fairways solid condition, and greens also pretty good. Honestly one of the better public courses I've played at here for the money. Would play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

1st Time

Enjoyed this course and the layout. The conditions were good although a few greens were spotty but the ball rolled true. After a rude comment from a player behind us on #2 about keeping up, we were backed up 3 groups on #5 and 4 groups on #8 and he finally apologized. They need more carts because we didn’t get one until 5 mins after our tee time. Round took 4hr 45mins, slower than I expect to play. Also a guy in the group in front was fishing for balls on every hole with water, the worst was 5 mins on #15 as we stood on the fairway waiting to hit our second shots and his buddies were on the green. Where’s the Ranger?

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Friendly staff good city course near power plant

Greens were in good shape on back nine that I played

Fairways were decent

Traps well kept

Would play again anytime

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf carts

Sharing a golf cart with a complete stranger is just plain weird. If I'm a single player again, I'll either have my own cart or won't play the course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

McDonald golf

Nice wide fairways. Greens on front side were not in great condition. Backs side greens were in good condition. There was an hour frost delay and the starter seemed to get a little confused about times and pairings. Otherwise it a cool windy but enjoyable day. I would recommend others to play this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fair price. Greens and fairways in good shape

The only problem we had was a couple group of FIVE people that really slowed everything down. Other than that it was nice saving some money. All in all we would still play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Needs work on greens

Course fun to play. Greens need attention. Several spots are brown without any grass. No carts available for our afternoon tee time. Mike in the club shop was super and provided great customer service.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great value course but rude staff member

When we started our round, neither the clubhouse nor the starter told us that it was cart path only to start the day. We are on the first hole and the starter comes out and starts yelling at us to get off the fairway. We apologize and say we didn’t know and the starter continues to tell us telling us he told us. Even if he did, why would we do that on the first hole in plain site? This course is good value but most of the time, it seems like it’s an inconvenience to the staff that you chose to golf there that day. Again most of the staff is ok, but every time we come, the starter is always miserable.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Ken McDonald Golf

Course was fair with good fairways and fast greens.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, great staff

Alfredo was willing to participate and worked to exceed our expectations

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course was in good shape, particularly the fairways.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Mike - Excellent Customer Service!!

My brother and I try to play weekly at Ken Macdonald. Mike who works the Pro Shop is the most amazing customer service representative I have experienced. He manages a very very busy front desk with a GREAT attitude and personality. He is super friendly and extremely helpful. Mike always goes out of his way to make your experience exceptional!!

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