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3.5
2238 Reviews (2238)
5 Stars
654
4 Stars
1107
3 Stars
326
2 Stars
99
1 Stars
52
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
70.7%
Recommend this course
1998 out of 2238 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.3
68 Reviews (68)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.3
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
58.8%
Recommend this course
40 out of 68 reviews
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Avg Rating
3.3
97 Reviews (97)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
41
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
13
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.4
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
62.9%
Recommend this course
61 out of 97 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
2238 Reviews (2238)

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 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
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice coarse , in good shape

Play was slow as no marshal out for first nine holes

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Another set of tee blocks for senior golfers would be appreciated. The white tee blocks are too far for 70+ golfers.

Overall we had a great time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value for money course

You can't beat the value to play this great course. It's fun and very challenging too.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens

Greens were not in good shape. Shaved to close? Many bare spots. Worst I have seen on course in several years.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course for the money

Course was in good condition staff was friendly there parking situation definitely could be better but overall a good experience

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun day

Got paired with two other singles and had a blast. Course was still wet from the rain, but very much playable. Greens rolled true and were pretty quick. Waited on about half of the holes, but other than that it was great

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Arizona Winter Golf Bargain

Classic winter golf in Arizona. Fairways great, greens a little rough, but overall a nice course on a nice day. Tee time of 1:30 PM sometimes too late to finish and we made 16 holes. Would play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor greens

Fairways good; traps ok; but the greens simply don’t have enough grass on them. I thought that management would show some evidence of fixing the greens, but so far no.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fair condition after rains.

Played the course after it rained the previous day. It was obvious that no maintenance was performed for a few days. Greens were uncut and really long. Course, however, was generally dry

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens in terrible condition

We have golfed here before but the course is not in good condition. The greens were very rough & lots of dead spots. It looked like the grass cutter on the greens left ridges that would make the balls bounce or redirect. Fairways not bad.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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