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3.7
2180 Reviews (2180)
5 Stars
647
4 Stars
1084
3 Stars
314
2 Stars
91
1 Stars
44
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
80.3%
Recommend this course
1966 out of 2180 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.6
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
81.0%
Recommend this course
17 out of 21 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.5
80 Reviews (80)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
75.0%
Recommend this course
60 out of 80 reviews
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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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3.7
2180 Reviews (2180)
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Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 205
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Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A surprisingly nice course!

I had never played the course, but it was 2 weeks away from re-seeding, so we tried it. I was pleasantly surprised by the course. It was not as flat as I expected and the conditions were much better than expected. It was very dry and fairways were a little ratty, but I expect they are not maintaining it pre-reseeding the way they normally would. I will go back post-re-seeding.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 343
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Course Being Prepped for Overseeding

Course was dry and being readied for overseeding. Tee boxes needed some TLC, as did the sand traps (lack of depth). Fairways were sparse and greens a bit uneven and slow. Pace was slow, but our foursome did finish within 4 hours. Value was good, given the conditions. Once autumn maintenance is complete, I am certain course will return to good playing form.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 32
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good for the price

This course isn’t the most challenging layout, but the price is right. This track is well maintained compared to other courses at its price point. The greens are extremely slow, so be ready to re-calibrate your flat stick accordingly. I’ll play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course

I've played this course many times, and it is consistently very nice.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

good value

Usually a good value for the price.

Improvements are underway.

Looking good.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 81
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Previously Played

POLICE were called over THREE beers

Would NOT recommend this course. I purchased 8 beers from the bar before whole one, had three leftover beers in my bag from a few rounds prior which the cart lady had seen. She proceeded to take those beers dump them out and then said she was kicking us off the course because we brought outside alcohol in. Mind you this is 5 holes in on a Sunday early afternoon at a below average golf course. The cart lady then sent out a 17 year old worker who threatened to “see us in the parking lot” “call some people” and more continuous threats. We were then kicked off hole 11 by the police after the cart girl continued to harass us about the beers through whole ten. We didn’t hold up pace of play, disrespectful, cussing, or any of the matter prior to being kicked off the course. Go golf somewhere you know and like vs somewhere they don’t even want you to play.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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