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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
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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
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
38
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
74.4%
Recommend this course
58 out of 78 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

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3.7
2180 Reviews (2180)
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Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a good time!

They never disappoint, staff and course are always great!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Price made it reasonable

The tee boxes, fairways were pretty bad. Greens were recently punched which need to be done, so I can accept that, but a handful of greens were really bad with many bald spots. Pace of play was good mainly because we teed off at 7:00. It is a golf course but nothing terribly interesting except the low green fees were inline with the overall experience! Don’t rule it out but don’t expect a lot!

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Value

I play here every now and again. Greens and tee boxes were in good shape. Fairways were so so, but for $30, it's a great deal imo.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 60
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

COULD USE SOME TLC

Aeration was one factor, lack of water was another, terrible staff was enough for me to cross this course off my list to consider playing again, ever!!

I have played over 70 rounds of golf this year, at various courses. My first time playing this one, and after just playing 3 holes, I was ready to go home. The only thing good, was the $17 green fee, including cart, but they would have to pay me next time, to play this course......

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens were sanded and punched . Need to be done

Greens punched and sanded made it difficult to put

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 67
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Round course conditions are rough

Tees and fairways were beat up and dead. Had to hit off dirt most of the time. Greens were hard and fast. Love the course and it rained the night before making the ground soft and easy to hit from. Great course just needs some TLC.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Value

This course is a great value. I gave it 3 stars because the lack of amenities and the slow pace by other golfers.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Solid golf experience

I paid $20 to walk at 6:18 am. Played in 3.5 hours, course was in fine shape considering the time of year. Greens were very good, although a little slow to protect from the heat. Fairways had some dry patches, but not many. From a “value for the money” standpoint, this is always a solid track. Only complaint is the foolish flipping of the 9’s that they did so now you have to trek across the parking lot 3 times during a round of golf. Need to put a carne asada stand between what is now the 9th green and the 17th tee. They’d increase revenue for food (no one goes into the restaurant at the turn anyway) and then you could play the current 10th hole as the 12th and finish at what is now the 16th green, which would be a great finishing hole.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Awesome time

Staff was very friendly and helpful. And course was great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 67
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Rough shape but playable

This was the last course around that hadn't yet punched their greens so it was nice to have greens that rolled pretty well. Bunkers were a bit chunky but had sand. Some of the fairways were in exceptionally poor condition and could use some attention. We played lift and place in the fairways to avoid the dirt patches and weeds. All in all, $18 was a perfectly fair price and the golf course played pretty well despite the blemishes. I think they are aerating on the 18th.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A+ rates, layout, ease of reserving tee times, staff

The fairways are going through a rough time right now, they will be punching them soon to aerate, so that the Summergrass comes in better. That’s the only negative. Greens are rolling pretty well and can’t beat the layout/challenge or the rates. I can play the course easily in 3 1/2 hours and wish early morning play was closer to that (esp bcse of the heat), but 4 hour rounds are perfectly fine.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

As always, I truly enjoy playing at Ken McDonald Golf course. The price to play golf is worth playing. Summertime course conditions are not as green but still playable and to enjoy the day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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