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Ken McDonald Golf Course

800 E Divot Dr, Tempe, Arizona 85283, Maricopa County
(480) 878-3332
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About

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.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 6743 yds
Rating 70.4
Slope 121
Type Public/Municipal
Style Traditional
Course Layout
Tees
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - $14
Pull Carts
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Golf School Academy
Teaching Pro

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Walking Allowed
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar
Snacks
Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
Year Built 1974
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Jack Snyder (1974)
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3.4
3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 2254 reviews
68.9%
Recommend
2254
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  • 1 Stars
  • Conditions
    3.2
  • Value
    3.6
  • Layout
    3.8
  • Friendliness
    4.2
  • Pace
    3.6
  • Amenities
    3.3
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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.

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Golfers Often Mention

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

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u314163420064
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Please green speed more fast

Everything is OK!

But only green speed too slow

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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ClayH23
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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u314159709165
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
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u314161282022
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Excellent Friendly Staff + Great Bang For Your Buck

Walked on in the late morning - staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. The course is in great shape considering the recent weather. The cart paths tend to pool water after rain, but I had no trouble navigating the course. The course itself is pretty straightforward and novice friendly which I appreciated - the course layout is a bit odd in spots but not enough to get lost on. Overall, a great value and a great experience ; I would certainly come back again. They are doing a fine job at keeping the course playable as overseeding season approaches.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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garybilbrey
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u688896352
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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u688896352
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Overall very good

No potable water on course and no announcement prior to tee off. No beverage cart service on course. Stocked up on the turn

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Fred7028126
T O P 500
Reviews 114
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
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Sugaray2
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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EdKavy
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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ClayH23
Reviews 12
Recommended
Played

Golf

Been here a couple times now, course is always in a pretty decent shape. Got paired with the Gm of the course and she was very friendly and a good time. Great bang for your buck here

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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aaronty22
Review 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Experience

Clean. Friendly. Taken care of. Not a fan of cart policy- but not too bad.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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daltons
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Long Standing course.

Consistently Good course for the value. Forgiving layout but challenging enough to make you think about that shoot you about to take.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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u000004980571
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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garybilbrey
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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samandramey
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good condition

Better than I would have expected to be, grass on greens except for hole 2. Conveniently they placed the pin right in the middle of it, weird choice considering that green is huge. Great value for $20

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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golfer1953
Reviews 13
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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swishera
Reviews 227
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
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u314160998837
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played

Labor Day round

the course is in excellent condition. The staff is always great. But their carts could use some upgrades: they should have coolers attached, especially when it is 100+ degrees for the day. And they have no seed for your divots. These are pretty standard these days, even for a municipal course.

It was crowded, but it was a holiday, so you expect that. We finished in about 4.5 hours. I've always enjoyed this course: it is challenging enough for the skilled but forgiving enough for hackers. A good balance. I'll be back again!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
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CairoDave
T O P 500
Reviews 153
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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