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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
70.5%
Recommend this course
1998 out of 2238 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value slow pace of play

My only complaint is we never saw a Marshall and there was one group with several open holes in front of them.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A day at the course

Course was wetter than normal which is different than normal. The course was in pretty good shape than it usually is. The greens were slow.. Some of the tee boxes could be cut.

But at the sane time l understand probably don't want to cut then to short and burn them up.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 78
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Aereated greens stink.

Everything was great but the greens were still bumpy and sticky.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Played 9 early in the mourning. Very green but sand traps were wet from rain. Fun coarse for the money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 314
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

9 Holes

Played 9 holes this morning. Course was in good shape given they are doing some work on it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 68
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

not covid friendly

despite having many, many carts, they now force singles to team up. They obviously do not care about the health of their customers by putting them at covid risk, slower play in 105 degree weather......all with dozens of carts sitting empty. shameful.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 68
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

not covid friendly

I know many do not believe covid is real, but this is for those who do. Ken McDonald, when covid first came out, would never let two riders be in the same cart. Things have changed. Now, despite having dozens of carts out front, the weather over 105 and practically no one on the course, they force you to ride a cart with a total stranger who is less than two feet away from you. Again I know many dont believe Covid is real, but for those singles who are older like me and take it seriously, this is not a course to play based on this new policy. I play ALOT of golf, three times a week, and maybe one in fifty courses have this policy. I just don't go back.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice course

This is a very nice course. Great price and challenging but not too challenging. The only drawback to this course is that the snack bar doesn’t open up until I think 10 or 11 AM. So if you go early make sure you have breakfast before hand. Overall, it’s a great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
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
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