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3.7
2177 Reviews (2177)
5 Stars
646
4 Stars
1083
3 Stars
313
2 Stars
91
1 Stars
44
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
80.1%
Recommend this course
1963 out of 2177 reviews
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3.5
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.0
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
78.9%
Recommend this course
15 out of 19 reviews
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3.5
80 Reviews (80)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
73.8%
Recommend this course
59 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

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3.7
2177 Reviews (2177)
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Reviews 192
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
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Pace of play

Took 3 hours to get through 11 holes during a weekday. Course was in decent shape. Only paid $40 on a hot deal to play so not a total waste, but don't expect to finish 18 unless you pay premium for early rates

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
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Reviews 10
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3.0
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Pretty inferior conditions.

If the course is in this bad of condition when there has been ample rain recently, I can’t imagine what this course is like in the scorching summer weather.

Only one lay this course if you get a cheap rate and just want to get some swings in.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
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Reviews 72
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 72
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Need to have a marshall on the course to keep better pace. We waited on every hole

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 192
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

It is what you’d expect

You get what pay for. Obviously this is not a great course that you’re going to want to play if you’re visiting and looking to experience some Arizona golf. But if you just want to play and not spend a ton of money, this place is fine. The fairways are OK. They are very hard so you’ll get a lot of roll. I hit some bad shots that went a long way! Greens are OK too. Most of the holes are pretty straight and boring, although there were 3-4 good ones. I would play it again, now that I know what I’m getting.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

February play

Found a good price for afternoon play. Course needs water/rain. Good pace of play and we’re paired with two really good guys. Enjoyed our round.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice day

Very nice layout. Greens were a little rough.

Course had lots of dirt dead spots.

Enjoyed playing here.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Loved the Course

First time playing this course and was great value for the money! The course was in great shape and was a very enjoyable time. Will certainly play this course again!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 177
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Needs

First time pkaying here. Staff was great. Course isn’t in very good shape. Very dry. Had wedges in and grass so dry had a hard time getting the ball upwards. Hit in rough and you might as well search for a place to try to hit from. Understand it has been dry but needs water!!

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great afternoon at Kenny Mac ⛳️

Took my sister out for an afternoon golfing. The starter John was very personable 😊 Paired us up with brothers and enjoyed their company. My sister really enjoyed playing the course 🥰

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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