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Ken McDonald Golf Course
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6743 yards | 70.4 | 121 |
| White | 72 | 6316 yards | 68.7 | 115 |
| White (W) | 73 | 6316 yards | 74.5 | 129 |
| Red (W) | 73 | 5744 yards | 71.6 | 122 |
| Red | 72 | 5744 yards | 66.7 | 107 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tips M: 72.3/127 | 366 | 585 | 397 | 518 | 185 | 364 | 374 | 200 | 400 | 3389 | 557 | 164 | 409 | 217 | 360 | 541 | 449 | 347 | 467 | 3511 | 6900 |
| Black M: 71.9/125 | 365 | 574 | 397 | 516 | 184 | 364 | 374 | 198 | 400 | 3372 | 553 | 164 | 409 | 216 | 359 | 541 | 449 | 347 | 462 | 3500 | 6872 |
| Blue M: 70.4/121 | 364 | 570 | 397 | 513 | 184 | 364 | 356 | 195 | 389 | 3332 | 515 | 164 | 402 | 216 | 359 | 529 | 443 | 341 | 436 | 3405 | 6737 |
| White M: 68.7/115 W: 74.5/129 | 346 | 514 | 374 | 490 | 161 | 351 | 332 | 171 | 363 | 3102 | 489 | 145 | 387 | 183 | 341 | 507 | 424 | 324 | 414 | 3214 | 6316 |
| Red M: 66.7/107 W: 71.6/122 | 325 | 447 | 355 | 473 | 142 | 337 | 312 | 115 | 348 | 2854 | 461 | 127 | 321 | 157 | 320 | 476 | 415 | 308 | 305 | 2890 | 5744 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 2 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 11 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 6 |
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Photo submitted by flvick on 09/13/2025
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Ladi Lexi & LadiVelvetSwing Photo submitted by LADIVELVETSWING on 06/11/2024
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Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 03/04/2023
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Photo submitted by u314161282022 on 09/22/2022
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Photo submitted by u000004501153 on 04/18/2021
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Good course condition Photo submitted by Lurch1234 on 05/08/2019
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10th Tee. Photo submitted by molineux on 09/23/2013
Straight forward
Good value. Fairways in fair condition. Greens in good condition. Pretty straightforward.
Pace, still an issue
Great layout…interesting, forgiving, and still challenging. Incredibly affordable rates. Very nice staff, and great restaurant. All that will keep me coming back.
One thing that’s consistently frustrating: Kenny Mac should ALWAYS be a sub-four hour course. When the course isn’t busy, it’s playable in three hours. I’ve been in foursomes finishing in 3 1/2 hours. Yet it seems groups playing at a 4 1/2 hours or longer pace are never coached to keep pace by the player assistants (such as the starter or on-course marshall). The 4.5 hr pace is considered acceptable by course management, despite that pace being too long by standards at many other courses in the Valley. Would love to see more rigorous enforcement of pace so that groups don’t get backed up all day long because of one outlying slow early group.
THE definition of 4/5 stars
This course is, in my opinion, the best value in all of Phoenix. Sure, the greens have a lot of marks and roll somewhat slow. But for my money I had an amazing time. Always do. Can't recommend it enough - if you like Muni Golf, please do yourself a favor and give Kenny Mac a few rounds. You won't regret it.
Good Public Course
Finding a tee time on this course is tough. The price plus course layout is great for walking and some challenge. Tee boxes were slim on the overseeding, and some greens had issues. Overall it is in good condition.
Worth Playing
This course has been improved since last year. The greens are about a 7 or 8 but putt pretty well. The tees and fairways are decent. The carts are gas and noisy.
Great value golf course
This is a great value golf course. Hope that it remains a municipal course as it is a wonderful asset to the community and travelers.
Good, but
Cousre apparently has a problem with freeloaders cutting in on #10 by the parking lot. We had two fellows do this on us.
Great course
Can't beat it for the money. Would recommend to anyone in the area.
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