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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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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
One of our favourite courses in the area
A bit over 6300 yards from the white tees. Fairways were lush and in great shape. Greens were also in excellent shape and quick. Can be challenging to read. This course can be quite busy. However, the day we played, the pace was great and we completed the round in just a bit over 4 hours. We brought some friends who had never played this course before. They enjoyed it and found it fairly challenging. The only negative that day was that the beverage cart was not operating. At the turn, we went to the bar to get something but they only had a single person working and she looked pretty busy. We couldn't wait so we left. Still, as many other reviewers have said, this is a bargain course. One of our favourite courses in the area.
Fairway Heaven
Fairways and greens are in great shape as usual for the last few years but rising even above those standards this season are the fairways - they are a ribbon of green in the AZ desert and a pleasure to play on
Love the Track
Best value for your money in the valley, great layout green perfect as always, play 15-20 rounds a year here, always good time. you will not be disappointed.
Good golf
It was a good golf experience. The course was forgiving and the greens true and in very good shape! Definitely worth playing again.
Great course, Great value for the dollar
Play this course regularly and it has great c greens is a great value !!
2 hrs 40 mins on back nine
Marshalls are passive and unwilling to get pace of play where it should be—whenever I’ve asked them to address slow play, they always say the pace is fine. This is a 3 1/2 hour course when you’re one of the first tee times (and when playing in league play), so when it plays 4 hrs 45 mins for an 11:18 tee time, it’s a VERY frustrating experience. Unfortunately this is not uncommon, and it’s the reason why I often choose somewhere else for a mid-day tee time.
Local favorite
Challenging enough for scratch golfers. Greens are rolling fast. Beverage cart service with Kilt lifter beers.. Moderate free fees.
Just ok course
First time playing this course, it's in ok shape. The layout of the holes was good, a few doglegs. The pace of play was good, the yardage markers were weak. Not sure I will go back....nothing special.
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