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Ken McDonald Golf Course
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 72 | 6743 yards | 72.1 | 125 |
| Middle | 72 | 6316 yards | 69.6 | 118 |
| Front (W) | 73 | 5782 yards | 71.4 | 116 |
| 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 |
Course Details
Rentals/Services
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Food & Beverage
Bar, Snacks, RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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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
Where is the grass?
You get what you pay for. Tempe needs to water more on fairways and greens. Layout okay, wide open fairways. Local people and staff very nice. Restaurant food limited availability and below average quality but people / servers / kitchen women were very nice and apologetic for limitations on what was available on the menu. Would not play again.
Worth the cost this time of year
Last played here in summer of 2023. I generally read reviews before making a teatime and will say that Ken McDonald is definitely worth the price this time of year. Tee boxes, fairways, and greens were in fantastic shape. Would I pay more than $100 to play here, no however it’s definitely worth $80 and less this time of year in Phoenix. I was paired up with a stranger and we played at 12:40 on a Sunday afternoon and it only took us 3 1/2 hours. Highly recommend and will definitely be back soon.
Ken mcdonald dec 4
Great course but we did not play because golf now made a tee time when none were available. Wednesday tee times are not available due to the mens club that play every Wednesday morning
A hidden gem in Tempe, AZ
A great surprise playing my first time at this golf course. The fairways and greens were in good condition. I'll definitively will play this course again.
M+K
Good value and the pace of play was good , 4:15 on a Saturday.
Pretty basic , flat course . Almost all the trouble is off to the left or right with generous landing areas . The price is what would bring us back . MAC
Not worth 70$
I wouldnt pay 70$ to play this course 40$ is pushing it !! Besides flipping the back to the front. No improvement over the past 25 yrs. Confused on what upgrades they did to warrant 70$ tee times .. nice people restaurant is okay but over priced peak season.. might as well play a nicer course and add 30$ to it cause its 100$+
Fun day
Had a great time, course was in great condition!
Only complaint very poor parking situation, hope the city can hire an architect to help 😳
Nice!
Soon after the reseed, cart path only and woolly fairways, greens a bit slow (all to be expected). 4:15 round, all in all good shape, fun afternoon and good service at the pro shop. Also has beverage cart on the course.
K McDonald 11/05
Course just opened from overseed, in the worst shape it has been in for the 30 plus years playing there. Both greens and fairways were very spotty. Looks like the overseed did not take in many places. Sand traps were mud. Hope the course improves over a few weeks.
Last round before overseed
The course is still in good condition considering it’s the last to overseed in the area. Pace was a little slower than usual but not bad since we were a twosome following a foursome.
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