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3.5
2207 Reviews (2207)
5 Stars
650
4 Stars
1094
3 Stars
319
2 Stars
95
1 Stars
49
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
75.1%
Recommend this course
1980 out of 2207 reviews
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3.3
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.5
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.1
65.1%
Recommend this course
28 out of 43 reviews
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3.3
93 Reviews (93)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.6
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.1
65.6%
Recommend this course
61 out of 93 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

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.5
2207 Reviews (2207)
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 13
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 8
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 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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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
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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 187
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 16
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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Reviews 216
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Xman1931

Great course for the price. The course was in good condition considering how very dry the weather has been. The 17 tee box was in a confusing location.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Classic Layout but it was soaked

You can tell they are trying to recover from a poor overseed. The course is heavily saturated and lots of bare mud spots. I walked, so it was a bit tricky navigating to each shot on some holes with stagnant water. Greens were quick and fair, but a few of the greens had been grass/dirt mixture and bumpy.

Course needs more TLC especially for the increased cost golf nowadays in AZ. I love the central location and easy walkability. Still love playing here if the pace of play is smooth. Took us about 4.5 hours with only holdups on Par 3s.

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

Great Value

Nice practice areas. Modern carts. Great cart paths. Flat land with some interesting layout angles and water features. Plenty long. Receptive and smooth rolling greens. Very friendly staff. Excellent value for the money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 115
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 115
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 115
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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