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3.6
2233 Reviews (2233)
5 Stars
654
4 Stars
1106
3 Stars
324
2 Stars
98
1 Stars
51
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
74.4%
Recommend this course
1996 out of 2233 reviews
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3.3
64 Reviews (64)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.4
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.2
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
60.9%
Recommend this course
39 out of 64 reviews
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3.3
96 Reviews (96)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
12
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.5
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
63.5%
Recommend this course
61 out of 96 reviews
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Course Highlights
Kenny Mac's well-designed layout features wide fairways, interesting dog-legs, and flat greens that keep rounds enjoyable and challenging. Consistently helpful staff and strong value for money make this Tempe course a smart pick for Phoenix-area golfers.

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

3.6
2233 Reviews (2233)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 40
Brunch 13
19th Hole Specials 12
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 72
Water Hazards 64
Narrow Fairways 20
This course/club is great for:
Locals 87
Walkers 70
Seniors 59
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 102
Near the Airport 38
Worth the Drive 23

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 126
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 160
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Golf now sucks!!

Golf now is selling teetimes for a fee that they don’t have. Take the time to show up at a golf course And they do not have you on their T sheet even though you purchased a teatime from GolfNow. Golf now customer service has plenty of excuses. And they’ll give you your Reservation Fee back. but can’t give you your time or your gas money back. I called BS.!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Kenny Mac is a public gem

Course is wide open with trees and water guarding some holes. Pace of play can be slow. But we finished in 4 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 126
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 90
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Sunday

Club championship in AM. Good pin placements. Greens slower than desired

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 110
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 199
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

7/10 review

I played yesterday with Tammy, the Food and Beverage manager. She was a lot of fun!

The fairways were a little thin, and the greens slow, but the course was in decent shape otherwise. Play was slow due to extremely slow groups in front of us.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
1.0
Previously Played

Poor customer service

Checkin started iffy and only got worse. We reserved a tee time (GN) for early Saturday, when we walked in to the clubhouse to check in and pay, we had to wait for the starter to finish his conversation the guy at the register. The started wanted to make sure his buddies were being taken care of. Awkward wait as I could tell the guy at the register knew better than to interrupt the starter. Once we had the attention of the guy taking money, it was fine, we paid for our 18 holes and we were off to see the starter who sent us off in the back nine. As we finished up the last couple holes of our first nine, we could hear 5, 10, even 20 minute calls for the next groups. We figured something went wrong so we went in side at the turn to ask if we would be able to play the front nine. We were told no, by the starter. Men’s League had the tee box for the next 2 hours. He was quite rude about it too. I assured them we paid for 18 to which they looked it up and verified we did pay for 18. At that point the guy that took the money apologized as he was aware the was an issue with GN and that 18 holes were not available and that the three other groups were only charged for 9 holes. The starter doubled down that we could only play nine holes. At that pint there was no offer to give us a refund, a voucher, nothing. I had to awkwardly insist we paid for 18 holes and we should be given the opportunity to play. The money guy then looked up and noticed there was a small window where we could play the back nine again if we choose. Starter chimed in “that’s your only option!” . So, if you don’t know the starter, expect poor customer service!! What makes things worse is I had a buddy in from Tucson who had never played in Phoenix. Not a great first impression. We will be skipping this course in the future, even if it is a “great deal”.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dry and brown

I’ve played here before and I enjoy it but…I know it’s the summer but the conditions were not the best. The greens were in good shape which is important but the fairways were stressed out and a lot of areas with no grass. I’ll still come and play don’t worry but I’m thinking with the current conditions, the $40 to play at 930 was maybe just a tad too much.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 160
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Rough shape

The course is in very poor condition.

The middle of the fairways are dirt (mud) and the collars of the greens are even worse.

I was very disappointed with the course conditions as I have come to expect it to be much better. I’ll try it again in the Fall but I’m done with it for the summer.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Just Ok

Very little variety on this course layout. Fairways were spotty with a lot of burned Bermuda scalp. Greens slow and bunkers hard. Very little shade on course. I visit infrequently to see if it feels or plays any different and wish I could say it felt like a downturn due to heat. It’s just not very good compared to other options in the area. They do offer a walking rate though, which can be a bonus.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 77
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Slow play still good day.

Greens and fairways in good shape. Some areation somewhat slow.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Meh

Summer golf. Not expecting much but still think the course should be in a little better shape. Didn’t spend a lot for the tee time, so not a huge deal, but slightly disappointed compared t the last time I played.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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