Ken McDonald Golf Course in Tempe, Arizona, USA | GolfPass
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3.8
2138 Reviews 2138 Reviews
5 Stars
641
4 Stars
1066
3 Stars
306
2 Stars
86
1 Stars
39
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
84.7%
Recommend this course
1936 out of 2138 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.7
65 Reviews 65 Reviews
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
78.5%
Recommend this course
51 out of 65 reviews
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Avg Rating
3.7
99 Reviews 99 Reviews
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
47
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
79.8%
Recommend this course
79 out of 99 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 6743 yards
Slope 125
Rating 72.1

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
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

3.8
2138 Reviews (2138)

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 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 51
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 327
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This is a great course and the staff are awesome!

I really like KM, the course layout and the challenging fairways and greens are always fun.
As always, the staff are great and really helpful.
I recommend this course to anyone who wants to play in the Phoenix area.

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good and the Bad

Course was in bad shape. Everything else was great.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good fun for the price!

Kenny Mac is s fun golf course and a good value for your hard-earned cash. Although conditions can be spotty, the fairways are wide and open, and the layout is well designed for the space.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best deal in the area

Although greens need some attention, the overall experience is very good and you can’t beat the price.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
2.0
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Previously Played

Dont pair people in carts that dont know each other. Wont go back

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 33
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Confusing

One non par 3 - cart path only
Back thru parking lot hole 16 to 17/ 17 and 18 should be 10 and 11 then to back 9 (7).
Inconsistent conditions - even on greens.
Parking quite far away

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ken McDonald Golf Course

Course in bad condition, greens don't have much grass very alot of weeds. Fairways are dry, hard not much grass, needs water and proper re seed. Bunkers are are hard dirt and rocks no sand.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 69
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 65
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 65
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good municipal course.

Finally was able to get a tee time, hard to get one during winter months. Overall it was a good outing as usual.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 191
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Pretty inferior conditions.

If the course is in this bad of condition when there has been ample rain recently, I can’t imagine what this course is like in the scorching summer weather.
Only one lay this course if you get a cheap rate and just want to get some swings in.

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Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 67
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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