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4.1
2014 Reviews (2014)
5 Stars
617
4 Stars
1004
3 Stars
281
2 Stars
75
1 Stars
37
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
92.2%
Recommend this course
1832 out of 2014 reviews
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3.9
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.0%
Recommend this course
47 out of 54 reviews
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4.1
197 Reviews (197)
5 Stars
68
4 Stars
92
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
91.4%
Recommend this course
180 out of 197 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
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts 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

Reviews

4.1
2014 Reviews (2014)

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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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slowest round of my life

Everything was excellent except that I was paired with a 16 year old in a cart so I could not move on as he would hit a bad tee shot and rehit several times and play 2 balls on the same hole sometimes which made my foursome play 9 holes in 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Solid Muni

This place is a good local track. They just upgraded the carts finally which is awesome. The layout is engaging enough. Varying par 4 lengths which can make for challenges and rewards. Forgiving fairways. Bunkers always need work though. Greens are slowing down a lot compared to the fall/winter. Cart service didn’t start until hole 11 so that was annoying. Restrooms are out of order on hole 5. A few of the tee boxes could use a trim. Overall good value for the price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 249
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

KMGC is in fair shape

Course was in OK shape. Tee boxes could use some leveling; fairways were fairly-good condition, greens were quite slow, but true; sand traps lacked sand (which perpetrated some bad shots); rough beyond first cut was thick grass or bare dirt. Pace of play was slow (4:30), prompting a fair-value rating for the day. BTW: the range balls have seen better days.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value, good time

First time playing, really enjoyed the round, almost no waiting, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely return.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Muni if you can get on

Course never disappoints. Great value at a solid course where if you play well you’ll score. Greens are slow and pretty flat but it’s just a solid course for the cost. Pace of play is slow later in the day, but every time I’ve played it has a great day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fix the sand traps

It is the cheapest in the "Phoenix " area but just because it's affordable, doesn't mean you can't take care of the sand traps better. Also making up for the cheaper price by packing the course like sardines doesn't make the round of golf fun. Teenagers playing like it's a play ground. I do appreciate the price but I'll pay more somewhere else to get a nice round of golf. Parking is a walk away. Few handicap parking spots close. I must say the fairways were in good shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Day

My wife and I played the course on a beautiful day. We teed off close to 2pm and were able to finish our round just as the sun set at 6:10p. Pace was a little slow for most of the round, however steady. Course was in very good shape except for the sand bunkers (little sand), however not a major issue for us. A fun day out.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 113
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 Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 52
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good Course.

Nice course layout and facilites.
A little expensive for a municipal course with no sand in the traps. Good value if you get a Golf Now deal time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 61
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

CourseCo management is a disaster

Frost delay today - the 3rd one I've experienced in AZ.

First (2) courses notified me the morning of - allowing me to cancel my tee times.

Not Kenny Mac.

Not only did they not send an e-mail notifying people of the delay, but when you checked in and paid for the round they said nothing as well.

It was when the starter announced (4) groups at my tee time while I was practicing on the putting green that I had to inquire if there was a delay.

"Yeah but we'll have you out in a few minutes."

You just announced 4 groups, when will I be out?

"About 40 minutes"

Waited 40 minutes. Came back and he announced (3) more groups again, still not announcing my group.

Dishonest, shady business practices. Well done City Council outsourcing management of the course to CourseCo.

Haven't given a 1 star rating to any course yet but they absolutely deserve it.

Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice course, slow play

First time playing this course, really like the layout and it is in great shape other than the greens being kind of slow. Only problem was the pace. I saw a ranger cart but never saw a ranger and it ended up being a 5 hour round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good condition

Course was in good condition, green roiled good. Back nine appears they put out some people just playing nine. Was stacked 3 groups deep on the first 5 holes

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun track

Decent pace of play and solid conditions will return

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 81
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 81
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

course

Course is in excellent condition.
greens are in top condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ok but not the best.

Booked a tee time on golf now. 3:09 booking. After 3 o’clock rate said it was 25$. My card was charged 37$ when I got to the course also golf now charged me 12$ on top of that. How is this a rate? I feel like someone dropped the ball on that. Also we were supposed to play 9 holes. Only got through 6 holes because the course was overbooked. Left the course at 5:45 almost 3 hours just for 6 holes is craziness. I feel like I’m owed some golf here…. On a positive note the greens were in decent shape. I live on this course. Always playing it. But for what I paid just not worth it

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
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