Ken McDonald Golf Course Tempe, Arizona
Ken McDonald Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Tempe, Arizona, playing 6,876 yards from the Tips tees with a rating of 72.3 and slope of 127.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,876 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.3 / 127 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Tempe, Arizona, USA |
| Coordinates | 33.3565, -111.9359 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tips | 6,876 | 72 | 72.3 | 127 |
| Black | 6,876 | 72 | 71.9 | 125 |
| Blue | 6,537 | 72 | 70.4 | 121 |
| White | 6,250 | 73 | 74.5 | 129 |
| Red | 5,720 | 73 | 71.6 | 122 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tips 72.3/127 | 365 | 574 | 397 | 516 | 184 | 363 | 375 | 200 | 401 | 3375 | 553 | 165 | 409 | 216 | 359 | 541 | 449 | 347 | 462 | 3501 | 6876 |
| Black 71.9/125 | 366 | 585 | 395 | 518 | 185 | 364 | 374 | 198 | 400 | 3385 | 557 | 164 | 407 | 217 | 358 | 530 | 446 | 345 | 467 | 3491 | 6876 |
| Blue 70.4/121 | 349 | 539 | 379 | 508 | 173 | 354 | 354 | 184 | 386 | 3226 | 518 | 153 | 393 | 206 | 348 | 508 | 436 | 332 | 417 | 3311 | 6537 |
| White 74.5/129 | 334 | 518 | 363 | 496 | 160 | 343 | 336 | 169 | 368 | 3087 | 496 | 133 | 384 | 192 | 337 | 489 | 419 | 320 | 393 | 3163 | 6250 |
| Red 71.6/122 | 317 | 447 | 348 | 482 | 146 | 331 | 312 | 138 | 351 | 2872 | 469 | 102 | 319 | 160 | 324 | 473 | 396 | 308 | 297 | 2848 | 5720 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 13 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 2 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Tips (6,876 yards, 72.3/127)
Course rating 0.3 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,250 yards, 74.5/129)
626 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.5 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,720 yards, 71.6/122)
1,156 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.4 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 10 par 4s.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 165 yards. 102 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Ken McDonald Golf Course?
Ken McDonald Golf Course has a course rating of 72.3 and slope of 127 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 71.6 with a slope of 122.
How long is Ken McDonald Golf Course?
From the back tees, Ken McDonald Golf Course plays 6,876 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Ken McDonald Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 2, a 574-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Ken McDonald Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Tips tees (6,876 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,720 yards).
Is Ken McDonald Golf Course public or private?
Ken McDonald Golf Course is a public golf course in Tempe, Arizona. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Ken McDonald Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Ahwatukee Country Club (Phoenix), Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Club (Phoenix), Dobson Ranch Golf Course (Mesa), San Marcos Golf Course (Chandler).
Is there a yardage book for Ken McDonald Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Ken McDonald Golf Course with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Ken McDonald Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Ken McDonald Golf Course for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Ken McDonald Golf Course have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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