26% match
For Blue tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ken Mcdonald Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
224
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Ken Mcdonald Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ken Mcdonald Golf Course, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 29%Scoring 22%Aim 17%Accuracy 15%Precision 14%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
19
Average HCP
11.3
Minimum HCP
31.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ken Mcdonald Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ken Mcdonald Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
800 E Divot Dr #4607, Tempe, AZ 85283, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Snyder
Opened
1974
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.1(619 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Ken Mcdonald Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant mid-iron tests on par fours alongside long par fives that pressure overreach, with back nine ramping difficulty and bogey threats on prime trouble holes.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726876 yards6287 metersCR 71.9Bogey 95.1Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.1 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.0 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 5 | — | 8 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 366 | 585 | 395 | 518 | 185 | 364 | 374 | 198 | 400 | 3385 | 557 | 164 | 407 | 217 | 358 | 530 | 446 | 345 | 467 | 3491 | 6876 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726537 yards5977 metersCR 70.4Bogey 92.9Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.1 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.8 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 5 | — | 8 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 349 | 539 | 379 | 508 | 173 | 354 | 354 | 184 | 386 | 3226 | 518 | 153 | 393 | 206 | 348 | 508 | 436 | 332 | 417 | 3311 | 6537 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726250 yards5715 metersCR 68.7Bogey 90.0Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 44.9 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.1 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 5 | — | 8 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 334 | 518 | 363 | 496 | 160 | 343 | 336 | 169 | 368 | 3087 | 496 | 133 | 384 | 192 | 337 | 489 | 419 | 320 | 393 | 3163 | 6250 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ken Mcdonald Golf Course
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile45% match
For Blue tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
62% match
For Blue tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control23%
Aim15%
71% match
For Blue tees
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control14%
Accuracy14%
13 Week Flagship Program for Ken Mcdonald Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ken Mcdonald Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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44% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision24%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory12%
44% match
For Blue tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
78% match
For Blue tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
Scoring14%
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Get Started78% match
For Blue tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring32%
Accuracy18%
45% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Aim30%
Distance Control14%
61% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment16%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring26%
Aim13%
63% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment22%
Accuracy11%
67% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
Aim20%
76% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
67% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy27%
Scoring23%
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Get Started57% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Dispersion19%
Precision16%
58% match
For Black tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Aim22%
Alignment17%
69% match
For Black tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim18%
Precision17%
43% match
For Black tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy34%
Green Reading13%
42% match
For Black tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
61% match
For Black tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Precision22%
Dispersion15%
32% match
For Black tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
45% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
39% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control35%
Dispersion16%
70% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
67% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
62% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started65% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment17%
Accuracy17%
64% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Alignment19%
Distance Control17%
70% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring14%
Dispersion12%
74% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
67% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment14%
Accuracy13%
46% match
For White tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Alignment14%
70% match
For White tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment19%
Aim16%
Distance Control16%
53% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
75% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring14%
63% match
For White tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
70% match
For White tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring31%
Accuracy22%
70% match
For White tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started66% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
65% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim21%
Alignment17%
Accuracy16%
66% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
49% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment22%
Precision15%
60% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision25%
Aim14%
67% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment24%
Scoring24%
Aim23%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ken Mcdonald Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Ken Mcdonald Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Ken Mcdonald Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Ken Mcdonald Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 125.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ken Mcdonald Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6563 yards. The back tees extend to 6876.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ken Mcdonald Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.9 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Ken Mcdonald Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6876.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Ken Mcdonald Golf Course and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Ken Mcdonald Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6876.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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