Don’t let first impressions fool you because when you first arrive at KMac you get thrown off by a couple of things. To start the parking lot is quite remote and separated from the clubhouse unless you are lucky enough to grab one of the few parking spaces right up front in the lot adjacent to the clubhouse. You can ride your cart back to your car to unload but you need to haul or drop off upon arrival. Second, you might soak in some of the outdated (1974 to be exact) decor both inside and outside the facilities and wonder is there anything modern about this place? Then you remind yourself, “hey, this is a muni-course” don’t set your expectation too high”. The tactic is not intentional: Set the expectation low upon arrival but hit them with a golfer’s delight right after. That seems to be the appropriate word ,“delight”, for this great little municipal course because once you tee off at hole number one you experience a golf game that makes you want realize this will be a course you will want to come back to.
Price:
Fair ($30 avg peak season). Can be broken down to 9 or 18 holes. Twlight rates will allow you to sneak in 18 holes if you are out by 2pm otherwise play till dark and it’s still a good deal.
Course:
18 hole championship, par 72. This is the real deal. You get a full game when you play here. You know how some Muni-courses have holes that you can throw the golf ball on the green? Not here. As a matter of fact one of their Par 3’s is about 215 yards.
Condition:
When we played the course was in great shape (about 3 weeks after over-seeding). The greens were pretty much flawless and the overall landscaping and manicuring were in great shape. There’s plenty of green carpet to hit from as long as you are on the fairway.
Bonus:
You are able to recover with your second shot if your tee shot goes foul on all of the long holes. I am sure many of you can relate to this.
Downside:
Power facility and powerlines are unsightly. Expect delays during peak season.
Amenities:
Like I mentioned, the facilities are a little outdated but who really cares? Judge Smails? Speaking of Caddyshack, the on-site sports grill, Caddyshack serves great food and suds. I had a custom omelet for lunch and it was delicious and filling. The ‘Shack is a good place for all three meals: breakfast, lunch and happy hour.
Staff:
Friendly staff, happy to chat and eager to hear about your best shots.
Contact info:
800 E Divot Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 350-5250
- 18 hole regulation length course
- 72 par, 6,743 yards
- 71.5 rating, 125 slope
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