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4017 Reviews (4017)
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
151
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
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4.0
117 Reviews (117)
5 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
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4.3
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155 Reviews (155)
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Conditions
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Value
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Layout
4.5
Pace
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Amenities
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4.3
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Course Highlights
San Tan Highlands delivers a highly rated layout with fantastic greens and well-kept fairways that consistently reward golfers seeking a strong challenge. Friendly staff and solid value for money make this course a compelling choice for repeat rounds.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Desert
Par 72
Length 7162 yards
Slope 130
Rating 72.7

San Tan Highlands (formerly known as The Golf Club at Johnson Ranch) boasts a championship course with a front nine that winds through the Sonoran desert and a back nine that finishes at the base of the bordering San Tan Mountains. Naturally, the first half of the golf course is relatively flat and the latter half has a hilly terrain. In contrast to its categorization as a desert course, this course has grass from the tees to the greens but the cactus-filled landscape definitely implies desert. The greens are quite large and undulating and the fairways are fairly open with generous landing areas. Strategically placed sand bunkers and water hazards come into play throughout the San Tan Highlands.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 7162 yards 72.7 130
Blue 72 6696 yards 70.2 120
White 72 6171 yards 67.8 114
White (W) 72 6171 yards 74.4 131
White/Gold 72 5798 yards 67.0 110
Gold 72 5569 yards 65.8 104
Gold (W) 72 5569 yards 70.2 119
Gold/Red 72 5404 yards 64.7 103
Red (W) 72 5286 yards 69.3 115
Red/Yellow (W) 72 4135 yards 68.2 112
Yellow (W) 72 3423 yards 62.7 101
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Scorecard for San Tan Highlands Golf Club
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 73.1/131 606 437 212 421 460 436 185 476 524 3757 420 155 382 396 540 372 382 200 558 3405 7162
Blue M: 70.6/123 591 403 185 398 447 399 153 443 485 3504 395 140 362 375 515 345 350 180 530 3192 6696
White M: 68.2/116 W: 74.8/133 551 383 150 381 370 375 130 421 450 3211 381 131 349 328 463 335 332 151 490 2960 6171
White/Gold M: 67.4/112 W: 72.5/127 512 359 150 317 370 375 130 390 405 3008 340 131 322 328 463 282 332 151 441 2790 5798
Gold M: 66.1/106 W: 70.7/121 512 359 117 317 297 342 119 390 405 2858 340 127 322 300 438 282 320 141 441 2711 5569
Gold/Red M: 65.7/103 512 359 110 317 293 298 112 390 405 2796 340 120 322 293 438 282 238 134 441 2608 5404
Red M: 64.9/103 W: 69.6/116 471 352 110 310 293 298 112 383 384 2713 333 120 315 293 431 275 238 134 434 2573 5286
Red/Yellow M: 60.5/92 W: 63.0/102 350 204 110 310 293 298 112 240 290 2207 213 120 137 293 322 166 238 134 305 1928 4135
Yellow M: 57.5/86 W: 59.1/93 350 204 52 222 244 200 62 240 290 1864 213 30 137 157 322 166 184 45 305 1559 3423
Handicap 9 5 11 7 3 13 17 1 15 2 18 6 10 14 8 12 16 4
Par 5 4 3 4 4 4 3 4 5 36 4 3 4 4 5 4 4 3 5 36 72
Handicap (W) 1 9 17 11 7 13 15 5 3 6 18 8 10 4 12 14 16 2
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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda/Annual Rye
Golf Season Year round
Architect Kenny Watkins

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.0
4017 Reviews (4017)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 75
Patio Dining 60
Brunch 26
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 138
Bunkers 103
Undulating Greens 81
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 99
Locals 86
Advanced Golfers 67
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 97
In the 'Burbs 83
Convenient to the City 12

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lucky106
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Kbehrens23
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun layout and great staff!

This was my second time playing at San Tan Highlands. The first time I only played the front 9 and the staff really hyped up the back 9. Played 18 my second time and WOW they weren’t kidding! Beautiful Mountain View’s and great challenging but fun layout on the back. Great value for 18 holes as well for a 3:15 tee time. Had no issues with pace of play, finished in about 3:40. We did see two rattlesnakes on the back 9, keep your eyes peeled! I will definitely be returning.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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sunshine11
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

San Tan Highlands

Had a 12:02 tee time and actually went off at 11:48. Not too busy this time of year so we got around in about 3:40.

Course was in nice shape for this time of year. Fairways ok, greens consistent if not a bit slow, but that’s to be expected with the hot weather coming. Back nine really fun with multiple elevation changes through the foothills.

Over all a fun course to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u314161524627
Played On
Reviews 72
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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hindstp
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Course Feedback

I played on a beautiful Sunday May 4th so it was busy and running a little behind which is ok and the starter was all over it. Took us 2 1/2 to play front 9 which is a little much but the back 9 which is shorter took us the same. We had a group in front of us which should not have been there jacking around hitting multiple balls so called twice to the shop and a an answering service took the calls so pro shop did not get calls. After numerous years, problem remains that this clueless owner has NOBODY out on course but continues putting a message on the cart to keep pace with group in front of you but no one monitors it. The course is great but it is NOT a 5 hour course and the pro inside did not care with my concerns so if you are not in a hurry and want to spend a full day playing, San Tan Highlands is for you but don’t expect any help on play which is a shame…

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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thetoolman7
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Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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davidwildrick
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Denny1898089
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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tmng84
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u796840285
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Jack58
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u000001478544
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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tkhough
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Not Worth the Money

Course wasn’t worth the fee, tee boxes were uneven and the greens were terrible.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Andler17
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Nickgr8shotz
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Reviews 50
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

San Tan highlands golf

Fairways thin. Greens average. First time on par 3 with astro turf tee!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u314167221667
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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BACgolfer09
Played On
Reviews 93
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course is in okay shape, not great. Twilight rate should probably be less based on the condition. Greens were very dry and slow, sand compact, fairways and tee boxes need work as well.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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jimmers5
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Teedee10
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u908330709
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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