San Tan Highlands
About
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.
| 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 |
| 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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Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by Kbehrens23 on 05/12/2025
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Photo submitted by Kbehrens23 on 05/12/2025
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Photo submitted by Kbehrens23 on 05/12/2025
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Photo submitted by tyl3r on 10/08/2024
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Hole Number 11 Photo submitted by loftus49 on 05/17/2024
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Photo submitted by pauls123 on 03/24/2024
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Photo submitted by pauls123 on 03/24/2024
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Photo submitted by isaacdebates on 02/25/2024
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Photo submitted by u000005826956 on 12/22/2023
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Photo submitted by WhackADocious on 09/05/2023
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Photo submitted by rgonzo8 on 06/26/2023
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Photo submitted by u940201335 on 03/02/2023
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Photo submitted by Coach1414 on 02/19/2023
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Photo submitted by beacher000001 on 02/09/2023
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Tee box repair Photo submitted by Penage on 01/29/2023
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Photo submitted by u433006964 on 12/07/2022
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Photo submitted by u763941175 on 10/28/2022
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Photo submitted by u521812016 on 05/09/2022
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Photo submitted by u314162356130 on 11/22/2021
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Photo submitted by u5024047 on 01/27/2021
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Photo submitted by u00000851391 on 01/03/2021
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Photo submitted by Reed5000 on 12/14/2020
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Amazing view Photo submitted by Dmanuels00 on 11/24/2020
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Expansive view from elevated tee, Mountain 9 Photo submitted by u712017935 on 11/05/2020
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Beep beep Photo submitted by u712017935 on 11/05/2020
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Photo submitted by gdhicks on 06/05/2020
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Haboob!! Photo submitted by Shypoke55 on 04/22/2020
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Spring Flowers Photo submitted by Shypoke55 on 04/22/2020
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Photo submitted by Shypoke55 on 04/22/2020
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Coyote on #6 finding some shade Photo submitted by Shypoke55 on 04/22/2020
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Photo submitted by Shypoke55 on 04/22/2020
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What a view Photo submitted by u4382575 on 02/10/2020
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Devils drop par 3, 11th hole Photo submitted by Michaelteetime on 01/28/2020
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Photo submitted by doddjo on 12/05/2019
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6th fairway!! Photo submitted by Shypoke55 on 05/12/2019
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Photo submitted by MuellerTime on 05/28/2018
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Photo submitted by dustyj on 10/17/2015
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Go for it Photo submitted by bhwhite2 on 03/07/2015
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From the tips on 16 (Big Sky) Photo submitted by u999480096 on 08/11/2014
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Great scenery Photo submitted by Shypoke55 on 04/13/2013
Super pleased
I had scheduled an early tee time for one but when checking in they suggested I could join a twosome that was teeing off earlier which I did. We started on hole 10 playing the back 9 first which was just awesome. Our final 9 holes (front) were very enjoyable but the vista’s were much more on average versus the wonderful views we experienced at the start. Be ready to take pictures…
Course value was excellent via the hot deal rate I paid. It was easy to noticed several course upgrades to make improvements in process to keep conditions current and play memorable going forward. Course is very playable and fun and the improvement projects of no distraction to play.
Afterwards I had lunch onsite with the two young guys I joined, they played the tips and I played the ~6200 yards which we completed in 3 1/2 hours, all shooting low 80’s. Good day for all and lunch was fresh fast and good. .
Bag drop and the pro shop entrance were both a little clumsy however we got it figured out no problem!
My slower highway drive in from Oakwood South/Chandler area was well worth it and to think I almost passed on making the trip diverted my disappointment.
I suggest play it!
Don
Fun Round
Contrary to prior reviews, the staff was extremely friendly and helpful, even while hosting a wedding. Course was in reasonably good shape, and beautiful scenery. Much cheaper early afternoon if the heat stays away.
decent course, pace of play was slow
they need to have ten minutes between golfers going off and then a ranger out on the course managing the course of play. every time I play there it is slow..
45$ course max! If you pay more that’s too much!
Course was in not great shape. Greens were slow and over watered. Took 5 hours to play 18. Food was terrible at the turn. It was just not a great experience.
Not worth the price
Driving range is in atrocious condition. Worn out balls, unfixed divots, gravel. Small tee boxes are beat up, fairways patchy in places. Greens in fair shape.
Retirement golf course
I enjoyed the course layout but this place is over run with entitled members 55+ age group. Pace of play very poor with no marshals entire round. Will not play again.
Much stter
Haven’t played this course in 4 years so we noticed much improvement since then. Tees and greens were very nice considering the rounds played during winter. Fairways were also very good. Would like to see definitive rough/desert borders with rough growing everywhere. A few spots of dirt hard pan where I thought grass should grow.
Had a great time playing it though
Improvement Needed
This course needs to improve the chipping area, bunkers needs better quality sand free from pebbles and rocks. The pace of play needs improvement especially if you’re going to charge over $100 for peak play pricing. Love the layout and love the greens.
This course is over crowded
Have not been able to finish a round on this course even having been out 5 hours the one time. You stand and wait most of the time on back 9. Terrible!
Great course and friendly staff
First time playing here but looking forward to many more round at this great desert course. Good value for the money and the friendly staff makes it all the better.
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