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4.0
4006 Reviews (4006)
5 Stars
1240
4 Stars
1812
3 Stars
622
2 Stars
182
1 Stars
150
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
86.6%
Recommend this course
3461 out of 4006 reviews
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4.1
113 Reviews (113)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
45
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
85.0%
Recommend this course
96 out of 113 reviews
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3.9
172 Reviews (172)
5 Stars
60
4 Stars
68
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
83.7%
Recommend this course
144 out of 172 reviews
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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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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
4006 Reviews (4006)

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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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Wet weather

Jerks on course

We had heard the locals were jerks. Our foursome was on pace at the turn and stopped for very quick relief as the bathrooms on 4 or 5 were not accessible.. But hey we were enjoying our friends and learning the greens. Still on pace at the 10th hole - 3 some behind us called the shop. The shop sent a message via the cart screen that we were on pace and were aware of the agitation. We offered the 3some to play through as there was plenty of space behind them. Grumpy old man made very nasty comments, followed by what a great golfer he was. Actually you are a jerk. We came for fun and followed the rules. We requested and were granted a refund. Not likely to return.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Terrible pace of play

Course way over booked. If they are going to cram people in like that than my 1:28 time shud have been sold as twilight.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Oct 2025

Just reseeded so slow greens and cart-path only

Extended playing times and keep in mind GPS controlled carts so be ready to stay on the path or be stopped and have to slowly reverse out which includes the parking lot

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
1.0
Previously Played

Poorly managed course

They have a 3rd party answering service which is terrible and it’s a min 5 hour round with certain holes that have 3 group back ups. Avoid at all cost

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Won't go back

Hadn't played here in a few years so thought I'd give it a chance. There was no warning that the range and putting green was closed. Also they were running 30 mins behind. Pretty excessive for no frost warning. Course had no water on it and charging 5-7 for a bottle is pretty crazy. Just felt overall like poor communication between the clubhouse and starter etc. Course was 100% not ready to play. Greens were longer that the fairways. If it's not ready to go stay closed. Id rather wait and pay the money when it's worth. Now I definitely won't go back.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Really wanted to like this course

Golfed this course this Saturday and our Tee Time was around 11:10 and we didn’t get done with 18 holes until 5:30 which to me is just way too long. I can understand that a lot of these courses can get really busy during peak but I’ve never had one take that long. It is cart path only which was not informed that until started also no range because they had recently reseed. The course is getting is good shape and there really is some cool holes and good elevation. Right now the greens are the slowest I’ve ever played which is weird. If they could fix the pace of play I would play again.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Before booking make sure you ask if either the front or back are closed. The front nine was closed and we didn’t know that until we showed up. Pace of play was expectedly slow because of this.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course

Nice layout. Excellent shape. Very friendly staff. Great pace of play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 99
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good shape

Course In good shape . Greens are fantastic and the staff was very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

1st round

Greens were nice just several bare areas around the greens and fairways

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great location. Great layout.

Their are slowly upgrading the course but they are working on it. The layout is awesome. They’re fixing the tee boxes finally. Some were so unlevel you couldn’t get a stance ~ kind of like hole #12 still is.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

I love this course. The fairways were a little rough in spots but it is the middle of summer. Overall a great experience and I would highly recommend playing this course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 219
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The golf cart restrictions

Just get rid of the golf cart restriction program and it’s one of my favorite courses

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not bad

The front 9 is more fun and challenging with several elevated tees and strong dog legs. The fairways have a lot of grass issues but the greens were fantastic. Overall, it was a good value and had an enjoyable round.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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