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4.0
3968 Reviews (3968)
5 Stars
1226
4 Stars
1798
3 Stars
615
2 Stars
181
1 Stars
148
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
87.4%
Recommend this course
3429 out of 3968 reviews
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4.1
84 Reviews (84)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
85.7%
Recommend this course
72 out of 84 reviews
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4.0
172 Reviews (172)
5 Stars
60
4 Stars
70
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
84.3%
Recommend this course
145 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
3968 Reviews (3968)

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 119
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Play faster

Need Ranger to push pace of play. Group in front playing two balls. It’s too hot to lag pace of play. Some tee boxes uneven making it difficult to tee off. No ice in coolers no acceptable conditions for summer heat. No cart to refresh cold drinks.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Corse was kinda wet in a few holes but it’s always fun playing here.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible shape

So disappointed in the condition, don’t spend your money!

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens need work

Played this course a lot, the greens were in terrible shape heavily sanded , bumpy . Couple that with excessive waiting at each hole , probably contributed to it being Father’s Day but over my worst experience at this course , normally very happy playing there

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Punched/maintenance

Greens recently punched, approach areas recently ripped.. look forward to playing it when it's in better condition. Very fun layout, Devils Drop is a fun one. Lots a scenic holes.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 119
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Do not play here!

I’ve been playing golf in Arizona for 20 years and this is hands-down the most poorly managed golf course in the valley. Played with some friends this past Sunday on Father’s Day and was a 5.5 hour round. On the third hole, we noticed there were eight people on the green two groups ahead of us, which then started a significant slower pace of play. On the fifth hole, the pro shop was notified who then sent somebody out there to address the situation and apparently they split them up. There was another significant slow down at the turn and we noticed the same two groups rejoined on 11. Called the pro shop again, who made contact with us and indicate that he wishes there was something more he could do about the situation. Oh and it was $80 to play. This course is maybe a $40 track in the summer. No starter or ranger at all. With all of the golf courses in Arizona to choose from I wouldn’t even have this in consideration.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens had more sand than bunkers!

Usually really like the course, but no mention of all fairways being under construction or mention of greens being covered in sand! I understand it’s summer and course repairs happen, but cant charge like course is in good conditions for a course under major maintenance.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Could only play the Front Nine. Back Nine is why I like this course. The course Ranger was indifferent this time. Young kid seemed more interested in his phone than providing any communication. We ended up starting on our own because he was nowhere to be found. Oh well. We played.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 119
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Hot weather
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 360
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Arizona Advisor
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pretty much as remembered

The whites are still to long for this aging golfer but I enjoy the layout. Some drying out with the heat but pretty decent condition. Numerous tees on the Highlands are closed for releveling, this is a plus. Wasn't very busy at 10:30 am on a Tuesday. Notice some new sod on a couple of holes.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Had a great time

Had a wonderful round. Only issue is some of the tee boxes were not available. But I understand that maintenance has to be done.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 119
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 119
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
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