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San Tan Highlands
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
1244
4 Stars
1816
3 Stars
624
2 Stars
182
1 Stars
151
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
47
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
5 Stars
61
4 Stars
59
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
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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| 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 |
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 |
Hot Deals at 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 CartsAvailable Facilities
Banquet Facilities
Reviews
4.0
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 u000002436437 on 01/09/2022
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Photo submitted by u000002436437 on 01/09/2022
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Photo submitted by u314162356130 on 11/22/2021
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Photo submitted by u314162356130 on 11/22/2021
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Photo submitted by u314162318842 on 11/08/2021
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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
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
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
I Recommend This Course
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
I Recommend This Course
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
I Recommend This Course
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
I Recommend This Course
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
I Recommend This Course
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
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
No course management
Pull up to tee boxes and your 3rd in line to tee off.
No course management
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
7/23/2025 play
Course is a great challenge and fun to play. Fairways had some patches of dirt rather than grass but were playable. Great price!
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Not worth the money
I was the first tee time #1 hole the fairway was flooded so bad you could retrieve your ball. Balled spots and mud all over course finished 9 wen to 10th to tees off there was a six 3carts in front of us and four some in front of them played 10th and left will not return 😑
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Fairways are in rough shape. They appear to have struggles growing grass. Greens are in great shape, albeit pretty soft.
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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