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 |
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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 |
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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: 64.7/103 | 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 Smackatowa 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
Enjoyed
Nice course & interesting layout.
Staff is very friendly
Unfortunately the turn was not well managed and after a nice hour & 50 minute front nine, there was a 25 minute wait on Ten which led to the back nine taking over two and half hours.
Overall
Fairways were stressed. Greens rolled well, however, very slow. Pace of play, well, 5 hours. Staff before and after round were nice. Lady at the bar was nice as well.
Early morn
Played at 5:30 am. Played 18 in 3 hours. It was great - lots of wildlife and the course was in great shape
Great views
The course was in good condition. The fairways were a little dry but the greens were in great condition and are rolling at a good pace
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.
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.
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…
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.
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