THE GOLF CLUB AT JOHNSON RANCH (NOW SAN TAN HIGHLANDS GOLF CLUB)

The high Sonoran Desert terrain delivers dramatic elevation changes that transform what could be another desert track into something genuinely memorable, with the par-4 15th dropping 200 feet from tee to green in a breathtaking plunge toward the San Tan Mountains. Architect Ken Kavanaugh maximized the natural washes and arroyos, creating strategic risk-reward moments where aggressive lines reward bold play but punish wayward shots with brutal desert lies. The closing stretch runs directly into the mountain backdrop, providing the kind of visual drama that makes Arizona golf worth the summer heat.