Not far from the base of the Tan Mountains, The Golf Club at Johnson Ranch is a challenging par-72 championship course that winds through a diverse community in San Tan Valley. Situated a few miles south of Queen Creek and 50 miles southeast of Phoenix, the course fills up its tee time slots with golfers who rave about its awesome views, enjoyable layout, and overall bang for their buck. The Golf Club at Johnson Ranch is fun for players of wide-ranging abilities because everyone can find a distance they can handle. Six different sets of tees plus additional combo options allow it to be played from as short as 3,423 yards and as long as 7,162 yards. While there are lots of forced carries over desert from the back sets of tee markers, anyone hitting from the white tees (6,171 yards) probably won t have to muscle up to reach the fairways. The Golf Club at Johnson Ranch is a desert course with saguaro-filled terrain waiting to ensnare balls errant shots, yet, with its ample fairways and generous landing areas, the layout is quite user-friendly. Contrasting nines define the game at The Golf Club at Johnson Ranch. The front nine features predominantly flat fairways that are often lined by houses on both sides. Once players reach the back nine, the look of the course changes dramatically. The back nine, known as the Mountain Nine, features pronounced elevation changes and showcases spectacular views of the San Tan Mountains and the Southeast Valley as it darts into the foothills. This portion of The Golf Club at Johnson Ranch presents thrilling shot values and more target-style challenges. Throughout the round, the greens are medium-size and generally circular or oval-shaped. Though the putting surfaces feature some undulations, the breaks are generally pretty tame. Practice facilities at The Golf Club at Johnson Ranch include a driving range, chipping area with sand bunker, and a putting green. The clubhouse features a golf shop and a restaurant with a large covered patio. Note that the restaurant typically closes for the summer and reopens after overseeing. If you are in the southeast Valley of Phoenix and looking for a tee time, The Golf Club at Johnson Ranch can be an enticing option with its varied challenge, memorable back nine, and excellent value.