Bill Johnston

Boerne, TX

Tapatio Springs Resort operates an 18-hole golf course in Boerne, Texas, in the Hill Country northwest of San Antonio. The Resort Course meanders through rolling terrain and stands of live oaks and was redesigned by architect Tripp Davis. The layout is managed by Troon and is set up to accommodate players of varying abilities, with the course forming part of a larger resort property that also includes lodging, dining and a driving range. The course is open to daily public play in addition to resort guests and club members, with tee times bookable up to two weeks ahead for guests and about a week ahead for the public.

Phoenix, AZ

Lookout Mountain Golf Club is a public 18-hole, par-72 golf course in Phoenix, Arizona, designed by Bill Johnston with Forrest Richardson and opened in 1989. It sits within the Phoenix Mountain Preserve as part of the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort. The course plays through desert terrain with elevation changes and views of the surrounding North Mountains, and has received multiple Golf Digest four-star ratings.

Cave Creek, AZ

Rancho Manana Golf Club is an 18-hole course in Cave Creek, Arizona, built around a 1940s dude ranch whose buildings now serve as the clubhouse and restaurant. Designed by Bill Johnston and opened in 1989, the par-70 layout features dramatic elevation changes and desert terrain with views of Camelback Mountain and the Tonto National Forest. The course plays roughly 6,000 yards from its longest tees and has operated as a semi-private club offering both memberships and public tee times. Amenities include a driving range, short-game area, putting green and golf shop.