Overview
The manageable summer temperatures at high elevation of this par-71 championship golf course allows for guests to experience well-manicured Bentgrass greens all year round. The desert track, known as “Big Wick,” is tucked away in North Phoenix and offers fantastic views of Vulture Peak and Prescott National Forest. Additionally, Wickenburg Ranch is home to a laid-back 9-hole par-3 course nicknamed “Li’l Wick” with hammocks and rest areas located between holes.
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Awards
Ranking history:
Best in State: Ranked 21st, 2017-'18, 2023-'24. Ranked 22nd, 2019-'22.
2023-'24 ranking: 21st.
Panelists
Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
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“The Big Wick course at Wickenburg Ranch Golf and Social Club presents an excellent challenge for the better golfer. Most holes start with significant downhill tee shots over wild desert terrain, and the fairways are not overly wide. However, the course plays much shorter than the scorecard distance, and a straight driver with a good short game can score here. Most greens have significant level changes, and a wrong-side approach shot coupled with the fast greens can be costly. "
Read More2022
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“Nestled north of Phoenix in the mountains amongst the cactus and canyons a fun Troon course worthy of the trip. The fairways bend both left and right and challenge your tee shots to find the short grass. Bentgrass greens have undulations and elevation changes demanding accurate distance control and speed"
Read More2021
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“Once you arrive at the green, the challenge begins with fast putting surfaces and lots of undulations. You definitely do not want to be above the hole."
Read More2021
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“Wonderful desert layout with a variety of hole design and shot options. Green speeds are"
Read More2020
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“A quality golf course that is always in great condition. An excellent variety of hole designs that require quality shots to score well. There are substantial elevation changes and slope ad undulations on most of the greens. The greens are quick and pay attention to the breaks to putt well. I have always enjoyed playing this course and will go back again."
Read More2018
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“Super fun and challenging course. You better pick the right tees or your day will be long. The clubhouse is like no other with a western modern ranch style. The 4 par threes are super challenging as well as the giant UPHILL par 5 ninth hole. A must play if youre in the Phoenix area, or even if youre not it’s worth the drive"
Read More2018
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“Great course and surroundings, needs to grow in and have housing develop to enhance the experience, but worth the effort."
Read More2018
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“Excellent conditioning. Greens are challenging. Fun course to play, hard enough to be interesting but doesn’t beat you up."
Read More2018
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“Excellent facilities, friendly staff, and great food in the restaurant. Practice facilities are excellent. Golf course is very challenging and in excellent condition. The views of the surrounding mountains and dessert are beautiful."
Read More2018
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“Very good condition and a nice layout. This is one of the top courses in the Phoenix area and less expensive than some of its peers in this category. Good practice facility and service oriented staff."
Read More2018
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“Pretty interesting mix of holes, I found it more interesting than most of the public options in Phoenix/Scottsdale. Worth the drive."
Read More2018
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