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Wickenburg Ranch Golf & Social Club

About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 71
Length 7059 yards
Slope 140
Rating 72.9

Wickenburg Ranch Golf & Social Club is in the heart of some of Arizona's most dramatic Sonoran Desert terrain, you would hardly be able to guess that you're only about an hour from Phoenix. The golf course tumbles across rolling hills, stretching to more than 7,000 yards from the back tees. Each hole provides a different challenge thanks to the fluctuating elevations, which are complemented by strategically placed bunkers. You won't find too many water hazards but you're in for a challenge where it does come into play. One of the most notable water holes is the par-3 13th, which has a massive lake hugging the right side of the green. It's followed by another water hole, a par 5 with ponds on either side. The appeal of the golf course goes beyond the challenging layout, Wickenburg Ranch offers scenic views of Vulture Peak and Prescott National Forest as well as mild temperatures almost year-round.

Course Details

Year Built 2015
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Wendell Pickett (2008) Bill Brownlee (2008)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper Golf Attire

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities, Spa, Locker Rooms

Available Activities

Swimming

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis, Pickleball

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4.9
355 Reviews (355)

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Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course, Worth the Drive

If you are a golfer, are up for a challenge and can stomach the drive, then go!

The conditioning is 11/10. The clubhouse and amenties (eg Lil Wick) are also cool.

The layout itself was undoubtedly very good, but not mind blowing.

In terms of value, this is much better than Quintero or some others in PHX (eg Troon, We-Ko-Pa), but it comes at a cost of an hr~ drive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Terrific layout

Wickenburg Ranch was a very good course. It was in fabulous shape, and the greens were firm and fast, but fair. Due to some elevation changes, the course plays longer than what's listed on the scorecard - the starter will advise you of this before teeing off - it's definitely the case. It is located about 75 miles from Phoenix and depending on traffic - could be about an hour and half away. Still - it's worth the trip and is recommended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
b244d63d-5448-5767-a6a2-fcaab64826e0
Commented on 04/25/2018

Thanks for spending the day with us and taking the time to give us feedback on the experience. We are glad you enjoyed the golf course, conditions, and the overall experience. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future.

Kind Regards,

Steve Outlaw, PGA

Head Golf Professional

Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Place

Great place to play - the drive out from the Valley was well worth it!!! Course layout and tee selections provide opportunity for all levels....Some of the views were the best around!!!! Be prepared for elevation changes not usually seen in the valley...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
b244d63d-5448-5767-a6a2-fcaab64826e0
Commented on 04/25/2018

Thanks for taking the time to give us feedback regarding your recent experience with us. The course is truly in great shape and the play ability as you mentioned is great for all levels. We look forward to seeing you again soon in the future.

Kind Regards,

Steve Outlaw, PGA

Head Golf Professional

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worth the ride.

Excellent course in fantastic shape. Not easy to play the first time around. Plays longer than the yardage. Fairways, greens & green complexes all in outstanding shape. Greens were putting at 9-9 1/2. Would prefer them a little faster. Friendly and very accommodating staff. Nothing but good things to say about this golf experience. One reminder, gps based yardage devices didn’t work because of the lack of cel service. Course is well marked however. Take this ride to Wickenburg. You will not be disappointed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
b244d63d-5448-5767-a6a2-fcaab64826e0
Commented on 04/25/2018

Thanks for your feedback regarding your recent experience with us. Greens are very speedy now, a shade over 11 so definitely worth a repeat visit. We will have a look into the various GPS devices to ensure all are working moving forward. Once again, appreciate your feedback and look forward to having you back to visit in the near future.

Kind Regards,

Steve Outlaw, PGA

Head Golf Professional

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Triple Charged

Be aware that this GC triple charged me and has refused to return my calls for reinbursement. Loved the coures but will NEVER go back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pristine Condition

You would be hard pressed to find a better conditioned golf course anywhere! All staff I met were friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
b244d63d-5448-5767-a6a2-fcaab64826e0
Commented on 04/25/2018

Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent experience with us. We are glad the course conditions and overall experience exceeded your expectations. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Kind Regards,

Steve Outlaw, PGA

Head Golf Professional

Played On
Reviews 61
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

First Time Not Disappointing

Heard conflicting reviews of the course. Maybe the negatives were because of the difficultly of the course, but I found the course to be a good test of golf. The greens were difficult to read and that added to the challenge. The conditions of the fairways and greens was superb, however the bunkers were poor. Very, very hard packed with rocks. Not worthy of a 5 star course rating. We played with another couple and the forward tees were OK for the ladies. There are some challenging holes, even from the forward tees, but the wives both enjoyed the course. Probably the worst hole is the par 5 number 9, if you have not played the course before. Do expect we will be back if the opportunity arises. Rate the course as one of the top 5 we've played in the PHX area. Much better than the TPC Champions. Prices was comparable, but for the $$$, Wickenburg Ranch would be our preference. The driving range was closed, so we did not get to take advantage of that before our round. The starter was very informative about the course and what to expect. The barber poles are aiming points and not the 150 yard poles, so that helped with planning for the perfect tee shot.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
b244d63d-5448-5767-a6a2-fcaab64826e0
Commented on 04/25/2018

Thanks for your feedback of your recent experience with us which was very informative. Noted on the bunkers which we definitely will have a look at. Nice to hear that you felt the value was there along with the experience. Thanks again and we look forward to seeing you again in the near future.

Kind Regards,

Steve Outlaw, PGA

Head Golf Professional

Played On
Reviews 204
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Great Course

One of the nicest courses I have ever played. It is a beautiful course and the conditions were superb.

While a difficult course, the experience was worth the challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
b244d63d-5448-5767-a6a2-fcaab64826e0
Commented on 04/08/2018

Thanks for your feedback regarding your recent experience with us. The course is in excellent shape and I'm glad you found the challenge worthwhile. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Kind Regards,

Steve Outlaw, PGA

Head Golf Professional

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wickenburg Ranch

Excellent course. Booked $149 4 days in advance.

Offered at $119 day before. Doesn’t seem fair.

Won’t use Golf Now again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
b244d63d-5448-5767-a6a2-fcaab64826e0
Commented on 04/08/2018

Thanks for your feedback of your recent experience with us and glad that you felt the course was excellent. We do run promotions occasionally so apologies if that inconvenienced your experience in any way.

Kind Regards,

Steve Outlaw, PGA

Head Golf Professional

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Very nice

Wife and I are an older couple from Alberta and played with Kyle from Montana and had a great day on the course. Conditions were excellent, greens were quick but holding and although a little breezy very playable from the blues and reds. Got around in 4:15 so pace was great. Most of the staff were very good but had an issue with an extremely rude staff member in the pro shop at the days end. Almost a perfect day

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
b244d63d-5448-5767-a6a2-fcaab64826e0
Commented on 04/08/2018

Thanks for your feedback of your recent experience with us. We are glad to hear that the course conditions, pace of play and overall experience was exceptional. Would love to hear more feedback regarding your issue if you could contact me at steven.outlaw@wickenburgranch.com.

Kind Regards,

Steve Outlaw, PGA

Head Golf Professional

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best golf in Arizona!

Two Danish golfers: To keep it simple: - top golf course - awesome conditions. Really worth driving too for the experience! Must play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
b244d63d-5448-5767-a6a2-fcaab64826e0
Commented on 04/08/2018

Thanks for your feedback and glad the course conditions and overall experience exceeded your expectations.

Kind Regards,

Steve Outlaw, PGA

Head Golf Professional

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Gorgeous Track

The course is not for high handicappers. But, it is one of the most scenic courses I’ve ever played. Course was in perfect condition. Sound like this course may become private in the couple of years so take it in while you can...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
b244d63d-5448-5767-a6a2-fcaab64826e0
Commented on 03/27/2018

Thanks for your review of the course and your experience and we are glad to hear it was enjoyable. The views are truly magnificent. We hope to see you again soon!

Kind Regards,

Steve Outlaw, PGA

Head Golf Professional

Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Glad I came back.

I should start off by saying I've played here once before in 2015. The course was beautiful as it is now, but at that time they were still using temporary buildings for the clubhouse. I had a very long day. At that time the greens were like a frozen pool table. To add to that they are very undulating and large. I must have three putt 13 greens. I figured that this was a course for low handicappers and not the place for me since I'm a slightly better than bogey golfer. I swore I'd never go back. Well I got a smokin deal on Golfnow so I decided to try again. Well, construction seems to be finished with a new clubhouse, bar and restaurant. There are lots of other amenities for residents as well. The course was in perfect shape, the practice area top notch and the service was awesome too. The greens were still fast but I found them to be manageable. If you're not careful you can still putt your ball off the green though! This is not an easy course, not a lot of room for mistakes but the fairways are big enough for a little slice if you have one. I feel like the average golfer can play here now and enjoy themselves. I'll definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
b244d63d-5448-5767-a6a2-fcaab64826e0
Commented on 03/27/2018

Thanks for your insight into your recent experience with us and the change you have seen since 2015, which is remarkable when you think about it. We are even happier to hear that you find the course more playable, and glad you took a chance to visit with us again. We hope to see you again in the near future.

Kind Regards,

Steve Outlaw, PGA

Head Golf Professional

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
b244d63d-5448-5767-a6a2-fcaab64826e0
Commented on 03/27/2018

Thanks for taking the time to review your experience with us, and we hope to see you again in the near future.

Kind Regards,

Steve Outlaw, PGA

Head Golf Professional

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best course I’ve played.

There’s nothing negative to say about the course. It is in excellent shape and always fun to play. The restaurant however could not get us in for a couple hours after play and they did not even have a menu for us to look at to see if we wanted to sit down and eat there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
b244d63d-5448-5767-a6a2-fcaab64826e0
Commented on 03/27/2018

Thanks for your feedback and glad to hear you enjoyed the golf course and the play-ability. I will definitely pass on your comments regarding your dining experience and see if we can improve upon that moving forward.

Kind Regards,

Steve Outlaw, PGA

Head Golf Professional

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent

Bring golf course and beautiful facilities. Staff gets A+++

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
b244d63d-5448-5767-a6a2-fcaab64826e0
Commented on 03/16/2018

Thank you very much for your review and we are glad you enjoyed the golf course, facilities and overall experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Kind Regards,

Steve Outlaw, PGA

Head Golf Professional

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Good if you are 15 handicap or better

This is a beautiful course and very well conditioned. However it is extremely narrow and target golf. If you leave the fairway you're in the desert in the rocks and virtually all those lies are unplayable. If you are not a good golfer under a 15 at a maximum I would strongly recommend not playing this course

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
b244d63d-5448-5767-a6a2-fcaab64826e0
Commented on 03/16/2018

Thanks for your review of your experience with us and glad you enjoyed the golf course conditions. We regularly see quite a range of handicaps that play the course on a daily basis as we have a multitude of teeing options available. I would recommend trying different tee boxes on your next visit with us that might make the round more enjoyable.

Kind Regards,

Steve Outlaw, PGA

Head Golf Professional

Played On
Reviews 78
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Big Wick is worth the drive

Wickenberg Ranch Golf and Social club is a high desert course designed in rolling hills near Prescott national forest an easy hour or so from Scottsdale. The clubhouse and restaurant sit atop at hill overlooking the driving range and the par 5 18th hole. The layout includes 6 par 3's and 5 par 5's. The turf conditions here are superb. The blue tees played at 6486 yards and a slope rating of 134. The bent grass greens were receptive and rolled really nicely. This course will remain on my must play list for Scottsdale vacations.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
b244d63d-5448-5767-a6a2-fcaab64826e0
Commented on 03/16/2018

Thanks for your review of the golf course conditions, layout and overall experience. We hope we remain on your must play list for Scottsdale vacations and look forward to seeing you again soon!

Kind Regards,

Steve Outlaw, PGA

Head Golf Professional

Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Worth the Drive

This is the 2nd time our foursome has played this course and both times we agreed it was the best course out of the 4 we play on our annual trip. The course is in great shape and the members help keep it that way. Friendly service throughout. My only negative is that they didn't serve a hot breakfast. They did last year even though they were in the process of moving to a new clubhouse. Caught us by surprise and with the rodeo in town we didn't have any quick options.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
b244d63d-5448-5767-a6a2-fcaab64826e0
Commented on 03/03/2018

Thanks for your continued support and feedback regarding your recent experience with us. We are glad you enjoyed the golf course and service. We have started breakfast back and look forward to having you out to enjoy it in the near future.

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