Visit our thriving community, Wickenburg Ranch, and you will be taken aback by its beauty. This picturesque location boasts vibrant golf courses that run throughout the community, offering breathtaking views of Vulture Peak, Prescott National Forest, and the surrounding scenery.

The 18-hole, par-71 championship course known as Big Wick features lush fairways, rolling greens, and dramatic bunkers. Our members love it, and the most discerning golfers have also taken notice. Big Wick has recently been awarded some of the highest honors in the industry from GolfPass, cementing its status as one of the top golf destinations in the United States.

GolfPass’s community of golfers share their first-hand knowledge of courses across the country to help other golfers decide where to tee off next. Course scores are based on a combination of the star-ratings of their value, conditions, layout, pace of play, friendliness and off-course amenities. Below are some of the recent accolades for Wickenburg Ranch by GolfPass.

Golfers’ Choice (Top US Golf Courses) – #18

Wickenburg Ranch was recently named the 18th top golf course in the United States. This prestigious award recognizes the best golf courses in the country based on feedback from thousands of golfers who submitted more than 315,000 golf course reviews on GolfPass in 2022. This recognition is a reflection of the high-quality golf experience that Wickenburg Ranch offers to its visitors.

Top 25 Golf Course Layouts – #6

Wickenburg Ranch was also ranked 6th in the Top 25 Golf Course Layouts. The layout of a golf course plays a critical role in determining the overall golf experience, and Wickenburg Ranch’s beautiful and challenging design has earned it a place among the best golf courses in the country.

Best Golf Courses in Arizona – #1

Finally, Wickenburg Ranch has been named the best golf course in Arizona. This distinction is a huge honor, as Arizona is home to some of the most beautiful and challenging golf courses in the country. Wickenburg Ranch’s stunning landscape and expertly designed golf course have earned it a place at the top of the list of the best golf courses in the state.

Book a Tee Time at Big Wick

Wickenburg Ranch’s awards and recognition are a testament to the high-quality golf experience that the course offers. With a sophisticated design, challenging holes, and transcendent views, Big Wick is unlike any other golf course in Arizona. To experience it for yourself, book a tee time today.

Complete List of Wickenburg Ranch Golf Awards

Since opening, Wickenburg Ranch has garnered a reputation as a nationally acclaimed resort-style community. Below you’ll find our complete list of awards.

Top 25 U.S. Courses Rated by Conditions – Golf Advisor | 2017 (#1), 2018 (#16), & 2019 (#12)

Top 25 Courses in Arizona – Golf Advisor | 2016 (#14), 2017 (#1), 2018 (#4), 2019 (#2), 2020 (#1), 2021 (#3)

Top 50 Golf Courses in the U.S. – Golf Advisor | 2017 (#9), 2019 (#24), 2020 (#16), 2021 (#40)

Best of Golf Advisor (Top 10) – Golf Advisor | 2017 (#9)

Best Courses You Can Play in AZ – Golfweek | 2017 (#4), 2018 (#4), 2019 (#4), 2020 (#4), 2021 (#4)

Top 200 Residential Courses – Golfweek | 2019 (#86), 2020 (#81), 2021 (T90), 2022 (T80)

Top 25 Best Golf Courses in Arizona – GolfDigest | 2017-2018, 2018-2019 (#21), 2019-2020 (#22), 2021-2022 (#22)

AGM Platinum Awards Recipients (Top 100 Golf Shops in US) – AGM | 2019, 2020, 2021

Winner of 2017 GEM Award – AZ Women’s Golf Association (AWGA) | 2017

Arizona Foothills Magazine, Best Golf Course Community 2017

AZ’s Course of the Year – National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) | 2016

Top Ten Best New Courses in North America – Golf Digest | 2015

#4 Best New Course in the U.S. – Golf Digest | 2015

America’s Most Inspiring Practice Ranges; No. 3 – Gary Van Sickle, Golf.com | 2015