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Plan Your Wickenburg Golf Trip in 60 Seconds

Dude-ranch country golf an hour from Phoenix

Wickenburg is old-West Arizona — dude ranches, a historic main street, and surprisingly excellent golf. Wickenburg Ranch is one of the best courses in the state, and Los Caballeros has a national reputation. A quieter, cheaper alternative to Scottsdale within easy reach of PHX.

3
courses
Spring, Fall
best season
PHX
75 min drive
10–50k
town size
The rota

Courses

Wickenburg Ranch Golf & Social Club (Big Wick)Bucket ListHIDDEN GEM

A Wendell Pickett desert gem regarded as one of Arizona's best — a fraction of Scottsdale's green fees

$95–$175
Par 72 · 7,048 yds
desert
Los Caballeros Golf ClubPremiumDESIGNER CLASSIC

Greg Nash design and past Golfer's Choice U.S. Top 50 — tree-lined desert classic at the dude ranch

$85–$160
Par 72 · 6,962 yds
desert
Wickenburg Ranch (Li'l Wick par-3)Solid

Nine-hole par-3 short course — perfect for an evening skins game and beers

$40–$75
Par 27 · 1,200 yds
desert · walkable
Base camp

Where to Stay

ranchSleeps 10–20

$400–$1,200 /night

Rancho de los Caballeros or Flying E guest ranches outside town

horsebackpoolon-site diningacreagespa
houseSleeps 8–14

$300–$800 /night

Homes in or near the Wickenburg Ranch community

poolhot tubbig kitchendesert views
The table

Dining

Anita's Cocina

$$
mexican

Long-running downtown Mexican spot — the easy group dinner with strong margaritas

4.4★

The Local Press Wickenburg

$$
casual

Sandwiches, salads, and a deep beer list downtown

4.5★

Nana's Sandwich Saloon

$
casual

Quirky downtown lunch institution — fuel before the round

4.5★

The Dining Room at Rancho de los Caballeros

$$$
upscale

Dude-ranch dining room serving Western fine dining (seasonal)

After the round

Nightlife

The Saddle Bar (Wickenburg Ranch)

patio

Clubhouse bar and patio overlooking the course for post-round beers

The Local Press Bar

cocktail

Downtown craft-beer and cocktail spot — your in-town hangout

Rancho Bar 7

Late night
saloon

Old-West main-street saloon vibe for a true Wickenburg nightcap

Off days

Activities

Horseback Trail Ride

horsebackhalf day$80–$150/pp

Guided rides through saguaro desert from a historic dude ranch

Sonoran Desert ATV Tour

atvhalf day$110–$200/pp

Off-road through the Hassayampa River corridor and high desert

Hassayampa River Preserve Hike

hiking2-3 hours$0–$15/pp

Rare desert riparian preserve with cottonwood shade and birdlife

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