Troon Golf & Travel, January/February 2018

28 TROON GOLF TRAVEL eMAGAZINE TROON GOLF TRAVEL eMAGAZINE 29 MODERN DAY PROSPECTING Wickenburg Ranch can be considered a present day gold rush settlement with folks flocking here to stake their claim Its location is ideal close enough to avail of Phoenix Scottsdales big city enticements yet distant enough to escape the big city drawbacks and hassles That location amidst tranquil surroundings is what makes the community so appealing according to developer Bill Brownlee managing partner of Phoenix based M3 Companies What weve been able to do as developers and designers is amplify the natural beauty that surrounds the project thats been special he said Very few of the homes back up to each other inside the community and the majority of them have some type of open space or long range views of the mountains or the golf or both Combine the setting with the multiple activities and you have something thats very unique The communitys active lifestyle revolves around the Wickenburg Ranch Golf Social Club The exceptional facilities here have really raised the bar for active lifestyle communities in Arizona said general manager Corby W Foster The stunning 40000 square foot clubhouse designed by legendary architect Bing Hu was recently honored with the prestigious Pacific Coast Builders Conference Gold Nugget Award of Merit for Best Recreational Facility Our two golf courses have received numerous accolades in the golf world as well as most importantly rave reviews from our members and their guests In fact Golfweek recently ranked our Big Wick course No 94 on their list of Top Residential Courses in the United States and a top 10 course in Arizona By Joe Passov GOLDEN GREENS Wickenburg Ranch A Mining Tradition A Luxury Lifestyle In 1863 Austrian prospector Henry Wickenburg discovered the Vulture Mine 12 miles southwest of the Arizona city that now bears his name In its 79 year lifespan that mine yielded more than 30 million worth of gold Today the pursuit of that precious ore has given way to less speculative endeavors but theres one sure thing up in these parts 75 minutes northwest of downtown Phoenix Its shine is no less brilliant a magnificent clubhouse serves as the social center of the community