Gary Panks

Gary Panks is an American golf course architect with an extensive portfolio concentrated primarily in the Southwest United States. His work spans desert layouts, resort courses, and mountain settings, demonstrating versatility across varied terrain and climate conditions.

Among his notable designs are Twin Warriors Golf Club at Hyatt Tamaya in New Mexico, Sedona Golf Resort in Arizona, and Trilogy Golf Club at La Quinta in California. In the Phoenix area, Panks created both courses at Whirlwind Golf Club in Chandler—Cattail and Devil's Claw—with Whirlwind known for hosting LPGA events. Additional Arizona work includes The Raven Golf Club in Phoenix, both the Ranch and Peaks courses at Tonto Verde Golf Club in Rio Verde, and Firerock Country Club in Fountain Hills.

His portfolio extends beyond the Southwest to include both the East and West courses at Grandover Resort in North Carolina, Conestoga Golf Club in Nevada, and international work at Burapha Golf Club in Thailand. Panks has also designed municipal and daily-fee courses, making his work accessible to a broad range of golfers.

Sources: Wikipedia article on Whirlwind Golf Club; course list from Course Vaults.