The Els Club Desaru Coast features a dedicated Par 3 Academy course that complements the property's championship Ocean Course. Designed by Ernie Els and his design team, this short course serves as both a practice facility and a standalone nine-hole layout for golfers of varying abilities. The Academy course sits within the broader Desaru Coast resort development along Malaysia's southeastern coastline in Johor, approximately an hour's drive from Singapore across the Johor Strait. The Par 3 course functions primarily as a teaching and skill-development venue, offering holes that range from short pitch shots to longer iron approaches. The layout allows golfers to work on their short game and approach play in a less pressured environment than the full-length Ocean Course. Like the main course, the Academy benefits from the coastal setting and tropical landscape characteristic of the Desaru Coast region, though it maintains a more compact footprint suitable for quick rounds and instructional use. The facility integrates with The Els Club's broader golf academy and practice infrastructure, which includes a driving range and short-game areas. The Par 3 course provides a practical complement to the Ocean Course, allowing resort guests and members to refine specific aspects of their game or enjoy a shorter round when time is limited. The design reflects Els's playing background, with an emphasis on shot-making and course management fundamentals that translate to full-length play.