Par 3 at Aguila Golf Club

Aguila Golf Club's Par 3 course is located in Laveen, a community in the southwestern portion of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Designed by Gary Panks, a Texas-based architect known for his work across the American Southwest, the course serves as a short-game facility within the Aguila Golf Club property. Laveen's desert landscape provides the setting, with the typical Sonoran characteristics of the region—low elevation terrain, native vegetation, and the warm, arid climate that defines Phoenix-area golf.

Par 3 courses in this part of Arizona typically emphasize approach shot practice and green-reading skills while offering a quicker playing experience than regulation layouts. The format allows golfers to work through a variety of short iron and wedge distances without the length commitment of a full round. These facilities often appeal to beginners developing their games, experienced players seeking focused practice, or anyone looking for an evening nine holes in the desert.

Panks has designed courses throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, generally working within budget-conscious parameters and regional terrain. His designs tend toward straightforward playability rather than severe championship demands. The Aguila facility operates as part of the broader Phoenix golf market, which includes hundreds of courses ranging from resort destinations to municipal layouts, serving both the substantial local population and seasonal visitors who come to the Valley of the Sun for winter golf.