Par 3 at Lacoma Golf Club

Lacoma Golf Club's Par 3 course sits in East Dubuque, Illinois, a small Mississippi River town positioned at the junction of Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa. The course was designed by Gordon Cunningham, a regional architect who worked primarily in the upper Midwest during the mid-to-late twentieth century. East Dubuque's hilly terrain, characteristic of the Driftless Area that escaped glaciation, provides natural elevation changes uncommon in much of Illinois.

Par 3 courses in river valley communities typically make use of available hillside land, and the setting here offers views across the Mississippi River valley. The layout serves both as a practice facility for golfers working on their iron play and as a recreational option for families and beginners. Cunningham's work in the region generally emphasized playability and efficient use of terrain rather than championship-level difficulty.

The course operates as part of Lacoma Golf Club, which also features a regulation eighteen-hole layout. This dual offering is common in smaller Midwestern golf facilities, where the short course provides an accessible entry point and a quicker playing option. East Dubuque's location along the Great River Road has historically made it a stopping point for travelers, and the golf facilities serve both local members and visitors exploring the scenic river corridor.