Panther Creek Country Club occupies rolling terrain just northwest of downtown Springfield. The front nine features a mix of tree-lined fairways and open stretches where wind can influence shot selection. Several holes play alongside Panther Creek, which crosses the property multiple times and creates natural hazards on the 3rd, 7th, and 9th holes. The back nine turns into more open ground with fewer trees and longer views. Greens are generally elevated, with some guarded by bunkers cut into the slopes. The course was originally designed by Ken Killian and Dick Nugent and has hosted both Illinois PGA and amateur events. A practice range sits parallel to the 10th fairway, and a short-game area is located near the clubhouse. Irrigation and drainage systems were updated in the early 2000s to handle heavy Midwest rainfall.