Red Tail Run Golf Club occupies a former cornfield on Decatur’s southwest side and opened in 1991. Its design by Richard P. Nugent integrates flat, open terrain with constructed mounding and water hazards placed to create strategic options on several holes. The bentgrass greens are large and moderately contoured, while the fairways consist of a Kentucky bluegrass blend that tolerates central Illinois summers. A drainage system installed beneath the playing surfaces minimizes rain delays. The practice facility includes a full-length driving range with target greens, a short-game area, and putting greens adjacent to the clubhouse. The two-story clubhouse contains a pro shop, a grill serving lunch daily, and a banquet room used for regional events. The course is owned by the Decatur Park District and is maintained year-round by an on-site superintendent and crew.