The Gambit Golf Club sits on rolling terrain near Vienna, Illinois, where fairways wind through stands of oak and hickory. Several holes follow natural draws that cut across the property, and the course makes use of a pair of small creeks that cross play on the front nine. Greens are bentgrass, maintained at moderate speed, with subtle contour that rewards accurate approach shots. A handful of holes run along a low ridge that offers distant views of the Shawnee National Forest, while others drop into sheltered pockets where wind is less of a factor. Bunkers are placed primarily to guard landing zones rather than to frame the target, and the rough is kept at a uniform length that penalizes but does not overly punish errant shots. The layout alternates between tighter corridors on the inward nine and more open stretches on the outward half, requiring players to adjust shot shape and trajectory accordingly.