Eagle Creek Golf Club at Downstream is located in Joplin, Missouri, and features a course designed by Donald Seachrest. The facility sits within the Downstream Casino Resort complex in the southwestern corner of Missouri, near the borders with Kansas and Oklahoma. The setting takes advantage of the rolling terrain characteristic of this part of the Ozark region, where elevation changes and natural water features provide the foundation for the routing. Seachrest, a Kansas-based architect with numerous courses throughout the Midwest, designed the layout to incorporate the existing topography and creek corridors that define the property. The course plays through a mix of wooded areas and open spaces, with water coming into play on several holes. The design emphasizes strategic options from the tee and around the greens, allowing players of different skill levels to navigate the course according to their abilities. As part of a casino resort destination, Eagle Creek serves both resort guests and local golfers. The facility includes practice areas and dining options that complement the golf experience. The course hosts regional amateur events and provides a tournament-quality layout for competitive play in the Joplin area. The combination of Seachrest's design work and the natural landscape of southwestern Missouri creates a course that reflects the golf architecture traditions of the region while serving the needs of a resort property.