Oak Country Club sits in De Soto, Kansas, a community southwest of Kansas City in the rolling terrain characteristic of the region. The course was designed by James D. Carpenter, an architect who worked primarily in the Midwest during the mid-to-late twentieth century. Carpenter's designs typically emphasize playability across skill levels while working with the natural contours of the land, and Oak reflects this approach within the gently undulating landscape of eastern Kansas. The routing takes advantage of the property's native topography, with fairways that move through stands of mature hardwoods and open areas that allow wind to become a factor in club selection. The design incorporates elevation changes that are modest but meaningful, creating variety in stance and approach angles. Water features appear on several holes, and bunkering follows a traditional style that frames greens and punishes wayward tee shots without overwhelming the visual character of the holes. Oak Country Club serves as a private facility for its membership, providing a home course for regular play and club competitions. The layout offers enough length and strategic interest to challenge skilled players while remaining accessible to higher handicappers, a balance typical of Carpenter's work. The course reflects the straightforward, tree-lined parkland style common to many clubs established in the Kansas City metropolitan area during its era of development.