The Orchards Golf Club sits in Belleville, Illinois, a city in the Metro East region across the Mississippi River from St. Louis. The course was designed by Bob Goalby, a PGA Tour professional best known for winning the 1968 Masters Tournament. After his competitive playing career, Goalby turned to course design and created several layouts in the Midwest, with The Orchards representing his work in the southern Illinois area. The course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the region, where the land transitions from the river floodplain to more elevated ground. Goalby's routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes and mature tree corridors, likely remnants of the orchards that gave the property its name. The design reflects the straightforward, playable style common to many player-designed courses of its era, emphasizing strategic shot placement over severe hazards or dramatic features. As a semi-private or public-access facility, The Orchards serves both members and daily-fee players in the Belleville community. The course provides a local option for golfers in the Metro East, an area with a modest but steady golf culture supported by several municipal and daily-fee courses. The layout offers a traditional parkland experience with tree-lined fairways and modest bunkering, suitable for a range of skill levels while maintaining enough challenge for regular play.