Union County at Union County Country Club

Union County Country Club sits in the rolling terrain of southern Illinois near Anna, a small city in the state's far southwestern corner. The region's landscape differs from the flat prairie lands farther north, offering more elevation change and wooded corridors that shape the golf experience. Gary Kern, a Midwest-based architect who has designed and renovated courses primarily throughout Illinois and neighboring states, laid out this layout to work with the natural contours of the property.

The course serves as the primary golf facility for the Union County area, providing local golfers with a traditional country club setting. The routing moves through a mix of open and tree-lined holes, with fairways that follow the land's natural movement. Elevation changes create visual interest and strategic variety, requiring players to manage uphill and downhill lies while navigating doglegs and approach shots to greens positioned at different levels.

As a community-focused club in a rural part of Illinois, Union County Country Club functions as both a recreational amenity and a social gathering place for the region. The facility maintains the character typical of smaller Midwestern clubs, where golf is complemented by casual dining and member events that reflect the local culture. The course provides a straightforward test of golf suited to a range of skill levels, emphasizing accuracy and course management over length.