The Lincoln Elks CC is midway between Bloomington and Springfield off I-55 to the east at the Lincoln exit.

The layout is a classic parkland design from the early 1900s. It traverses fairways defined by corridors of old-growth hardwood trees accompanied by several water features, and deep sand traps guarding the modest, quick greens. Tom Bendelow designed it, and it's 6,016 yards from the tips, with 68.6/120 course/slope ratings and two shorter tees.