Built along the South Fork of the Solomon River, Shady Bend weaves through tree lined corridors and asks for controlled tee balls. The greens are bent grass and roll true, with just enough interior movement to influence hole locations. From the tips it's short on paper but sneaky tough into a breeze, especially on the par 4s. A range and practice green help locals keep the wedges sharp. It's a polished small town course with a classic, lightly wooded feel.