Woodson Bend at Woodson Bend Resort

Woodson Bend sits along the shores of Lake Cumberland in south-central Kentucky, part of a resort community developed in the 1980s. The course was designed by Lee Trevino in collaboration with Dave Bennett, representing one of the six-time major champion's relatively few design projects during his playing career. The layout takes advantage of the property's lakeside setting and the rolling terrain characteristic of this region of Kentucky, where the Cumberland Plateau meets the lake's extensive shoreline.

The routing incorporates elevation changes and wooded corridors typical of resort courses in this part of the state, with several holes offering views of Lake Cumberland. The design reflects a playable approach suited to resort golf, with generous fairways and greens that accommodate a range of skill levels while still presenting strategic interest for better players. The lake itself, one of the largest man-made lakes in the United States, provides both scenic backdrop and occasional hazard on select holes.

Woodson Bend functions as the centerpiece of a residential and vacation community, serving both property owners and visiting golfers drawn to the Lake Cumberland region. The area is known primarily as a recreational destination for boating and water sports, with the golf course offering an additional amenity within that broader resort context. The course operates in a region where golf competes with lake activities for attention, giving it a distinctly seasonal character tied to the summer vacation patterns of the area.