Opened in 1986 and routed by Arnold Palmer with Ed Seay, The Legend was the original championship course at Shanty Creek and remains the property's spiritual centerpiece. The actual Shanty Creek itself trickles through several holes, and Lake Bellaire serves as the backdrop for the dramatic par-3 4th.

The Legend rewards course management over raw distance. Palmer used the natural movement of the land to create blind tee shots, downhill approach shots, and small, firm greens guarded by well-placed bunkers. Pulling the right club is half the battle — many shots play one or two clubs less than the scorecard yardage suggests.

From the Blue tees that the Cup will play, the course measures roughly 6,549 yards to a par of 72. Five of the par 4s play under 400 yards, which keeps scoring opportunities in reach for golfers who can keep the ball in play off the tee.