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4.7
567 Reviews (567)
5 Stars
343
4 Stars
196
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
98.9%
Recommend this course
552 out of 567 reviews
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4.8
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.9
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
51 out of 51 reviews
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4.8
73 Reviews (73)
5 Stars
60
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.9
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
73 out of 73 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6759 yards
Slope 134
Rating 72.5
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River Bend YMCA Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1966
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens MiniVerde Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Russell Breeden (1966)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code All shirts must have a collar. No T-shirts allowed.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities

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Reviews

4.7
567 Reviews (567)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Worth the trip

This course is a little bit out of the way from charlotte but worth it. Course is a little long but not unreasonable. The greens roll true and fast. If I had to say anything bad is you can't hit driver on the driving range as the 11 green is less than 300 yards from the range. The carts could use GPS but great course. Will play aging

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Course is great. Greens are perfect. Friendly staff. Great value

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Gary B

Course is always a great value. However, the greens were sandy and some were even scored. Overall this had little effect on putting. Actually my putting was better than usual. Pace of play was a little slow on the front side, but normal on the back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Gary B

Third time my friend and I have played this course. Overall condition was good, but greens were very sandy and some had score lines that deflected putts. Pace of play was a little slow on the front 9, but better on the back. Definitely is an outstanding value if you get a hot deal on Golf Pass.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course Conditions!

It had been about 4 months since I last played at Riverbend and the improvement to the course in that time was astonishing. The greens are in immaculate condition, the traps have been refilled with fresh sand, the tee's have gotten some much-needed attention and the fairways are in great shape as well. Even the cart paths have gotten some attention and the worst spots have had the old asphalt removed and replaced, hopefully temporarily, with fresh gravel. Kudo's to the grounds and greens keepers for getting the course in such good shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great golf course

lovely greens, beautiful fairways... enough rough to hurt you. water in play on a few holes ... bunkers very well kept

overall a real nice course 👌

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 162
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Enjoyable course

Fairways and roughs in good condition, sand traps need deep raking and more sand, greens rolled true, medium speed and some greens held the approach shot.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Always a Pleasure

On some courses you wonder what kind of day you will catch them on. Riverbend is not one of those courses. This course is always well maintained and the greens are the best in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Price to quality ratio is outstanding. Greens were pure. Challenging course that I would recommend to anyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great place to play

Place is in great condition and definitely worth a try

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Always a gem

Course is always in great shape. Staff always welcoming and friendly. They did start sanding the greens after our round but last time they did it was no issue. Always love playing here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing course and layout

Great layout and amazing course from the price. Pure greens and well manicured overall.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Riverbend is a steal!

Riverbend is in immaculate condition. Russell rbe superintendent always has riverbend in the best of shape. I love playing this course anytime of year!

Stephen L

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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