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4.7
575 Reviews (575)
5 Stars
347
4 Stars
198
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
98.1%
Recommend this course
559 out of 575 reviews
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4.4
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
94.4%
Recommend this course
17 out of 18 reviews
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4.7
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.9
98.5%
Recommend this course
64 out of 65 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

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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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4.7
575 Reviews (575)
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

River Bend

Second time playing this course in the last two months and I found it to be in even better condition that it was in the first time. For sure a must play. Just wish they’d consider getting an ice machine so that you could keep your drinks cold. As hat as it was had I not had lots of cold water it could have been challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great course in great condition!

The course conditions were pristine! Love the layout and the staff was very friendly. The only real knock was that tee times were only separated by 5 minutes and the round took 5 hours on a Friday afternoon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

All around the course was in great shape. The only issue my card had was the pace of play. it took over 5 hours to play 18 holes as a 2some. Due to the cards in front not letting people play through. or the course over booked tee times. or didn't space them out enough. Definitely could use a ranger. All around would definitely recommend to play here. great layout and almost presten course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best greens within 50 miles

Overall great course fairly short pass of play 3 and one half hrs

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 163
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging round

Fairways and roughs in good condition. Sand traps were hard packed. Greens did not hold the approach shot, rolled true, were medium fast. Course has recovered from the tree removal completed earlier.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 35
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Course

The staff always treats my group extremely well. The Jamz golf group of charlotte have fell in love with this course since the first time we played. The staff has always treated us well and either gives us a discount off the Rack Rate or a bag of range balls per man. We usually play on Saturday and need 8 to 10 tee times, they have always accommodated the group with early tee times when we request them. The course is well maintained every time we've played. Wish the clubhouse was bigger to accommodate our large group when we settle up at the end. All in all, it's great to play a course that knows how to treat it's golfers. It is worth going out of our way to play. We usually play this course 3 to 4 times a year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Place to play

River Bend has always been in great shape. When they are cutting trees to clear out things, they make sure it does not interfere with play. The staff are always willing to help

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/09/2023

u000006645786, thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing River Bend YMCA Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 212
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played

As good as I’ve seen it

Been playing here for several years as it’s close by the house. The greens have been really good since they redid them a few years ago. But the rest of the course was just average conditions. This summer the course is in the best shape I’ve ever seen it. They have cut down a lot of trees to allow for sunlight. And as a result. Tees and fairways are as good as the the greens. And even the rough was more than dirt rocks and roots. All in all a great value for the prices they are asking.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/09/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We sincerely appreciate your continued support and are thrilled to hear that you have noticed a significant improvement in the conditions of our course, especially the greens. We apologize if in the past the rest of the course was not up to par, but we are glad that our recent efforts have made a positive impact. Thank you again for your kind words and for choosing to play at our course.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/09/2023

Hello u437325381. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing River Bend YMCA Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/09/2023

Hi, wdragoon. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at River Bend YMCA Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

In spite of the hot temperatures still had a wonderful round at a wonderful course. Truly enjoyed. Keep doing what you are doing. Until next time,

BE BLESSED

Conditions Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course needs a ranger

Course is one of the best around, Deerbrook has a better layout. We were the fourth group off and it took five hours due to the second group off playing Captain's Choice and acted like they were the only group out on the course. The drove up to the tee boxes and right beside each green. We had three groups on every hole on the backside. We did see the Ranger once...he just rode past without saying a word to them.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

The best shape I've ever seen it in!

Course was in outstanding shape. The best I've ever seen it. You won't play better greens anywhere!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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