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4.7
596 Reviews (596)
5 Stars
362
4 Stars
204
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
98.2%
Recommend this course
580 out of 596 reviews
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4.6
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.9
96.4%
Recommend this course
27 out of 28 reviews
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4.7
70 Reviews (70)
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.9
98.6%
Recommend this course
69 out of 70 reviews
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Course Highlights
Riverbend's greens, fairways, tee boxes, and bunkers have seen impressive ongoing improvements that consistently reward returning players. Exceptionally welcoming staff and outstanding value make this a compelling choice for golfers across the region.

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
596 Reviews (596)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 7
Bunkers 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 10
Advanced Golfers 8
Junior Golfers 8
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 6
Worth the Drive 6

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Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Bad pace

Teed off at 11:40 and was about 5-6 hours for a round, the course itself isn’t bad at all. We were probably hitting every 10 mins I’m not sure if this is because of bad tee sheet management or people not understanding pace of play. Would come back if this is fixed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Very friendly

Golf course and staff are very professional and friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good value

Greens were in great shape and fast. Slow pace for a Tuesday. With all the great reviews I expected better. Course is basic. Would like to play in warmer weather when the grass is better to hit off.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Good greens but layout not great

Greens were pretty decent but layout and fairways not great. Not worth an hr drive

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 91
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
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 Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 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 3
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 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
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 18
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 15
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 171
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
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 12
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
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