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River Bend YMCA Golf Course

3005 Longwood Dr, Shelby, North Carolina 28152, Cleveland County
(704) 482-4286
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4.7
648 Reviews
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A view over the water of a green at River Bend YMCA Golf Course
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A view from a fairway at River Bend YMCA Golf Course

About

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 6759 yds
Rating 72.5
Slope 134
Type Semi-Private
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - included in green fees
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green

Policies

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

Available Facilities

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

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Rating Index
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4.7
4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 648 reviews
98.9%
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648
Reviews
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  • 3 Stars
  • 2 Stars
  • 1 Stars
  • Conditions
    4.6
  • Value
    4.8
  • Layout
    4.6
  • Friendliness
    4.8
  • Pace
    4.2
  • Amenities
    4.0
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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.

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Golfers Often Mention

Course Challenges:
Water Hazards 7
Bunkers 6
Best For:
Locals 10
Advanced Golfers 8
Junior Golfers 8
Location is:
Convenient to the City 6
Worth the Drive 6

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Golfer Reviews

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u314162529143
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000007114092
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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Bobcatbeck
T O P 100
Reviews 183
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fun course

Course in winter conditions. Greens held the approach shot, rolled true, were medium speed.

Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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u314160859687
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Johnny7521037
Reviews 94
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Bobcatbeck
T O P 100
Reviews 183
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fun course

Fairways, roughs and sand traps in winter condition. Greens held the approach shot, rolled true, were medium speed.

Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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u496751855
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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Bobcatbeck
T O P 100
Reviews 183
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Interesting course for medium player

Fairway, roughs and sand traps in typical winter condition. Greens held the approach shot, putted true, were medium speed.

Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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Treelife24
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u496751855
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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sdcole54
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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mholla4242
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course

Riverbend is one of the nicer courses around. It was not crowded at all and the pace of play was great. The greens were fast but not too fast. The fairways were rolling pure and it was easy to find your ball in the fairway. Would go here many more times.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Bobcatbeck
T O P 100
Reviews 183
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Enjoyable course

Fairways and roughs were in good shape. Sand traps were hard packed. Greens held the approach shot, were moderately slow but rolled true.

Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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u314160329671
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
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rudortudor
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Nice day of golf

Course was in good shape, it is the first time I played there, I will be coming back.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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jmclainn09
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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greenie1
Reviews 31
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Veryy Good Condition

Staff at River Bend are friendly and accomodating. Overall condition of fairways and greens is very good. Hole numbers 8 and 17 are very challenging..

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Difficulty 4.0
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blhuddleston32
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Riverbend

Second time playing this course and this tike was better than the first. I went the first time and their greens were very firm and it was hard to get anything to stay on the greens. This time the greens were soft and rolled perfect. This course is always in excellent condition. The course layout is fun but not to hard so it makes it really enjoyable.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Bobcatbeck
T O P 100
Reviews 183
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fun course

Fairways, sand traps and roughs were in good shape. Greens held the approach shot, rolled true and were medium speed on the front side and a little slower on the back side.

Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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pk3334
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good condition

The greens and the course are in great condition for this time of year. Always a great round when play long here.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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