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River Bend YMCA Golf Course

4.7
625 Reviews (625)
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4.7
625 Reviews (625)
5 Stars
383
4 Stars
211
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
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1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
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98.7%
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609 out of 625 reviews
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4.7
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
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4.7
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4.6
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
98.5%
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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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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6759 yards
Slope 134
Rating 72.5
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Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 6759 yards 72.5 134
White 72 6222 yards 69.8 130
Gray 72 5532 yards 67.0 119
Red 72 5023 yards 64.5 111
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Scorecard for River Bend YMCA Golf Course
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 72.2/132 403 551 245 385 151 543 415 371 380 3444 522 350 186 375 359 554 180 376 390 3292 6736
White M: 69.5/128 W: 75.6/137 386 531 180 343 141 491 370 340 346 3128 499 325 168 350 341 505 154 359 363 3064 6192
Gray M: 66.9/117 W: 72.4/127 366 495 166 311 130 402 341 278 318 2807 489 313 150 326 331 484 130 321 282 2826 5633
Red M: 64.2/109 W: 69.4/119 316 461 118 280 119 392 314 238 268 2506 467 301 111 301 321 416 103 255 270 2545 5051
Handicap 7 3 17 13 15 5 9 1 11 8 14 16 4 12 6 18 2 10
Par 4 5 3 4 3 5 4 4 4 36 5 4 3 4 4 5 3 4 4 36 72
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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
625 Reviews (625)

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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Mricke
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nicest greens in the Charlotte/Gastonia area

These greens are amazing. Fairways were great even after a monsoon the previous day. Love this course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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michaelb2001
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Day of Golf

First time playing here. Will definitely be back. Entire course was in very good condition. Greens conditions probably the best of anywhere around. Friendly staff and excellent value!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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CHEEZY66
Played On
Reviews 118
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Great Greens!

This course knows how to maintain greens. Huge, super fast, receptive greens that are as close to perfect as u can get. A beach type bermuda that putts true. The front side has a great layout while the back is not quite as interesting as front but still good. You WILL NOT be disappointed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u203850105
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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u764088950
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u000001710841
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best greens

Easy play. Not necessarily Easy on difficulty, just nice easy flow. Short between holes. Can play under 4hours. Best greens around. Watch out for lots of junior golfers after school. Need to repair one par4 on front none that has been modified to par3 temporarily.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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toddcobb44
Played On
Reviews 3
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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jgibbs5841
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great rainy day

Went out Saturday to check it out and it is a wonderful course. It’s been raining here off/on for weeks. The course held up nicely and the greens were perfect.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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u314159269562
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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racerx0007
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice course & staff, BUT.......

Course is very nice, excellent greens, staff is great. BUT even with 90 degree cart rule on most holes TOO MUCH WALKING especially for older players. Exit fairway signs sometimes 60-80 even 100 yards from greens. Totally understand protecting the course but for older or physically limited players itll be a challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u173577633
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Papajt
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Always enjoy

Have played here 4-5 times and enjoy it. Course is in pretty good shape, though the ball marks on the greens were a little heavy this time. But a course can't make players fix them. Some really challenging hole, at least for me and the wife. Give it a try .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u000005630776
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Ethan8298981
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fantastic course

The only part I don’t love is the range is too short for driver and 3 wood. The course is always in great shape, especially when compared to others in the area. Very good for the price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Bobcatbeck
Played On
Reviews 182
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Busy course on the weekend

Fairways and roughs were in winter conditions. Sand traps much improved. Greens held the approach shot, rolled true, were medium speed. It was a nice winter day, so many people were on the course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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u000007310361
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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hww1405
Played On
Reviews 4
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 Excellent
Amenities Average
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CHEEZY66
Played On
Reviews 118
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Outstanding

This time of year with dead bermuda fairways and tee boxes you go where the greens are good. This course has near perfect bermuda greens that r covered at night. These greens r FAST but soft. Need I say more. Great layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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800johnh
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Russellgary
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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