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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
649 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

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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 649 reviews
98.9%
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649
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  • 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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brandonirvin83
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Beautiful course

Greens were in good shape and fairways were perfect

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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charte01
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Pace of Play is Horrible

Course was in great shape, greens rolled fast but true. Very nice bermuda greens. Tee boxes were in pretty good shape, course layout is nice. Pace of play was horrible. Waited on every tee box for 10+ minutes.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 3.0
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u000007114092
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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djones0603
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played

Great course

Soft fairways and fast greens. Course in great shape.

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 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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DivergentIT
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
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u057598018
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Crappy service

Singles aren't allowed because you would hold up the course but a twosome want???? Why can't I be paired with the twosome??? He stated, it is to busy to get you out!!!! The twosome went out by themselves...bunch of BS!!!! I want come back to this course again....I had played here 20 times in the last two years but will spend my money elsewhere.

Previously Played
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 1.0
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u213393564
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u000007114092
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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barnold427
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Best Greens

Best greens we have played in a long time. Fast and smooth. You don’t want to be above the hole!

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 4.0
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mreavis90
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
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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wdragoon
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
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 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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u314161728694
Review 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
Recommended
Played

Awesome course for the price!

Great time out. Took my dad out to celebrate Fathers Day. The greens were in great shape and the course played just tough enough for my below average golf ability. Some older guys were holding us up, so the pace of play was slow, but other than that, it was a great experience.

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 2.0
Amenities 3.0
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wdragoon
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
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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u875654221
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Im a 12 handicap and from the white tees i shot a 75 , course is 6200 yards from white but plays shorter , if you can drive the ball 200 to 250 off the tee straight you will love this place but the greens are super fast so be ready !

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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realasudxgift
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great Local Course

RiverBend is a great local course. A very diverse course with a lot of different types of holes that is in great shape. They have some of the best greens in the area. Fast and smooth and look really good. The fairways were also in really good shape. Pretty well grown in and full. If you get off the fairways there are some rough patches but that’s to be expected. The price for the course you get is very good too for $29. This course is well worth a drive of an hour or so to play for the conditions and the price.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 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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u000007114092
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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u871139592
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course!

Actually played 2 days in a row. This course is in amazing shape and obviously well maintained. The greens were immaculate, fast, and challenging! Some of the best tee boxes I’ve seen in a while. Overall a very challenging course with a few water holes that make you completely weigh out your options! Friendly staff that went out of their way to make us feel welcome! Definitely want to play this course again!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
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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u261250989
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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DivergentIT
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Karlfink1
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Awesome Greens

These have to be the best greens for a public corse I have played in years. Nice staff and good pace of play on a Saturday morning

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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