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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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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

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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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4.7
4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 649 reviews
98.9%
Recommend
649
Reviews
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  • 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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greenie1
Reviews 31
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice greens and fairways

Course was in very good shape. Only complaint is rough has bermuda and there are some problems in locatiing ball. But, it is the players fault for being in the rough.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
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u0000004177268
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Right in front of you

The course is straight forward. Generous greens with subtle breaks. Challenging but not overwhelming. I shall play 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 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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toddcobb44
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
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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tmitchell6
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course

Fairways overall in excellent shape. If your ball lands in the fairway no need to roll it around. Minor areas off fairways under repair but all are marked. Greens very firm but still receptive to a good iron shot in. Rolled very nice and true. Tee boxes all in good condition. Really enjoyed making it back here to play. Played on a Saturday afternoon and pace of play not bad for a Saturday.

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
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Bobcatbeck
T O P 100
Reviews 183
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Enjoyable round

Course was in good condition. Fairways and roughs were well maintained. Greens rolled true, held the ball well, were moderately fast. Sand traps are more like waste bunkers.

Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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empirewino
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Greens

Definitely the very best greens in WNC.... fast,true and receptive...doesn’t get much better!!

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 3.0
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u977536313
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 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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Yosef99
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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

Enjoyable round

Fairways in good condition. Greens rolled true, held the approach shot, and were moderately fast. Pace of play was very slow, perhaps due to the number of fivesomes allowed on the course! Challenging layout.

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 1.0
Amenities 3.0
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chrogr10
Reviews 132
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
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
Difficulty 3.0
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OhohhesgotMizunos
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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flyrod82949
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Too slow

Course is playing 5 and 6 players at a time and they are teeing off from every tee each player was hitting two balls for every hit I waited 30 minutes to tee off on one hole no Marshall was on course

Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
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ngiffin06
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Hidden Gem 45 Mins from Charlotte

Such a good value. Normally on Hot Deals for less than $30 on weekends and $12-$16 on weekdays. Friendly staff. Decent range and nice putting green. Great layout and very challenging on the par 4s on the back 9.

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 3.0
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DawsonJP
Review 1
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 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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DaveLail
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great shape

Great shape, pace was slow we were a threesome and the foursome in front of would not let us play through! There was no one in front of them so we skipped ten and eleven And played them last! Other than that it was great always is!!!

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 5.0
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u8714692
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
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 2.0
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

Greens were holding nicely and were a little faster than last time we played. Fairways are in good shape. Pace of play was acceptable, with the last nine stacked up due to one foursome ahead of us.

Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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Thomas2118606
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Play here

Fun layout . Nice variety of holes . One of the best courses for the money I’ve played in a long time . Will definitely play again . Worth the drive from Charlotte

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u2774319
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Greens were bumpy

Greens were bumpy fairways were trashy with cut grass

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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twhite7
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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