River Bend YMCA Golf Course

I used to not be a big fan of this course. However, the YMCA and Phil Wallace and the staff have done a great job and changed my opinion, especially after yesterday. The staff was extremely friendly, it was easy to check in and get going. The grass on the tee boxes and fairways is just starting to come in, so they were a little hit and miss. No grass in some spots, pretty thick in others. Not much you can do about that, its just that time of year. The greens! Goodness! They are perfect! The putted smooth and true. This is a great local course and worth a play for sure.

It had been quite a few years since I had played River Bend and I had remembered the greens being flat but in good shape.I was surprised when I realized that they had redone them four years ago and now they were bigger and you could easily three putt them. They rolled around a 9 and putts rolled true.There was water on the course to drink and my buddy and I played in three hours and thirty minutes.The only complaint I have is their is not much grass in the fairways but it is early summer as the course is 60 miles from my home.spring.The course layout was great with only a few quirky holes. I will play again probly this

I had heard this course was well laid out , had a exceptionally friendly staff and great greens. I can now confirm this, and particularly the great greens. I just returned from playing 2 courses in SW Florida-Naples-Ft. Myers, and these greens are superior to anything I have played in the past year. Actually they were (all 18) perfect! Staff was genuinely concerned when I had temporarily lost an iron, helping to locate it. Overall a hidden out of the way, exceptional value gem.

This course is a must play. I have golfed for 37 years and this is, taking everything into account, one of my top picks! I just love the 75 year old trees lining many of the holes, the large mini verde greens, the medium width fairways and the maturity of this 50 year old course. The greens were spectacular even in March with them being covered at night. The front nine is one of the best laid out and scenic nines I have ever played. The seventh hole a par three looks and plays like number 12 at AUGUSTA. This hole is better than its copy at International World Tour at Myrtle Beach. The back nine is good too. The only hole I didn't like was the 8th which had a severe right to left slope to the fairway and even a ball hit to center found its way into the water. My advice is STAY RIGHT and listen for the bell signifying that group in front has cleared the fairway as this is a blind tee shot. I highly recommend this course. It is one of the best around and I look forward to many more times of playing this course as its in my top 5 ever.

First time playing this course, and I will be back. My round started with a very pleasant greeting from the men in the pro shop. Course is well conditioned, and pace of play was ideal. I would highly recommend to anyone, and will return.

This is the best course in the area!

Haven't played Riverbend in 25 years. Enjoyed the course, bunkers need work, but overall, greens putted good, lies weren't bad, good day had by all.

Greens were perfect. Can't beat it for the money. Staff was great as well. Once the bunkers are fixed it will be ideal.

Can`t believe we found this course for the low price.We play here a lot ,one reason is they support the First Tee program,second is it

`s a great course with a super staff,they leave no stone unturned to make your day great.

By all means if your in the area go play .

Plush fairways great greens friendly staff one of my favorites now!!

the only negative is that the greens had been freshly aerated and made play or putting very slow. Know that this is needed maintenance.

I grew up playing River Bend with my dad and lived less than 10 minutes from the course. I always had fond memories of the course and loved playing it. I drove up from Rock Hill with my buddy due to getting a Hot Deal from Golf Now. We had played the course about 7 months ago and found the course to be in the same general condition. The rebuilt greens were very smooth and rolled true. There did seem to be a small difference in the roll of the greens from the front side to the back, but that could be the grain due to being later in the day.

The tees and fairways were in great shape, and the course was still a challenge some 35 years later. It was GREAT to be back home to play this course. Playing from the tips changes the complexity of the course and is a good test of your skills. DON'T HESITATE TO PLAY RIVER BEND! You won't be disappointed, especially for the price.

The only negative was that most of the bunkers were still G.U.R., but you shouldn't be in the bunkers anyway.

Well maintained, fun course to play.

Even though I live nearby I haven't played here a lot in the past because I hadn't been crazy about the course in the past. However I got a hot deal on golfnow for $15 that I couldn't pass up. We arrived early and check in was smooth and we got started a bit early. The course wasn't very crowded before 8 am. I was very impressed with the course. The tees and fairways were cut nicely and it good shape. But the greens were awesome. This was the first time I had played here since they redid the greens a couple years ago. They are great. They rolled so smooth and were very fast. I haven't been here much in the past. But I will be back more just because the greens were so great. Worth it for sure.

Staff very friendly and course was in good shape. Greens were excellent but hard to read. Fairways were being worked on and some rain would have helped rhem out. Will be going back soon.

Awesome course, greens and fairways are in top shape. Tee boxes are really nice as well which is important to me. Bunkers are being restored also. This course is only going to get better! Staff was very friendly. Will definitely be going back!

Phil and all the staff are super nice and always courteous and helpful. It's a joy to have a golf course that is not only fun and challenging to play but is always in really great shape. I highly recommend this golf course and I'm sure you will enjoy the experience.

Visited from out of town and had a great time golfing with my family. Nice layout. Sand traps are in the process of being replaced, and the new ones are great! The new greens were nice, particularly considering is was late February when the grass at many of the courses around here go dormant.

Although course was wet due to previous incliment weather the course and greens vere in very good condition. The wet was the reason for the slowish play. However staff was extremely friendly and course is a fair test of golf and I will definitely play it again

I played this course numerous times when I worked in Shelby. The condition of the Fairways and greens were very good. The sand traps need work. Many challenging holes and if you par number 8 give yourself a gold star!