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River Bend YMCA Golf Course

4.7
626 Reviews (626)
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4.7
626 Reviews (626)
5 Stars
384
4 Stars
211
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
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98.8%
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610 out of 626 reviews
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4.7
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
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48 out of 48 reviews
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4.6
66 Reviews (66)
5 Stars
44
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%
Recommend this course
65 out of 66 reviews
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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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Tees
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
626 Reviews (626)

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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wdragoon
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Bobcatbeck
Played On
Reviews 182
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Enjoyable round

Fairways and roughs in good condition.. Sand traps in fair condition and all were power-raked. Greens were somewhat hard even though the course was wet and did not hold the approach shot well. The greens putted true, were medium speed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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tscotland
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u0000059071
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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wdragoon
Played On
Reviews 22
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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tscotland
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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kennethosborne48
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
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 Excellent
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wdragoon
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Spectacular

Course is in fantastic condition. Love playing there

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Sterlo
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Thumbs up!!!

Great course, great price and and an even better staff!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000001315784
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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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u000001521287
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great country course!

This course is a ways of the beaten path! We enjoyed every aspect of the course! I would recommend it based on condition and price!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u314163024267
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Diamond in the rough

Found this golf course in seemingly no where and enjoyed playing twice while in the Gaffney, SC area. All staff from pro shop to cart barn to mowers were friendly, outgoing, and personable. Greens were true and fast. Course has sustained lots of damage from Hurricane Helene but was cleaned up quickly so golfers could play. Mitch was exceptionally nice and appreciative of us playing there. Will definitely play again when in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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stanmull
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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barmac18
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dollar well spent

Course conditions were great pace of play a little slow but r we were a threesom best greens in Cleveland County wood definitely recommend

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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dfromknecht
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Bobcatbeck
Played On
Reviews 182
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Challenging course if played from the correct tees

Fairways and roughs in good condition. Sand traps had soft sand. Greens held the approach shot, putted true, were medium speed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Frank8845449
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Being my first (but not last) visit to river bend I was pleasantly surprised. Except for some very wet areas the course was in excellent conditions. The greens were a bit fast but that just added to the challenge of the course. Especially on some of those downhill putts! Fairways & rough areas were all in good condition and very playable. Staff was extremely nice. If you are looking for a fairly open course with its share of challenging holes this would be a good choice.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Cr8zyboutgolf84
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best Greens Around

I always enjoy playing golf at Riverbend! The greens are immaculate, great layout and price is unbeatable. If you haven’t ever played here I recommend giving it a shot!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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golfdaft01
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice course

Greens are fast and the course is in awesome shape. The snack stand has sandwiches , hotdogs, drinks and snacks. The pro shop staff is great. The course has a rule no singles on fri,sat or sun but they got me out today so just beware.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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AllanChapman
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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