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4.6
425 Reviews (425)
5 Stars
241
4 Stars
159
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.8
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
97.5%
Recommend this course
412 out of 425 reviews
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4.6
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.9
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.7%
Recommend this course
22 out of 23 reviews
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4.6
86 Reviews (86)
5 Stars
59
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.9
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.5%
Recommend this course
83 out of 86 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6759 yards
Slope 134
Rating 72.5
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River Bend YMCA Golf Club
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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

Accolades

Reviews

4.6
425 Reviews (425)

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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Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Spring is happening

A beautiful spring day, although a cart path only day due to the previous wet conditions left great opportunity to get more exercise in walking to your ball. Tees and greens were in excellent shape, fairways are beginning to green and were very soft in areas but played well. A great value for the price and the friendly helpful staff is certainly a great benefit. Will play again and look forward to advancing spring conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Riverbend-A hidden gem.

Riverbend is always great. Is February so of course fairways are dormant but us to be expected. Great greens(a little slow compared to their normal speed) but rolled true. Staff always very friendly. Was another great day at the course. Can't wait for the fairways to spring back to life. When they do this course's conditions can match or surpass others.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course!

Best course and greens around the area, even in the winter time the greens are awesome. If your looking for a nice course this is it and for the money it cost to play, it's a no brainer. My favorite course by far .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Well worth the $

We had a great time playing this course for the 1st time. Will be back for sure.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Course, Pace of Play an Issue

I love playing at Riverbend. The greens are the best around and great layout. The course needs a ranger to ensure players are keeping up pace of play. We were a 3some and it took 5 hours to play a round. The 4 some in front of us were taking their time and had the 4th player join after 5th hole. It is usually busy but wasn’t on this day and it still was slow.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
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Commented on 01/18/2024

Hi, Cr8zyboutgolf84. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing River Bend YMCA Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 5
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

2 Deans @ River Bend

Michael & I played the course for the first time. Most enjoyable

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/18/2024

Hi, dblanton69. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing River Bend YMCA Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 135
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Sand traps significantly improved

Fairways and roughs in good condition, although roughs in some areas are kept very long, slowing play while looking for balls. Sand traps in excellent condition with new sand and kept fluffy with deep raking. Greens putted true, were medium speed on most holes, held the approach shot. These improvements made for an enjoyable round. Thank you to the grounds crew.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 01/18/2024

Bobcatbeck, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing River Bend YMCA Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 135
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Challenging course if played from the correct tees

Fairways and roughs in good condition. Sand traps were hard packed. Green held the approach somewhat, rolled true, were medium speed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Jamz Golf tour of Charlotte

As the one of the leaders of a group of golfers 187 strong, Every time we play this course, we're treated great, the course is always in great shape. We had the Jamz tour of Charlotte championship on a Thursday and couldn't have been happier. This is one of many courses we play throughout Charlotte NC, Asheville, Greenville NC and Columbia SC. This is by far one of the best public courses that still give you private country club course feel. If the clubhouse was bigger, it would all 5 stars but the staff more than make up for that. I highly recommend this course to everyone as a must play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

One thing I am surprised they are offering coffee for purchase or free.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Perfect Weather, Perfect Conditions

As always, Phil Wallace and Russell Spangler have this YMCA course in excellent condition. Thank you for Danny at the front desk, always a joy to see him. Thanks guys, Robbie

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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