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4.6
431 Reviews (431)
5 Stars
243
4 Stars
162
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
97.6%
Recommend this course
418 out of 431 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.4
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
23 out of 23 reviews
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4.6
90 Reviews (90)
5 Stars
59
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.7%
Recommend this course
87 out of 90 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
431 Reviews (431)

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 137
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 137
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
Played On
Reviews 137
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Greens in excellent condition

Fairways and roughs in good condition, maybe due to the recent rains and the fertilization of the greens. Sand traps were hard packed. Greens rolled true, were medium speed, and held most approach shots. The course condition was the best it has been this season.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Enjoyed it!

Excellent conditions golf course with a great layout! Friendly stuff and all you need for a great round of golf!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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 Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

River Bend

Second time playing this course in the last two months and I found it to be in even better condition that it was in the first time. For sure a must play. Just wish they’d consider getting an ice machine so that you could keep your drinks cold. As hat as it was had I not had lots of cold water it could have been challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course in great condition!

The course conditions were pristine! Love the layout and the staff was very friendly. The only real knock was that tee times were only separated by 5 minutes and the round took 5 hours on a Friday afternoon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

All around the course was in great shape. The only issue my card had was the pace of play. it took over 5 hours to play 18 holes as a 2some. Due to the cards in front not letting people play through. or the course over booked tee times. or didn't space them out enough. Definitely could use a ranger. All around would definitely recommend to play here. great layout and almost presten course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best greens within 50 miles

Overall great course fairly short pass of play 3 and one half hrs

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 137
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Challenging round

Fairways and roughs in good condition. Sand traps were hard packed. Greens did not hold the approach shot, rolled true, were medium fast. Course has recovered from the tree removal completed earlier.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
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 Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/09/2023

u000006645786, thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing River Bend YMCA Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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