Charlotte National Golf Club
"Great course"
5/29/23: Review by GoBux
First time playing here --- very impressed with the greens as the Sunday Ultra-Dwarf Bermudagrass is as advertised! Very smooth and they roll true. A good variety of holes and good risk/reward shots as well. Hard to get into too much trouble here. Enjoyed it very...
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 482-4286
www.riverbendymcagolf.com
Map & Directions
Type:
PublicRates:
Weekday $35, Weekend $48Greens Turf Type:
BermudaPractice Area:
Putting and chipping green with practice bunker.
Description
Opened in 1966 by Bob and Paul Porter, the River Bend YMCA Golf Course in Shelby, NC is one of the few YMCA owned golf courses in the United States. Designed by Russell Breeden, River Bend is a beautiful 18 hole course surrounded by the mountains of western North Carolina. River Bend utilizes many of the existing features of the area to provide a natural and aesthetically appealing golf course. The course features well-manicured Mini-Verde Bermudagrass greens and offers four sets of tees that allow players to encompass a full range of opportunities to enjoy the game.
Notes
Phil Wallace is the teaching professional with over 40 years of experience (and 1992 Carolinas PGA Teacher of the Year). The course offers VIP memberships for discounted rates and pre-paid rounds. Inquire in the pro shop.
B-Man's Take
This is one of the few courses on my site that I have not yet played. While the course is convenient to US 74 West, it is still almost an hour from Charlotte. So it takes a special trip for me to get out there. I have heard great things though and more local amateur tours have made it an annual stop on their tournament schedule. So I have a feeling I will play it soon!
| Tee | Par | Yardage | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship (Black) | 72 | 6759 | 72.5 | 134 |
| Mens (White) | 72 | 6222 | 69.8 | 130 |
| Senior (Gray) | 72 | 5532 | 67.0 | 119 |
| Ladies (Red) | 72 | 5023 | 69.3 | 117 |
Links
Facebook Page - Official Facebook page for the courseMost Recent Reviews
4/7/23 - Review by Richie
"Great course"RIverBend YMCA is one of the best, I have lived behind the #2 tee box for about five years now, but have played this course for the last 25 years. I think it's in the best shape now that it has ever been in. Phil (Wallace) and his staff have the course in top shape. If your in the area its worth a day to come out and give this course a play. You will come back. RT
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Updates From the Forum
02/07/22 - B-Man posted "River Bend YMCA Golf Course in Shelby"
I just added this course to the site even though I haven't played it yet. You can now post your own reviews for this course and get more information (e.g. full scorecard) right here on the site. River Bend YMCA Golf CourseView this thread
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Charlotte National Golf Club
"Great course"
5/29/23: Review by GoBux
First time playing here --- very impressed with the greens as the Sunday Ultra-Dwarf Bermudagrass is as advertised! Very smooth and they roll true. A good variety of holes and good risk/reward shots as well. Hard to get into too much trouble here. Enjoyed it very...
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