Riverbend YMCA Golf Club
Plan your round at Riverbend YMCA Golf Club
River Bend YMCA Golf Course is an 18-hole, par 72 course at 3005 Longwood Drive in Shelby, with a mountain-style layout in the North Carolina foothills. It plays 6,759 yards from the Black tees, with Bermuda fairways and MiniVerde greens, and the club also runs memberships.
- Semi-private
- 18 holes
- Par 72
Course strategy
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Walk the course
Riverbend YMCA Golf Club hole by hole
Hole 1
365
yds ·Gray
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
496
yds ·Gray
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Hole 3
166
yds ·Gray
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Hole 4
283
yds ·Gray
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Hole 5
134
yds ·Gray
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Hole 6
452
yds ·Gray
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Hole 7
344
yds ·Gray
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Hole 8
278
yds ·Gray
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Hole 9
311
yds ·Gray
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Hole 10
476
yds ·Gray
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Hole 11
307
yds ·Gray
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
121
yds ·Gray
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
309
yds ·Gray
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
318
yds ·Gray
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
425
yds ·Gray
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Hole 16
134
yds ·Gray
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
327
yds ·Gray
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
286
yds ·Gray
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | White | Gray | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 7 | 403 | 388 | 365 | 315 |
| 2 | 5 | 3 | 545 | 530 | 496 | 410 |
| 3 | 3 | 17 | 208 | 184 | 166 | 120 |
| 4 | 4 | 13 | 390 | 347 | 283 | 281 |
| 5 | 3 | 15 | 159 | 146 | 134 | 121 |
| 6 | 5 | 5 | 547 | 494 | 452 | 405 |
| 7 | 4 | 9 | 419 | 374 | 344 | 313 |
| 8 | 4 | 1 | 359 | 340 | 278 | 240 |
| 9 | 4 | 11 | 380 | 350 | 311 | 267 |
| Out | 36 | 3,410 | 3,153 | 2,829 | 2,472 | |
| 10 | 5 | 8 | 527 | 502 | 476 | 471 |
| 11 | 4 | 14 | 355 | 320 | 307 | 301 |
| 12 | 3 | 16 | 196 | 169 | 121 | 111 |
| 13 | 4 | 4 | 387 | 337 | 309 | 306 |
| 14 | 4 | 12 | 362 | 333 | 318 | 313 |
| 15 | 5 | 6 | 566 | 518 | 425 | 415 |
| 16 | 3 | 18 | 182 | 157 | 134 | 107 |
| 17 | 4 | 2 | 376 | 361 | 327 | 250 |
| 18 | 4 | 10 | 398 | 372 | 286 | 277 |
| In | 36 | 3,349 | 3,069 | 2,703 | 2,551 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,759 | 6,222 | 5,532 | 5,023 | |
| Rating / Slope | 72.5 / 134 | 69.8 / 130 | 67.0 / 119 | 64.5 / 111 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Call the shop for a starting time
- Wear soft spikes
- Keep carts on the path at tees and greens
Dress code
Soft spikes and appropriate golf attire are requested, and the listing notes shirts with collars.
Practice facilities
The club has a range and practice area, and a putting green.
Food & drink
The club has a snack bar.
Policies
The scorecard asks players to call for starting times, keep carts on the path at tees and greens, and use soft spikes.
Quick answers
Riverbend YMCA Golf Club at a glance
Is Riverbend YMCA Golf Club open to the public?
Yes. Riverbend YMCA Golf Club is semi-private: it has members and also takes public tee times.
How many holes does Riverbend YMCA Golf Club have, and what's the par?
Riverbend YMCA Golf Club has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 5,023 to 6,759 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Riverbend YMCA Golf Club?
Yes. You can see Riverbend YMCA Golf Club hole by hole on its interactive 3D map: fly a hole free, then unlock the rest.
What's the dress code at Riverbend YMCA Golf Club?
Soft spikes and appropriate golf attire are requested, and the listing notes shirts with collars.
What practice facilities does Riverbend YMCA Golf Club have?
The club has a range and practice area, and a putting green.
What food and drink does Riverbend YMCA Golf Club have?
The club has a snack bar.
How do you book a tee time at Riverbend YMCA Golf Club?
Call the course at (704) 482-4286.
Where is Riverbend YMCA Golf Club?
Riverbend YMCA Golf Club is at 3005 Longwood Drive, Shelby, NC 28152.
Info last reviewed November 4, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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