River Bend YMCA Golf Course

River Bend YMCA Golf Course in Shelby is an 18-hole layout operated as part of the local YMCA, a setup that keeps green fees at standard levels while maintaining a full-length course. The par-72 design measures 6,555 yards from the back tees. A driving range is on-site for practice, and the YMCA connection provides additional fitness and recreation facilities.

The course sits in Cleveland County’s Piedmont foothills, with gently rolling terrain and the Broad River influencing several holes. Mature trees line most fairways, and a few doglegs require shaped tee shots. The greens are mid-sized with moderate contour. River Bend serves Shelby, Kings Mountain, and the surrounding communities as one of the area’s primary public-access courses. The YMCA format makes it particularly welcoming for families and junior golfers.