River Bend Y.M.C.A. Gc, Shelby is an 18-hole golf course in Shelby, NC with a par of 72. It offers 4 tee sets: black tees (6,736 yards, slope 132, rating 72.2), white tees (6,192 yards, slope 128, rating 69.5), gray tees (5,633 yards, slope 117, rating 66.9), red tees (5,051 yards, slope 109, rating 64.2). The hardest hole is #8, a par 4 playing 238 yards from the first tee.
River Bend Y.M.C.A. Gc, Shelby
Shelby, NC
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A straightforward opening par 4 with a fairway that gradually narrows as it approaches the green. Bunkers guard the right side of the green, and the hole's moderate length makes it an inviting start to the round.

A long par 5 that plays as one of the course's most demanding holes. The fairway is relatively open but narrower near the green, where strategic positioning is required to set up the approach.

A short par 3 with a straightforward design that plays to a compact green. Despite its modest length, accuracy is essential as the putting surface offers limited bail-out area.

A short par 4 that plays downhill with a narrow, pinched fairway. The compact nature of this hole demands precision off the tee, making it a shorter but strategically tight test.

A brief par 3 with a small, well-defined green that requires an accurate approach. The hole's diminutive scale demands precision despite its modest yardage.

A substantial par 5 with a fairway that requires navigation around strategic hazards. The length and layout of this hole make it a significant challenge on the front nine.

A mid-length par 4 with a fairway that presents a moderately challenging shape. The hole's character and strategic design create a balanced test of accuracy and distance control.

The course's signature hole—a dramatic par 4 that stands as the most difficult on the card. Significant hazards and strategic bunkering create a compelling risk-reward challenge throughout the hole.

A par 4 of moderate length with a fairway that requires thoughtful positioning. The hole presents a balanced challenge with hazards strategically placed to reward accurate play.

A par 5 of considerable length that requires two strong shots to approach the green successfully. The fairway layout and hazard placement make this a significant test early on the back nine.

A par 4 of moderate length with a fairway that plays relatively straightforward. While not as demanding as some of its neighbors, it presents a solid mid-course test.

A very short par 3 that plays to a small, tight green. The diminutive yardage belies the precision required, making accuracy from the tee paramount.

A par 4 of notable difficulty with strategic hazards and a fairway that demands accurate positioning. This hole ranks among the course's strongest tests and requires disciplined execution from tee to green.

A par 4 that presents a straightforward but solid challenge with moderate length and width. The hole's design creates a fair test of both power and accuracy.

A substantial par 5 with significant length and strategic bunkering throughout. The hole's layout requires careful planning and precise execution to navigate successfully.

A very short par 3 that plays to a diminutive green with minimal margin for error. Despite its brevity, the hole demands accuracy and careful club selection.

A short par 4 that stands as the second-most difficult on the course, featuring a tight fairway and strategic hazards. The hole's compact design belies its challenge and demands precise play.

A closing par 4 of moderate length that provides a strong finishing hole. The fairway and green layout create a balanced conclusion to the round with hazards positioned to test accuracy.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 7 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 10 | |||
| black tees | 403 | 551 | 245 | 385 | 151 | 543 | 415 | 371 | 380 | 3444 | 522 | 350 | 186 | 375 | 359 | 554 | 180 | 376 | 390 | 3292 | 6736 |
| white tees | 386 | 531 | 180 | 343 | 141 | 491 | 370 | 340 | 346 | 3128 | 499 | 325 | 168 | 350 | 341 | 505 | 154 | 359 | 363 | 3064 | 6192 |
| gray tees | 366 | 495 | 166 | 311 | 130 | 402 | 341 | 278 | 318 | 2807 | 489 | 313 | 150 | 326 | 331 | 484 | 130 | 321 | 282 | 2826 | 5633 |
| red tees | 316 | 461 | 118 | 280 | 119 | 392 | 314 | 238 | 268 | 2506 | 467 | 301 | 111 | 301 | 321 | 416 | 103 | 255 | 270 | 2545 | 5051 |