Rocky River Golf Club at Concord
Rocky River Golf Club at Concord is one of Charlotte's best public golf options.
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4.5
1342 Reviews (1342)
5 Stars
784
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435
3 Stars
78
2 Stars
25
1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
95.6%
Recommend this course
1270 out of 1342 reviews
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4.5
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
8
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0
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0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.5%
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21 out of 22 reviews
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4.5
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
96.7%
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59 out of 61 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6970 yards
Slope 137
Rating 73.5

Rocky River Golf Club was carefully carved from lush, rolling hills and natural wetlands with the intent of preserving the beautiful terrain as much as possible. The course flows across the dramatic natural contours of the land, providing holes with plenty of elevation changes. Running alongside the rolling fairways are winding ribbons of native wetland grasses that weave through rocky outcroppings. Golfers shouldn't be surprised if they come across some of the wildlife that inhabits the course, which includes cranes, deer, and beavers. In addition to the stunning scenery, the golf course offers a challenging round. The large, contoured greens demand accurate iron play. Errant shots will find their way to the wetland areas or the patches of seeded fescue. In addition to the golf course, Rocky River offers a driving range with four target greens as well as a putting and chipping green.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dan Maples (1997) Michael Gleason (1997)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in North Carolina (2023 #23) (2022 #24)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2016 #9)
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4.5
1342 Reviews (1342)
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Reviews 4
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5.0
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First Time Playing

Amazing Staff! Great Value

Was greeted at the bag drop by the starter who informed me who I was playing with, took my bag and set it up on a cart as well. Course was in solid shape despite the rain earlier in the week. Cart person came around frequently and the snack bar had plenty of grab and go options at the turn. When I finished my round I was greeted and had my clubs cleaned. The course is solid, but the staff is the reason I will be back!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 129
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
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Previously Played

Good greens and layout

I like the course layout and the greens had good speed. The fairways are also good, but there are some rough ground conditions on the edges. I try to take advantage of the Golf pass hot deals to make it a better value.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A nice day at the track

I picked this course because it is convenient for everyone who played with me.. we all thought it was going to be more upscale than our foursome typically enjoys but we were wrong.. it was just a nice course in the shadow of the Z-Max drag strip (no racing on our day but it does make sense to check the race schedule as it gets loud). The course is in very nice condition.. true rolls on the green and wide enough fairways to accommodate us hackers playing the short tees.. there were two sets of tees behind us that I expect would be more challenging. Overall it is a pretty course with woods, water, and a couple glimpses of the track.. I will definitely play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

I play Rocky River 4-5 times a summer. I play as a single and always meet and play with groups of similar skill and interest in the game of golf. Layout is very good. Conditions always very good.. Best public course in Charlotte!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 129
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Sandy greens

It was a busy day which led to slow play. The greens were lightly sanded but still pretty fast. It's a good layout but the tee boxes are beat up. Will return.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Course is in good condition

Course is in pretty good condition, fast greens, and well cut fairways, friendly staff, but awful pace of play, took 5 and a half hours to play 18 holes, don’t go here if you’re planning on getting a quick 18 in.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Nice course, but the pace of play was rough. Took about 5:15 to play 18. Would’ve been nice to have some marshallers out pushing the pace a little.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play

I haven’t played here in about 10 years.

Played with three other guys and none of us knew each other we were all singles.

Pace was super slow we were getting yelled at by the people behind us.

We had a couple blind holes. Supposedly hit into the group in front of us three times.

Marshall came up and tried to kick us off the course. Discourse is very nice. But I think they are over selling it a bit because the pace of play was terrible. We are a 5 1/2 hour Round.

All that being said, we played the tips. The course is a quality course. Get ready for a five hour round at least.

They definitely could use a new marshal the guy there has no idea what he’s doing

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Spring Golf

Had a chance to play this mid week while I was on a multi day drive. Considering the recent weather, this course was in great shape and was very fun to play. Course staff were very helpful and welcoming. Highly recommend!

Clubhouse was undergoing some renovation (kitchen I think) so a little short on snacks but I’m sure once it’s complete it will add to the experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Must play!

Played this course for the first time and this is now one of my favorite courses in the area! Staff was great, the greens were amazing, and the pace of play was great as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Getting ready for spring golf

Rocky River is a very good golf experience all around, and getting better.

Right now they're working on improving the clubhouse, a weakness I pointed out in an earlier review.

The electric carts are great, the pro shop is well-stocked with merchandise with competitive prices (March Sale on now), and all the staff is friendly and helpful.

The course itself is in very good shape too. Of course the grass in the fairways is still dormant but it doesn't effect your game. The greens putt pretty true and they're greening up and mowed. The sandtraps are all filled with clean white sand, so it's your fault if you don't get out (now if only golfers would rake!).

If you haven't played Rocky River, you're missing out on a great golf experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First Time, But Not My Last

As expected, the fairways were still in their dormant phase, but the greens were in really good shape. From the guy at the front desk to the tee time official outside, the staff was very polite and courteous. The range area is well maintained, but has no rubber tees. The putting practice area was in great shape as well. The carts are updated to include geo-tracking with yardage indicators. I think coming back in summer will give me a better sense of play, Overall, an enjoyable day of golf with some new friends I met.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time playing here

Really enjoyed the layout of the course. Greens were in excellent shape except for 1 or 2. Would really like to come back early fall and play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout with good variety

Played this as a change of pace this winter. Conditions were fine for winter golf. Pace of play was pretty good for a public course. Cost was a little high but not ridiculous.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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