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
1351 Reviews (1351)
5 Stars
789
4 Stars
438
3 Stars
79
2 Stars
25
1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
94.9%
Recommend this course
1278 out of 1351 reviews
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4.6
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.7%
Recommend this course
18 out of 19 reviews
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4.5
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
95.2%
Recommend this course
59 out of 62 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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Reviews

4.5
1351 Reviews (1351)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 23
Patio Dining 13
Brunch 9
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 35
Forced Carries 26
Undulating Greens 25
This course/club is great for:
Locals 38
Advanced Golfers 26
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 19
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 39
Near Local Attractions 39
Worth the Drive 16

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Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

SlyDog

Course was in excellent. $45.00 on golfnow was a great deal.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Very nice course

This course is in excellent condition. The greens were nice and rolled well, the fairways were grassy. Definitely can’t wait to play again but I hate that #18 is always cart path only

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

Southern Golf

What a great course for being public. Really enjoyed it. Will definitely play it again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First experience

This was my first time playing Rocky River golf club. I went there based upon positive reviews. Normally I wouldn’t travel that far to go to play golf because there are many courses in my area. However, I travel 35 miles because of the positive reviews. That being said, the course is in good condition and very fair and very playable for the average golfer. The only drawback was at the pace of play was very slow and there were no Rangers to keep pace of play moving.I was surprised how busy it was for a Monday on this golf course. I thought it would be a lot less crowded and the pace of play would’ve been quicker. I would like to go back but I’m hesitant due to pace of play and the distance.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Premium price??

I have always enjoyed this course. For the price currently being charged you would think the greens wouldn’t still be bumpy from the previous aeration. Overall the course is still super nice but the price would tell me that the greens are in pristine condition.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Once again OVERSOLD

2nd and last time playing here for a long time. This time waited to tee off on 16 of the 18 holes. Waited on average 5 mins in each tee box. NOT WORTH IT. $35 OK I will wait. Over$50 NOT WORTH IT.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great layout and in great condition

This is a fantastic Dan Maples course. Layout has something for everyone: long par 4's, short par 4's, grip-and-rip holes, and narrow placement holes. It makes you use every club in your bag, which is a sign of a great layout. The course conditions were fantastic and so was the pace of play. As an added bonus, since the course is basically nextdoor to the Charlotte Raceway, you get great views of the raceway and can occasionally hear the pro's doing practice runs. Not to be missed!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Everything in great shape. Greens were phenomenal and FAST!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Ranger gets paid to do nothing.

3 tee times were taken by a bachelor party and most came in with no golf clubs, balls, etc. by hole 13, the same group had it backed up to where 3 groups were waiting to tee off. We passed the ranger on 14 parked in the woods smoking a cigar and that’s the only time we saw him. For $70+ on a Saturday, it wasn’t worth the 5.5 hour round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Visting Charlotte? Play. This. Course.

Beautiful, scenic course in great shape. Greens rolled true, fairways were well groomed, God help you if you got past the first cut into the deep stuff. As a +20 handicapper, I still thought the course was a fair challenge for someone of my (lack of) ability. Staff was excellent, friendly- you truly got the feeling they were happy to see you and wanted your business. Rocky River needs to be the poster child for muni courses operated by for-profit companies.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Layout in area

Challenging layout and pin placements were difficult for a Monday. Recent aeration didn’t affect greens and speed was decent. Will definitely be back to play mid week as deals are fantastic for the type of course and layout Rocky River presents.

Staff/bag/cart attendants were very nice and Christian in particular was helpful in getting us out in a timely fashion.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hot Day

It got up to 91 with a heat index of 100! There was no beverage cart. Thought I was going to have to quit due to lack of hydration, but made it all 18 without passing out. The lady who was to drive the beverage cart was told to stay in and run the bar. Bar person did not show up. After the round, I purchased a small bottle of water for $2.25. Not impressed with this situation. However, the golf course was great and in good shape. Carts had GPS that is over programmed with ads and warnings. Carts were restricted in too many places to get good readings on distance. I will try to come back this fall with cooler temperatures. Bermuda greens were in good shape. Definitely worth your time and money!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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