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
1353 Reviews (1353)
5 Stars
791
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
3.9
95.0%
Recommend this course
1280 out of 1353 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.6
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.2%
Recommend this course
20 out of 21 reviews
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4.5
63 Reviews (63)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
95.2%
Recommend this course
60 out of 63 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
1353 Reviews (1353)

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 1
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome experience

Had an amazing time! Course was in great shape. Challenging for mid to low handicappers. The back 9 is tougher than the front and the greens are lighting quick! Overall a gem of a course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

June 1, 2021

Really nice course. Only downside was no beverage cart and some work being done on the course. Otherwise, very nice.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greaaaaaaaat Course

They are doing everything right at this place. Friendly staff at bag drop and in the pro shop. There was an actual cart girl which was awesome and came around 4 times during my round. Course was in great shape and was a terrific day of golf. Hands down they have set the bar for public courses in the Charlotte area!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great staff and challenging greens

Love the staff attitude, from check-in to car return. The starter did a good job getting everyone tee'd off right and the marshall helped keep all groups on schedule. The course is well-manicured and in great shape. The greens are fast, multi-level, smooth and challenging. Great course to push your entire golf game!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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

Fun course in great condition

Buddy and I played for first time. Really nice course with a great mix of shots.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Course, frustrating carts

The one issue is they have overly controlled the carts using the built in GPS. Many ares that normally you’d expect to drive into are electronically cordoned off. In some cases they close the fairway to carts 60-70 yards out, slowing play and if you mistakenly drive in, they shut the cart down and you must reverse out at about 3 mph.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Time for some TLC

I always enjoy this course due to the variety of the holes and the conditions of the greens which are always quite smooth although tricky to read. The only surprise was the conditions of the tee boxes which clearly had gone downhill, many of which were mostly hard dirt with little grass. For the money they are charging I found this a bit disappointing. I will certainly return but hope this review is read and acted on.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best in Charlotte

Always in great shape. Superb layout. Not many, if any , better public course in the area

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Decent but not for the rate.

Course is in pretty good shape. However I’d say that for 75$ I can think of many courses in the area that are a better value.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Track

Found this to be a nice facility. Some holes you cannot see the pin or green from the tee, so a little disconcerting. Overall in good condition, nice that they added GPS to their carts.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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