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Rock Barn Golf and Spa - Jackson Course

4.6
553 Reviews (553)
Rock Barn Golf and Spa - Jackson
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4.6
553 Reviews (553)
5 Stars
363
4 Stars
146
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
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94.4%
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522 out of 553 reviews
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4.8
11 Reviews (11)
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
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4.7
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4.5
57 Reviews (57)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
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4.5
93.0%
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53 out of 57 reviews
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Course Highlights
The Jackson course's elevation changes, massive bunkers, and renowned bent grass greens consistently impress golfers seeking a rewarding challenge. Friendly, accommodating staff and smooth rounds under four hours make every visit enjoyable.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Par 71
Length 6427 yards
Slope 135
Rating 71.9

Rock Barn Golf & Spa offers two championship courses, one designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and the other by Tom Jackson. Nestled within the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the golf courses are provided with swiftly moving brooks and sparkling lakes that accent the wooded hills and lush, grassy meadows. The Jackson Course tumbles across picturesque valleys, offering both dramatic elevation changes and beautiful scenery. The layout is shorter and less demanding than the Jones Course but it is a challenge nonetheless. The undulating terrain demands accuracy and perfect ball placement. Fast greens are balanced by generous fairways. Water hazards also come into play. The course starts out intimidatingly with a narrow, uphill par 5 but the rest of the course is not quite as daunting.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Tournament 71 6427 yards 71.9 135
Jackson (W) 71 5926 yards 74.8 141
Jackson 71 5926 yards 68.9 132
Member 71 5433 yards 66.7 126
Member (W) 71 5433 yards 72.2 134
Club 71 4856 yards 64.2 117
Club (W) 71 4856 yards 68.5 127
Forward 71 4363 yards 62.2 114
Forward (W) 71 4363 yards 65.8 118
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Scorecard for Jackson Course
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Gold M: 71.9/135 555 341 208 362 424 202 327 506 217 3142 514 359 400 170 390 398 145 506 403 3285 6427
Blue M: 68.9/132 W: 74.8/141 518 293 173 334 397 173 303 477 188 2856 491 333 379 143 367 379 129 477 372 3070 5926
White M: 66.7/126 W: 72.2/134 463 274 146 305 358 149 279 447 173 2594 467 300 357 122 344 339 115 453 342 2839 5433
Green M: 64.2/117 W: 68.5/127 425 243 112 288 316 106 249 422 147 2308 437 261 335 84 320 260 102 428 321 2548 4856
Red M: 62.2/114 W: 65.8/118 282 238 106 283 390 85 244 415 95 2138 380 223 291 78 288 228 90 374 273 2225 4363
Handicap 1 13 11 17 3 5 15 7 9 6 10 12 18 8 2 16 14 4
Par 5 4 3 4 4 3 4 5 3 35 5 4 4 3 4 4 3 5 4 36 71
Handicap (W) 5 11 17 7 3 13 9 1 15 2 14 10 16 8 6 18 12 4
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Course Details

Year Built 1969
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Jackson (1969)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "The Rock Barn Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Activities

Riding

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Reviews

4.6
553 Reviews (553)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
Brunch 12
Patio Dining 11
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 30
Water Hazards 30
Elevation Changes 29
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 23
Locals 23
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 18
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 30
Convenient to the City 11

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trogers5144
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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stevenojay
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No water on the course.

The course is great. Staff is very friendly and accommodating.

Construction going on in Pro Shop and club house.

Really missed not having any of the water stations with drinking water.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u172955007
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Could be a lot better

The bunkers were terrible. Some hard packed and others with pules of sand. You could see the underlayment on some of them. The front nine had some tee boxes that needed serious help. Greens and fairways were in really good shape. Like playing this course but $65 is a little steep considering some of the conditions.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Steven7834889
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful scenery!

Beautiful course with monster slopes!

Only criticism, the green could be in better shape and the bunkers were in terrible shape but overall, beautiful place to play would definitely go back! And recommend.

But get your members to take better care of there greens!!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u000004764252
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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tingle
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u7603277
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Disappointing

Course came well recommended but was a horrible experience honestly. Paid a holiday premium rate, yet the bar and grill was closed. Had a cart girl, but she drove past us twice without even checking in. No water coolers in their stations. Pace of play was slow. Bunkers were not well maintained. Nearby Church bells were going off constantly (maybe because of the holiday but still very disruptive). Decent layout. Potential here for a great value fun spot, but I won’t be back.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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PaulieSmalls
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rock Barn beautifully laid out

First time playing this course and I was not disappointed. Course is challenging, but rewards creativity. It was in great shape. Greens were consistent and rolled great. Will play here again. Enjoyed the round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
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u314159506683
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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dabulemo
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Course

Jackson Course is a great layout with great variety of holes. Terrain is terrific and great use of bringing ponds into play and at other times using for aesthetic value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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u314162839439
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u00000430236
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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demshore51724
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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awil315
Played On
Reviews 57
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u314162553122
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u00000772171
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What a golf course!

Absolutely beautiful and scenic golf course in great condition, even in the middle of March! Big elevation changes and some interesting lies made this a very fun round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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CHEEZY66
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Reviews 118
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u000003790453
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Reviews 30
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Review rock barn jackson

Great course for March. Looking forward to going in the summer.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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awil315
Played On
Reviews 57
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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awil315
Played On
Reviews 57
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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