Rock Barn Golf and Spa - Jackson
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4.6
557 Reviews (557)
5 Stars
366
4 Stars
147
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
94.8%
Recommend this course
526 out of 557 reviews
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4.8
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
3
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0
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
15 out of 15 reviews
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4.5
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
3
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2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.3%
Recommend this course
56 out of 60 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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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
557 Reviews (557)

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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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always great

Played here many times. Staff always friendly. Hot dog at the turn was awesome. Twosome played in a little over three hours, however we played in the middle of the day and seldom saw other golfers. Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This place is nice.

The only thing I have to complain about is my game. The course was great. Not my first time playing here and will not be the last.

Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

One of the best course in our area

Played as twosome at 11:00. Actually prefer Jackson over the championship course for my skill level, 13 handicap. Course in great shape, except a couple of fairways they were plugging. Greens also in great shape, moderate, fair speed. I'd play this course everyday if I could. Staff very friend and accommodating. Ate at Sues Grill at end of nine, during a brief rain storm. The food was outstanding! Highly recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

great course

Played here a few times and love it. Cant wait to go back!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Block off your whole day - but nice course

The good - great course, course layout was awesome and conditions were awesome even though they Aerated the greens recently but it did not have a huge effect on putts. A must play course. Overall a fun challenging course.
The Bad - tee off at 9:18am and finished at 3pm. And unreal 6 hr round. Longest round I ever played. Every hole had a group on the green, one in the fairway, one on the tee box and one waiting. This was for every hole. Just unreal and really really aggravating. Only saw the ranger once and really im not sure if he was the ranger but it was about 5 minutes between each swing we took. Just awful.

Score - 82

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

One of my favorites

This course as I said is one of my favorites. Great layout and very good shape. After you get past the long #1 par five the course gets a little easier. some great holes going over water and a lot of elevation change.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Expected more but received less.

Met three friends at the course for an afternoon round on Sunday May 4th. Pro shop was nice and staff was friendly. Loaded up and went off to the Jackson Course and began our round.
I expected a well manicured and well taken care of course. I was disappointed on both counts. Fairways were patchy. Overall the course is tight and errant tee shots are severely punished with ample OB around the course. Greens were very nice and fast with a true roll.
Overall I was not impressed with a supposed higher end course both with course condition and overall experience with amenities.
I probably will not go back and play the course again.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

As Lush as it gets

Recently played the wonderful Bali Hai course in Las Vegas. It is in the best condition I have ever seen it. The tee boxes , fairways and greens were impeccable. Bali Hai has a lot going for it from the location on the strip 5 minutes from any major hotel taking you easily from the tables to a tropical paradise you to a paradise you won't soon forget. If you want to bring back memories from Vegas, this is the place. When you factor in the lack of transportation cost and time to get to further out courses there is great value in Bali Hai.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wonderful Value

Great golf course! Greens in great shape. Fairways and rough are coming in and will be great in a couple of weeks! I always love playing here! I like the Jackson design much better than the Jones design and it is always less busy!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course condition

I played the course before the Blue Grass had turned green. The course still was outstanding.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course

Even with poked green Rock Barn is a top quality place, both courses are first rate as is the entire facility.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great Golfnow Hotdeal

Fantastic upscale course with super nice staff and great Golfnow discount. What more could one ask for?

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

this course is very challenging

very nice laid out course that worth playing again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

kacy3333

Great course. Good condition for this time of year. Pace was a negative. Foursome of members tarnished what should have been a perfect day on a great course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Very Impressed!

This was my first time playing at Rock Barn and I was very impressed. We picked the Jackson course this time and saving the Jones for our next trip. With the weather having been so up and down lately this course is in excellent condition....I might add that I believe this course is the best I have played on during the winter and I am sure it will be pretty awesome during the summer. The staff were extremely friendly and the course itself was excellent. I will definitely be back especially with the deals golfnow.com has.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Good course, Swamp like conditions

We played this course on a Friday, after an overnight rain and another shower just before our start. The course was nearly under water, of course cart path only. Every fairway was casual water which made for some really tough playing conditions. The greens were ok considering the weather, but several times had to move from casual water on greens. We were exhausted by the end of the round due to the conditions. Scoring was not what we were looking for.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Place to Play for the Price

Booking through Golfnow its the best price on any golf course in the area. The Sunday I played it was cart path only due to the snow a week earlier and a couple of inches rain on the Friday before, but the course was still in great shape. I've played there before and the courses are always ing good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not a good experience

Played 2/23/14 got done with the first 9 holes on Jackson course then stopped at the club house to get something to eat, when we came back out to start the back 9 we were told we could not start and he didn't know what to tell us about continuing to play because he couldn't put us in front of anyone because we stopped to eat. We were penalized for eating lol and were told to play the front 9 again or we would have to wait over an hour to play the back nine.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Jackson - Great Course!

Course condition was as good as could be expected for the week after major snowfall in mid-February; wet with snow still visible, and cart path only. But it was a beautiful day and the quality of the course was evident. Front nine was great, back nine a little more challenging! Will definitely be back to play when the course is green and drier! Also looking forward to playing the Jones course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Jackson Course

Course in great shape to be winter. Just wish they would over seed with winter rye

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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