Rock Barn Golf and Spa - Jackson
A view from Jackson Course at Rock Barn Golf and Spa.
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4.6
542 Reviews (542)
5 Stars
354
4 Stars
144
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
94.2%
Recommend this course
511 out of 542 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.4
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
89.8%
Recommend this course
44 out of 49 reviews
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4.5
67 Reviews (67)
5 Stars
46
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.5%
Recommend this course
62 out of 67 reviews
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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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4.6
542 Reviews (542)
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Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course and layout

Great course and layout; didn’t know one course was private and one public, but fantastic all around. The pro shop and clubhouse did close very early without warning but otherwise very nice.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
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

Great course love playing here but I had to pay $50 dollars for 9 holes at 5pm and the greens were plugged and sanded maybe a week before I played as it still had sand on it and holes in the green.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice Time…Would Recommend

Had a nice round today. Got to play alone but was held up by two 4somes playing a scramble….so a bit slow. Course is beautiful and in good shape but the greens were punched recently …and super slow! Would play again.

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

Getting there

I love Rock Barn. 2 things: 1. I wish I had known that the greens had been punched. It would’ve made me less frustrated to show up to it. 2. Played the first four holes super quickly. We then waited on almost every other shot the rest of the day. The starter was great about talking to us, but didn't come up until hole 10 to say something.

I will 100% be back. It's a great test.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Awesome as Always

Despite the greens being punched recently, RB remains an exceptional course. Layout, staff and conditions continually make this one to keep on your list.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

The course was in great condition. The only reason I put less stars than five is because they had just sanded unplugged the greens. So the greens were slow and bumpy. Other then that love this place.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Spend your money elsewhere

Pace of play horrible. 6 hour round and cart path only on a bone dry day. Marshall nowhere to be found after calling clubhouse multiple times. Spend your money elsewhere.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
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
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times 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
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

A very nice course under 7000 yards with some holes that will make you think a little bit longer as to the correct shot. There are several risk/reward holes to verify this. The Bermuda grass was still dormant but I was able to play the ball down with really no bad lies. The greens rolled very nice with good pace and they were fairly consistent on all the holes. ( I do question a couple of the pin placements on this particular day…could have been whoever cut the holes was having a bad moment).Anyway…I would recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course.

This course was fantastic. Loved the elevation changes and tons of sand traps. The pace of play was not good. The Ranger was out and about several times during our play trying to speed up the groups in front of us. 3 Drinks, Double shot Bloody Mary’s were $59 w/out tip and still couldn’t taste the liquor. I would recommend playing the course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play was very slow today

Pace of play was poor today. Very often 2-3 groups waiting on some holes. Given the time of year, the course was in decent shape.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course!

Really just a great course overall. Not particularly hard from a distance standpoint. Quite a short course but extremely fun. Bunkers littered everywhere so have to be pinpoint on your drives and iron shots. Course conditions are really good, 0 complaints from that standpoint. Recommend looking for a hot deal and giving this course a go if you haven’t already.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a Great Experience!

Rock Barn Jackson Course never fails when it comes to a great golf experience. From the time you pull in the gates and see the beautiful course. The course is always in great condition, from tee to green. Also the pace of play is always great.

We played 18 then decided to replay 18. The staff was so aware they brought us a new cart out at the 2nd hole which was greatly appreciated. If you haven’t ever played this course you are missing out.

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