Rock Barn Golf and Spa - Jackson Course
About
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.
| 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 |
| 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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RidingReviews
Reviewer Photos
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grass growing in traps. Photo submitted by TeeTimeTerry on 08/07/2025
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Photo submitted by TeeTimeTerry on 08/07/2025
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bad Photo submitted by TeeTimeTerry on 08/07/2025
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does this look like a $70 course? Photo submitted by TeeTimeTerry on 08/07/2025
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Photo submitted by TeeTimeTerry on 08/07/2025
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horrible tee boxes Photo submitted by TeeTimeTerry on 08/07/2025
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Photo submitted by Winsam3 on 06/19/2025
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Photo submitted by u000003922969 on 05/13/2025
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Photo submitted by u000003922969 on 05/13/2025
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First hole Photo submitted by tjdemski on 06/29/2023
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Photo submitted by okstatepokes96 on 04/15/2023
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Photo submitted by okstatepokes96 on 04/15/2023
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Photo submitted by Cr8zyboutgolf84 on 03/01/2023
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Photo submitted by Cr8zyboutgolf84 on 03/01/2023
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Photo submitted by Cr8zyboutgolf84 on 03/01/2023
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the kids tees off on the 16th Photo submitted by hoosierdaddy on 10/23/2021
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All you need Photo submitted by uYXTV9348YX on 06/17/2021
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Beautiful par 3 Photo submitted by u000001694190 on 10/14/2020
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Photo submitted by DenisDotson on 08/10/2020
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Photo submitted by DenisDotson on 08/10/2020
Private club access
Basically, you’re allowed to play a top shelf private club without being a member. Fantastic practice facilities. Great course very nice Golf Cart with the GPS
The restaurant is top shell. We eat at Fresh chef back home. But it live so far away, I would join the course
I'll play here again for sure
Even though the greens had been recently aerated, they rolled nicely and the speed was good. The fairways and rough were all in great shape.
The course does demand some accuracy into the greens. An errant approach shot can quickly introduce you to a double bogey.
I'm hoping to make this a course I play more often.
Rock Barn Memorial Weekend
Awesome layout with great views. Each hole was different than the last and provided a nice test of my golf skills. Loved the elevation changes.
Nice surprise
This course is very scenic, and in beautiful shape. Every staff member we dealt with was friendly, professional and welcoming. We had a very enjoyable afternoon - a. nice surprise.
Absolutely Stunning Course
This was my first time here and man am I glad I went. The conditions of the course we top notch! The club house and restaurant we very nice and the staff was friendly and on point. Ordered a burger and it was great quality. The cart girl was awesome and very quick. I can’t stress enough how much I enjoyed my round and I will definitely be back!!
Great Course for the GolfNow deal!
If you get a chance to play this course on the GolfNow Hot Deal, it is totally worth it! Still a good course but for regular price, I would look at some other options in the area that are a better value.
Staff interaction was average but again, if I am paying $80 a round, I would expect a better level of service.
Rock Barn Review
Course was in great winter time condition, very playable, and a fun track!
Great course, great staff and a great day!
My wife and I enjoyed a great round of golf. The fairways were in good condition even though they were in their dormant state. The greens were firm and fast and putted true. Hole 10 is an interesting par 5 dogleg with a large lake protecting the green. The staff were extremely friendly and the starter offered good advice. We enjoyed an Italian hoagie and cheese sticks at their restaurant. We will definitely plan to visit again when we’re in the area.
Always a pleasure playing here.
Great friendly staff in the club house and the restaurant/bar. The Jackson course is in great shape for this early in the season. Greens are really good. Greens fees include range balls which is a very nice perk.
First Time
First time playing this course and absolutely loved it. Well kept, friendly and welcoming staff, and gps carts with course and green layouts. Range balls were included with green fees as well. Looks a little pricey at first but it’s obvious you are not lining someone’s pockets and a lot goes back into the course. Looking forward to going back as soon as possible.
Rock Barn Jackson Course
Great condition, great experience for this time of year!