Rock Barn Golf and Spa - Jones Course

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The Jones Course is one of two championship courses at Rock Barn Golf & Spa. Named after its designer Robert Trent Jones, Jr., the course was his first design in North Carolina. Surrounded by the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the golf course has a rugged landscape of wooded hills and grassy meadows accented with several ponds and the fast-moving Lyle Creek. It is the longer and more challenging course of the two with deep fairway bunkers and several water hazards. There are also several blind shots to contend with. The signature hole is the par-3 third, but the most difficult hole is the par-4 11th. It is lined with trees from tee to green. Making par will depend on an accurate approach shot past bunkers on the left to a green that is sliced in half by a deep swale.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Championship | 72 | 7169 yards | 75.2 | 146 |
Blue | 72 | 6635 yards | 72.6 | 143 |
White | 72 | 6130 yards | 70.1 | 129 |
Green | 72 | 5618 yards | 67.9 | 124 |
Red | 72 | 5216 yards | 66.0 | 120 |
Carolina | 72 | 4395 yards | 62.4 | 111 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Gold M: 75.2/146 | 467 | 479 | 213 | 568 | 394 | 450 | 504 | 333 | 197 | 3605 | 431 | 452 | 373 | 439 | 582 | 140 | 389 | 191 | 567 | 3564 | 7169 |
Gold/Blue M: 73.8/145 | 467 | 440 | 185 | 568 | 379 | 431 | 504 | 333 | 169 | 3476 | 431 | 421 | 373 | 439 | 540 | 140 | 389 | 171 | 525 | 3429 | 6905 |
Blue M: 72.6/143 | 437 | 440 | 185 | 533 | 379 | 431 | 441 | 310 | 169 | 3325 | 408 | 421 | 349 | 408 | 540 | 124 | 364 | 171 | 525 | 3310 | 6635 |
Blue/White M: 71.3/134 | 437 | 398 | 151 | 533 | 379 | 392 | 441 | 310 | 142 | 3183 | 408 | 381 | 349 | 383 | 540 | 124 | 364 | 152 | 493 | 3194 | 6377 |
White M: 70.1/129 W: 76.2/148 | 408 | 398 | 151 | 521 | 356 | 392 | 412 | 302 | 142 | 3082 | 342 | 381 | 331 | 383 | 490 | 118 | 358 | 152 | 493 | 3048 | 6130 |
White/Green M: 69.0/127 W: 73.7/141 | 387 | 376 | 151 | 493 | 356 | 392 | 412 | 302 | 132 | 3001 | 282 | 344 | 331 | 362 | 452 | 118 | 335 | 133 | 481 | 2838 | 5839 |
Green M: 67.9/124 W: 73.2/135 | 387 | 376 | 146 | 493 | 331 | 265 | 395 | 282 | 132 | 2807 | 282 | 344 | 310 | 362 | 452 | 112 | 335 | 133 | 481 | 2811 | 5618 |
Red M: 66.0/120 W: 71.0/133 | 382 | 371 | 115 | 468 | 317 | 227 | 331 | 275 | 112 | 2598 | 252 | 336 | 273 | 336 | 441 | 106 | 299 | 120 | 455 | 2618 | 5216 |
Red/Carolina M: 63.9/117 W: 68.9/127 | 284 | 273 | 115 | 468 | 317 | 227 | 331 | 275 | 106 | 2396 | 252 | 336 | 273 | 214 | 354 | 106 | 299 | 107 | 455 | 2396 | 4792 |
Carolina M: 62.4/111 W: 67.1/119 | 284 | 273 | 111 | 394 | 287 | 221 | 326 | 254 | 106 | 2256 | 248 | 267 | 267 | 214 | 354 | 101 | 192 | 107 | 389 | 2139 | 4395 |
Handicap | 5 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 10 | |||
Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
Handicap (W) | 5 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 6 |
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Course conditions have been better
Overall good experience, there were places in the fairway there was no grass and it was just dead grass. I don't know what this from and I have played this course when it was in much better shape. The greens were great!
Could Be MUCH Better
Its unfortunate that whoever takes care of this course evidently has know idea what they are doing..
You can easily see that this at one time this was a spectacular course.. For being the prime part of the season you would not have expected to have completely burnt up fairways..
Grass was completely dead in major sections of the fairways.
The bunkers looked like they haven't been raked in a year and all of the small details were left uncut.
Nice course, but could have been nicer
This is a nice course. The layout was challenging, but it was not too difficult. It has a lot of good architectural features. The greens were in very good shape. The only thing is that fairways could have been in better shape. It was not terrible, but there were several bare spots that should be fixed.
this is a thinking mans course
I've played this course 2 times last fall and this past Saturday. This is the type of course where you need some experience , its not overly long but with the strategic bunkers and water ball placement is essential. The course is fun to play,it was a little browned due to lack of rain but the greens were in great shape
Wow
Awesome golf course! Meant to be enjoyed by better players. This is a very challenging track and shot placement is required on every shot. Bring your "A" game and you will love this course.
Nice Course
We played the Jones course and it was in good shape for an early season round. The greens had recently been punched and the Bermuda is still dormant. But, the course will play much tougher when the Bermuda rough has come in. Once the greens heal they will be faster and will roll much truer. The cost through GolfNow was reasonable for the course this time of year, but the normal cost would have been too much for the greens condition. Overall, it's a very nice course especially during peak season.
Great tract!!
Slow play killed a good day on the Jones course!!!
Great condition
Had a really good round but was very not pleased with no water provided on the course or ability to get any refreshments or the use of restrooms due to the on course facility closed. Very busy course not to have refreshments available
must play
This course is a must for any golf aficionado. The whole place is top notch all the way around and I can't wait to get back and play it again! I would highly recommend 18 at the Rock Barn.
Great course with challenging layout
We play this course 5-7 times a year. Great condition (for winter play) and pace of play was excellent
Championship Course
Played on a sunny but extremely windy day, which added to the course difficulty. Pace of play was great, even time to take a quick look for wayward balls. Really enjoyable round of golf.
Challenging but fair
In my opinion its one of the best courses in the area plus fairways well-maintained beautiful scenery excellent course. Well worth the money and challenge. Fantastic Staff and amenities. You can tell I really enjoyed myself.
Great Course
I've played the Jones course 3 times now and I am never disappointed. The layout is great and the fact that the Champions Tour will be there next month makes the experience better.
This place is just AMAZING!
I hd played this course before with an amateur league, so when my friend who had always beating me in overall score asked if I wanted to play it this time I didn't hesitate. The course is in amazing conditions, the rough lives to it's tough expectations. Greens are rolling beautifully and true. I completely understand why the Champions Tour plays here. The course is challenging enough for anyone if they can't stay on the fairway, but keeping it fun and entertaining. Not to say that it was the first time I beat my friend so I'll be definitely making my way back here sometime.
Beautiful Course
The course was in great shape, naturally the champions tour is coming in a few weeks or so. We enjoyed the course was in great shape, the staff seemed to be a little pressed but nonetheless overall great outing.
Always Top Notch!
The Rock Barn courses (especially the Jones) are always a pleasure. The Jones course is in excellent condition. The greens were a bit slower than usual but who cares? It was The Jones course!! We played for $35.00 each and I would do that every week for that price.
Amazing
This is my all time favorite course. I am working to make some mini tour stops and this place really hones in the game. Very fair but a great challenge from the back tees. 10
One of the best values
The Robert Trent Jones course was in great shape and will challenge all the clubs in the bag. Greens ran true and staff was very friendly.