3791 Clubhouse Drive, Conover, North Carolina 28613, US
(828) 459–1125
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About The Rock Barn Country Club & Spa

The Rock Barn Country Club & Spa, set within the foothills of western North Carolina, is part private club, part resort. The playing public has access to the Jackson Course, the Fresh Chef Cafe, lodging, event spaces for weddings/conferences and the spa, which is home to a saltwater pool, indoor and outdoor jacuzzis, saunas and steam rooms. Visitors must stay in a four-bedroom townhome (there are two) or the five-bedroom Lodge for access to the spa and course. Only members can use the tennis and fitness facilities, five other restaurants and the Jones Course, which has hosted the PGA Tour Champions.

Facts

Price Range$$$, $$$$
Property Class★★★★
Year Opened1969
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities & Services

RestaurantsBar, Casual
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at The Rock Barn Country Club & Spa

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
682 Reviews (682)
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Sweet

Staff is super friendly. Course is stunning. And completely fair pricing. Will definitive be back.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 5
Recommended
Played

Very solid!

First time playing and came away very impressed. As a qualifier, I’ve played a lot of the top golf courses in the US and am always searching for a solid public course when traveling. This course absolutely fit the bill.

The round starts with a Par 5 that works left for the approach as you climb a hill and starts with a visual intimidating tee shot. From here, we were treated to several quality hole designs and surprising elevation changes. While not overly long, I found the course challenging from the tips as a first time player. The par 3’s were the highlight for me but there was no shortage of quality designs to the par 4’s and 5’s. The staff was very friendly and there is a nice range, putting green and short game area. I will return and absolutely recommend.

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 4
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 21
Recommended
Played

Finished a Sunday afternoon round in 3.5 hours. Course is in great shape, and still very forgiving as we await the rough to wake up.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great As Always

The Jackson course is hands down best course in the area. The staff is extremely friendly, course is in great condition and layout is perfect. This is how a golf course should look. Other courses charge more and the courses aren’t nowhere near as nice as Rock Barn. It is the type of course where you hate to see your round end. Go play if you haven’t!

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Amazing Experience

This course is best public course in the greater Charlotte area. It was in amazing shape and can only imagine how plush it is in summer. The fairways are like greens at some courses in the area and those courses charge more than Rock Barn, if you want to see what a golf course should look like, by all means play here. Be sure your sand game is on point, as their are lots of green side bunkers as well as fairways. Golf carts have covers on them, balls on range already and is included. The only negative thing I have to say is that the cart was dirty, coolers full of grass which was surprising to me with how nice everything is, if you have been hesitating to play here, don’t put it off any longer. I will be back very soon.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course!!!

This is such a beautiful course, They keep it in very good condition and the greens run fairly fast.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Top 3 public in Area

Love love this course. 10 is a beauty. Greens were a little moderate but rest of course was great.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 132
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 40
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Outstanding as Always

Very wet day, 2.5 inches of rain in the past 48 hours, so cart path only. It didn't matter, we had a great day! Course seemed to have drained very well and the greens were in excellent condition. Little chilly unless the sun was out but the carts had covers! We topped the day off with a few beers and food watching golf on wide screen! We will be back!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Not really complaining. We are a twosome and got behind some members. The group ahead was a foursome and in front of them was a group of 5. Didn't even bother to offer us to play through. But not a big deal.

We are not members so didn't say anything. Took two people 5 hours to play 18.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

If you're going to charge $70......

Love the layout, the greens and the fairways. But if you're going to charge $70+ on the weekend you need to address the condition of the bunkers. They are terrible. I know you're supposed to hit it on the green stuff but sometimes you end up on the beach. If was just once in a while, I'd be okay with it but it's everytime I play here. Washed out, underlayment showing with big piles of sand in other places. I'm starting to have trouble justifying the green fee to play here. I love this course it's just......

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
T O P 1000
Reviews 62
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fun Course

Really fun course to play. The scenery and hole layouts were very nice. Lots of elevation changes.

Greens and fairways in very good condition. Staff very friendly. Pro Shop under going construction. Check in was at trailer in back of clubhouse. Bag drop signs were not visible when driving in to the clubhouse area. Would definitely recommend

Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
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