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

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Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Nice course. Don't play on a weekend. Way too slow.

Rock Barn is a very nice course with a nice layout. The fairways were in good condition. The greens were being aerated so I won't comment on them. The major problem with this course is the lack of a starter on the tees and no ranger on the course to speed up play. I would not play this course on a weekend unless you bring your iPad and watch movies while you wait. Too bad as it is a very nice course if you don't mind waiting on every hole.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course with a lot of challenges!

Very fun course, with a lot of challenging holes. The course was in very good shape. The staff was great. I will be back! Thanks Rock Barn!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent golf day!

Excellent golf course and conditions, very friendly staff!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great course

Great track, fast greens and friendly staff, price was awesome too. Will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

course needs attention to playing condition details

course is a good design but has several short weak par fours. hit 3 wood off the tee on 4 consecutive holes.
course needs better maintenance. bunkers were washed out from rain 2 days ago.
fairways had been punched and it was not possible to play the ball down.
greens have healed from punching 3 weeks ago with punching scheduled again for end of may.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

A players course

Played last week. Greens were perfect! Bent Grass greens, smooth and soft. Take note Quail Hollow. Played early, course uncrowded, beautiful, ... This is a long course, watch which tees you play, staff friendly, easy going. Worth playing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Course offers everthing you want.....

I found this course to have everything I could ask for in a golf course. challenging and rewarding, scenic and well laid out. caught a great deal and will always look to play again. I played the best I ever played and I believed the course brought it out of me.....

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 78
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor

For Golf Now Prices---good deal

I wouldn't pay the regular rate of $45, but for the $30 deals on Golf Now this is a pretty good place to play. Course is usually maintained well, nice carts and good snack bar. Prices are too high at the snack bar, but the course conditions are really worth the value.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course

Had aerated recently but still a real nice course. Par 3 with a lot of water. Quite hilly in some some spots. Very helpful staff.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Interesting course to play. Still in dormant condition.

Holes need markings. Very difficult for a newcomer to
find some of the holes....esp. the Par 3s on Jones.
Helpful to have known that greens had just been
aerated

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Wonderful: Proffesional: Makes Golf Affordable

After the dormant grass comes back in two weeks and the greens fill in from the punching, it will be perfect. Extremely great prices. I can actually with these great deals.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great character, beautiful surrounding

I enjoyed playing the Jackson Course at The Rock Barn. It was early season and will be greatly improved as things begin to bloom.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Lots of blind shots due to elevation changes but well put together.

Pace of play was quite slow and the hotdog at the turn was quite possibly the most egregious thing ever to be passed off as food. Had jalepeno's, goat cheese and I believe a touch of furniture polish. Nicely laid out and lots of sand to keep you honest. Par 3's were quite challenging with the wind and elevation changes.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course; challenging

I always enjoy playing the Jones Course at Rock Barn. It is a challenging course, but very enjoyable. The greens are firm and fast with subtle breaks that are sometimes hard to read. The course has been in great shape every time I have played it (even in the winter months when it is dormant). Play it and you will not be disappointed. A must play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Course

This course is in great condition and is my personal favorite. . The greens are fast and the bunkers are full of sand. There are many very challenging holes that will make you think before hitting. The only drawback I have ever experienced at the facility is the carts look good and clean but the cart always runs out before the round is over. Cart batteries or changers need attention.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course!!!

One of the best courses in the area. Many difficult position tee shots and well protected greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Rock Barn Jones Course

Even from the white tees this was the toughest course I've ever played. I only hit tee shots in the 220 range and this layout
required that I hit a layup shot on almost every par 4 and 5. Winter weather had the Burmuda flattened so I will wait until there is some loft on the fairway grass before playing here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

All around great course

this is a perfect choice if you want to play a difficult but fair course in the Charlotte area. it requires you to layup in the right spot and there is about 4 holes where you have to leave driver in the bag. I played from the Blues (6600 yards) and there is a few holes where you can go driver wedge and then there is some where you go driver 3 iron for par fours.

The course is in perfect condition and it is beautiful to look at with all the trees, creeks and hilly terrain.

It is a must play in the Charlotte area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Very challenging.

The staff at this course was very friendly. The course was in excellent shape for wintertime. The fairways were wide, plush with no dry spots.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Played the Jackson course

this course though dorment was in better shape than most courses in bloom. We played the blues at almost 6000 yards, The golds were not out on the front nine. Even at only 6000 yards this course makes you hit everyclub in the bag. Fantastic course and the greens putted true and again, quicker than most in season. great value, great staff, and great course!!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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