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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4.3
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
North Carolina Advisor
First Time Playing

Picked a bad day to play...

...as they were aerating 9 of the greens. So we played 9 on Jones, 9 on Jackson. Jones course is beautiful, but cold winter/early spring and recent lack of water have taken a toll on the fairways. Many patches where the Bermuda has yet to respond. Greens on Jackson course we're much better, but a couple of the holes were "goofy" golf. Hope to return to Jones course under better conditions. Staff was VERY accommodating and nice, making the experience that much better.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lies

The pro on the phone lied and said the course was in good shape.... Not the case. Fairways were gone, hitting second shots from dirt was not what I expected. Panted here before multiple times and loved it but right now it's in worst condition possible. Very upsetting that the staff would day it's a 7/10 when it's a 2/10. When it's in shape awesome.......right now..... Terrible

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

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

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Mixed Bag

I was disappointed in the condition of the course. Lots of hard-pan fairways and bunkers ranged from good to terrible. Greens were in good shape. Starter ignored my group and I had to ask how to get to the Jones course. He was pre-occupied with the locals or members. Definitely a challenging course. Would like to play it again when conditions improve. Food was good, but service in the restaurant was not.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat 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
Average weather
Used cart

An Enjoyable course

The course was in the process of aeration so the greens were sanded, only means the course will be better in the future. A solid shot makers course with hole #1 being a signature uphill dog leg. Enjoyed the adventure.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

This course has plenty of hazzards. Be prepared!

Really enjoyed the Jackson at RB. Plenty of hazards to
play. Bunkers were fluffy and very good shape. Water hazards are very demanding. Really enjoyed playing, and would/will recommend to my friends.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Just Average

Conditions were pretty good for mid winter, especially good greens. Layout not my favorite as it is very hilly with several blind shots where you aren't sure where your should be aiming. Forced to hit off mats at the range. Staff was borderline rude when we paid greens fees and got range balls. No direction as to when the ball machine or range were located. Had to go back inside and ask them to pull some carts out and it just seemed like we were a total inconvenience. There are equal and better courses in the area for same money.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great Place to Play even in January

It was a cool, breezy day but the Jackson Course at Rock Barn was great! Can't wait to play there again in the spring when it greens up!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 72
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Charlotte Advisor
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Loved Rock Barn!

This was my first trip to Rock Barn and I'll definitely be back. It was cold; they held up play until 11am for the temps to rise above freezing. The ground was frozen in many places, but that didn't affect play that much. The Jackson course is very playable for a higher handicap golfer like myself. There are lots of elevation changes to deal with, and some water hazards too, but most of those are easily avoided. The greens are large and the bunkers have plenty of sand in them. The pro shop staff and grill are top notch. I will definitely be back to play the Jackson course in warmer conditions and will also try the Jones course as well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

good course for all levels of golfers

Weather was good and greens were in great shape but were a little fast [good thing] always enjoy this golf course highly recommend for everyone

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great tract!!

Slow play killed a good day on the Jones course!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Jackson Golf Course

Great Day on Course, Cold and Cloudy, Damp. Weather was terrible, course in great conditions, Fast Greens for Winter.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

beautiful course layout

every hole is a well designed by itself as well as its challenge . It is a good course to bring a good friend or a good golf body.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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