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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Rock Barn Jackson Course

Great condition, great experience for this time of year!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Well worth it

First course I played in North Carolina. I must say it was beautiful the staff was wonderful and it was a great time. I did get a hot deal which made it even better. Them having a range included with your green fee all set up and ready to go was amazing. Definitely a challenge and some blind shots but beautiful. Only complaint I would have is many houses. I'm weird though I don't like seeing houses on a beautiful course it just takes something away.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Christmas Eve Golf

Always a great time when I get the opportunity to play this course. The staff is always welcoming and the pro even allowed us to fill an earlier tee time which made it to where we finished before sundown. Looking forward to playing again all. Great Christmas Eve round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 123
Skill Advanced
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Puzzled

I really like this course the staff are really nice and welcoming. The practice areas are top notch, the carts are great except for the GPS system doesn’t always give you the correct information. The past three times I’ve played Rock Barn the desk personal has asked to see my confirmation email. They wanted to know how much I paid for my round. I’ve never had to this before and it makes me feel like I cheated them out of something. I have always followed the rules when I use Golf Now to book my golf rounds. I’m not sure if this is legal or not.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Enjoyed the course

I love playing Rock Barn. This round was fun as I was 5 over after 9 holes and excited for a nice score.

Unfortunately, the pace of play starting around hole 5 really cut into my rhythm. I arrived at hole 5 to see 3 carts waiting to tee off and a back up that was at least 15 mins before I could tee off. Suffice to say, that was how the rest of the round went.

I'll be back to play again but sure hope whomever was holding everyone up would get a visit from a ranger to move along.

Otherwise, fun round although well over 5 hours to complete. Course was in good to great condition considering time of year.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Rock Barn was great

First time playing here, really nice Public course. The staff, carts (with GPS and hole location per hole), and food all top notch!

Challenging and gorgeous layout.

Highly recommend

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Dixson

Greens were in great condition and course was terrific.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Dixson

Course was in great shape and greens had ben plugged several weeks ago so were very good condition.

Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worth the drive from Charlotte

Very well kept greens. There was hardly anyone on the course when we played on a Sunday afternoon, which was shocking. It was hilly, but also pretty open on a lot of holes. Also, a lot of beautiful houses to admire along the way.

Will be bringing friends back with us ASAP.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Always fun to play and good condition

Absolutely the only improvement to the golf experience at this course would be for the Bermuda rough to be mowed a little lower so balls don't sink completely below the top of the grass.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

It’s challenging but in great shape. Greens fast and fairways were great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

There's a reason it's usually ranked towards the top!

Best public course I've played in NC. Staff was super welcoming and friendly, course was in immaculate shape, facilities were beautifully kept. Had a great round. If I have to critique, it would be that there aren't many ball washes nor any water to drink out on the course. When it's pushing 100 with 80+% humidity, you really need to provide cold water. (Maybe there was free water from the refreshment cart?)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Tough course

Played this for the first time this week. It’s a tough course. Greens are firm and fast. Knowledge of the course layout would have saved me at least 5 shots over the round. Lots of sand and water. Very hilly. Staff was friendly but fairly complacent. From the back tees they have five of the hardest par 3’s I’ve played. Glad we went but probably won’t go back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
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Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome Golf Course and Staff

The Jackson course at Rock Barn has a great layout with a few challenging holes, but overall, a very playable, fun course to play. It was in great shape. The entire staff, regardless of their role, is very friendly and helpful. I travel 35 minutes to play this course at least 2 times per month. You definitely should check it out.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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