A sunny day view of the 6th green at Jackson Course from Rock Barn Golf and Spa.
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4.6
450 Reviews (450)
5 Stars
287
4 Stars
128
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
97.4%
Recommend this course
425 out of 450 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.9
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.8
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.7
Amenities
5.0
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
17 out of 17 reviews
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4.8
64 Reviews (64)
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
64 out of 64 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Par 71
Length 6427 yards
Slope 135
Rating 71.9
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Rock Barn Golf & Spa Jackson Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1969
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Jackson (1969)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes - "The Rock Barn Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Activities

Riding

Accolades

Reviews

4.6
450 Reviews (450)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
Brunch 12
Patio Dining 11
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 30
Water Hazards 30
Elevation Changes 29
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 23
Locals 23
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 18
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 30
Convenient to the City 11

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Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slow players

Slow pair in front of me. They were in their own little world and no one existed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lack of effort!

Greens had been arrested which we knew in advance. At $65 dollars to ride 18, didn't expect plugs to be piled beside green or on course bathrooms to all be out of order. There weren't even any ball washers on course. Expect a little more effort at up scale course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best deal in the greater Charlotte area

Greens are still coming back from aeration, but otherwise the course is in great shape. Love the layout. Usually complete the round in less than 4 hours. And your $65 greens fee includes cart AND range balls. A great deal.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best Value Around

$65 with cart, includes range balls. You just can’t beat that in the greater Charlotte NC area. The course has a nice layout, with a handful of challenges. Always enjoy playing out there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Jackson course

This is a difficult golf course. Take plenty of balls. Try to get paired up with locals that can help you with course knowledge, as there are quite a few holes that will bite you if you hit what appears to be a straight shot.

That said it is in great shape, the greens are moderately fast and consistent.

I’ll definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf

Great course. Can be challenging from the tips. If you hit the long ball, this is the course. Very friendly staff and definitely worth the price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bare tee boxes and hard greens

Several bare tee boxes. Overall course seemed dry and hard. Greens were hard and unreceptive, even solid 8,9 and PW’s would hit on front of green and run through to the back fringe. Play one tee forward from what you are accustomed to, as there are many forced carry shots.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Public Golf Course

I play this course often. It’s a great layout. Some challenging holes. Greens Fees include range balls. Great, friendly staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Rock barn sets the standard for public golf courses. The place is absolutely gorgeous. From the drive up to the clubhouse, to the facilities, to the complimentary range balls and the condition/layout of the course. Even the restaurant attached to the club house is top notch. The staff is fantastic and won’t let you lift a finger if you don’t want to. There’s not a better public course to play within 50-75 miles of rock barn. Do yourself a favor and make this a regular visit for your golf outings. You won’t be disappointed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great conditions

The course is maintained very well with good tee boxes, fairways, and firm, quick greens. There are definitely some DRASTIC elevation changes throughout both 9s that make it especially difficult to pick the correct number for first-timers, but overall it is a track I plan to re-play when I am back in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously 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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously 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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 132
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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