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4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.5
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About

Holes 18
Type Private/Resort
Style Parkland
Par 72
Length 7169 yards
Slope 146
Rating 75.2

Course Details

Year Built 2003
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. (2003) Ty Butler (2003)

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

Reviews

4.4
92 Reviews (92)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Brunch 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 19
Bunkers 16
Elevation Changes 16
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 15
A Weekend Splurge 11
Locals 11
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 20

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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 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 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 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 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Golf course

Very nice layout. This course is very tough for high handicapper.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Great course with challenging layout

We play this course 5-7 times a year. Great condition (for winter play) and pace of play was excellent

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Championship Course

Played on a sunny but extremely windy day, which added to the course difficulty. Pace of play was great, even time to take a quick look for wayward balls. Really enjoyable round of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging but fair

In my opinion its one of the best courses in the area plus fairways well-maintained beautiful scenery excellent course. Well worth the money and challenge. Fantastic Staff and amenities. You can tell I really enjoyed myself.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course

I've played the Jones course 3 times now and I am never disappointed. The layout is great and the fact that the Champions Tour will be there next month makes the experience better.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

This place is just AMAZING!

I hd played this course before with an amateur league, so when my friend who had always beating me in overall score asked if I wanted to play it this time I didn't hesitate. The course is in amazing conditions, the rough lives to it's tough expectations. Greens are rolling beautifully and true. I completely understand why the Champions Tour plays here. The course is challenging enough for anyone if they can't stay on the fairway, but keeping it fun and entertaining. Not to say that it was the first time I beat my friend so I'll be definitely making my way back here sometime.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course

The course was in great shape, naturally the champions tour is coming in a few weeks or so. We enjoyed the course was in great shape, the staff seemed to be a little pressed but nonetheless overall great outing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Always Top Notch!

The Rock Barn courses (especially the Jones) are always a pleasure. The Jones course is in excellent condition. The greens were a bit slower than usual but who cares? It was The Jones course!! We played for $35.00 each and I would do that every week for that price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing

This is my all time favorite course. I am working to make some mini tour stops and this place really hones in the game. Very fair but a great challenge from the back tees. 10

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

One of the best values

The Robert Trent Jones course was in great shape and will challenge all the clubs in the bag. Greens ran true and staff was very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course

Excellent course, greens were in excellent shape a little slow but it's summer time!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Championship Course

Wonderful playing conditions. Pace of play is only problem here. Difficult course for high-handicapper.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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