Rocky River Golf Club at Concord is one of Charlotte's best public golf options.
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4.5
1183 Reviews (1183)
5 Stars
684
4 Stars
387
3 Stars
71
2 Stars
23
1 Stars
18
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
95.9%
Recommend this course
1118 out of 1183 reviews
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4.4
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
91.8%
Recommend this course
45 out of 49 reviews
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4.5
143 Reviews (143)
5 Stars
94
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.8%
Recommend this course
137 out of 143 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6970 yards
Slope 137
Rating 73.5
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Rocky River Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dan Maples (1997) Michael Gleason (1997)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in North Carolina (2023 #23) (2022 #24)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2016 #9)

Reviews

4.5
1183 Reviews (1183)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 23
Patio Dining 13
Brunch 9
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 35
Forced Carries 26
Undulating Greens 25
This course/club is great for:
Locals 38
Advanced Golfers 26
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 19
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 39
Near Local Attractions 39
Worth the Drive 16

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Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

More than the river is Rocky!

Challenging layout with excellent greens for putting. Well appointed pro shop, nicely merchandised with competitive prices.. Electric carts with built in GPS are a big plus - you can even listen to hip-hop, Mozart, or cool jazz using the Bluetooth option (Wha?!). Large rocks come into play on several holes, particularly #3.

On the downside, this course is carved out of lowland woods so your ball is easily lost just a few few feet off the fairway (but you can usually find someone else's ball!). Some holes are cart path only due to soft fairways, negating the cool GPS carts. Grill room is okay, although during slow season the menu is very limited. Probably would be better if more golfers (and non-golfers) stayed for sandwiches.

All-in-all, a very good golf experience - one of my favorites in the Charlotte area. I highly recommend this course and please stay for lunch and a draft beer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Best Layout in Charlotte

I love this layout, it's tough but not too tough. Wide fairways for the most part, very, very firm greens that rolled smooth and fast. Bunkers were in great condition as were the tees and fairways. My only issue was the twilight rate for green fees and a cart were less than the green fees for walking and I love to walk. The person I spoke to on the phone said pay the $55 for the cart and walk if I wanted to. Should be cheaper to walk.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hidden gem

The course was in the sandy season with every green sandy but the layout was challenging. From tee to green you will have to shape shots to score effectively during your round. Great views of the history of the location! You will love this golf course, I will return!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
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
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Tough pin placements!!!!

The course was great and no real complaints outside of where the flags were placed on the greens. There was not a single flag that was in the center of the green on the day we played. Every flag was impossible to land close to and was no more than a few paces off the edge. They were all on the smallest corner of the green. I don't think there was a tournament going on. Overall great course and I will be back, but just a bit more variety in pin placements. This would also speed up pace of play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
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 Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Visiting from Phoenix…club rentals were above average. Great place/course. They had just fertilized, so it was cart path only, so it was hard to get correct distance. People and staff were friendly and helpful! Would highly recommend.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great greens

Nice overall layout. Greens were quick and in good condition

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice day

Course was in good shape even after 2-3 days of rain. There was a lot of stuff happening at the race track so it was noisy but still a great day

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
3.0
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always fun, except when 5-some slows it down

Played at 5:40pm on Friday night. Single in front of our 4-some was quick but there was a 5-some in front of him, including 2 walkers. Too slow!

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

Great track with interesting layout.

Fantastic course greens and tees I pretty good nick for this time in the season

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