Rocky River Golf Club at Concord is one of Charlotte's best public golf options.
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4.5
1192 Reviews (1192)
5 Stars
687
4 Stars
392
3 Stars
71
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
18
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
95.5%
Recommend this course
1126 out of 1192 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.3
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.6%
Recommend this course
48 out of 53 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.5
137 Reviews (137)
5 Stars
86
4 Stars
38
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.9%
Recommend this course
130 out of 137 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6970 yards
Slope 137
Rating 73.5
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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
1192 Reviews (1192)

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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Greetings

Great course - loud noise from drag strip next door (but, what the heck, it's NASCAR country after all.

Friendly greetings and help unloading after the round. Course in great shape despite recent rain.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Greetings

Person who greeted us was friendly in a sincere way: same with younger guy who greeted us upon completion of our round. We came from Ohio to play a variety of courses in better weather than we have this time of year and were rewarded by the opportunity to play Rocky River.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
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 14
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play slowed down on back 9 but everything else was great !

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent greens/Emphasis on approach shot placement

Teed off at 940am at 28⁰F
-average rollout on fairways even with freezing temps night before
-greens on the harder side but ran true and could still hold spinny shots
-pin location this day was expert level, on highest tier of green tucked close to steep dropoffs (making it very challenging for pinhunters and golfers with little to no discipline
-saw course marshall 3 times which is great for a public course

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

Love this course....

Yesterday's round was a little rough due to the cold temperatures and cart path only restrictions, but still an enjoyable round.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cart path only

The course was completely dry but for some reason it was cart path only I’m 56 and my friend I was playing with is 78 and the other pair was in there 60’s it was tiresome and became frustrating and when I asked the Marshall if we ride 90 degrees he said no he agreed with me but said it’s not his call I felt horrible I put my older friend through that and will never play there again.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course used to be a great condition.
Since it’s a winter time, course is pretty wet and fairways are muddy. Greens are in great condition as always.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Excellent Value - Great Layout

One of my top courses for play. Courses conditions continually improving with experienced staff. Course has been widened and overhead trees cleared out for better course growth. Staff is top of the line, friendly and experienced.

The course itself requires both Draw/Fade off the tee and from the fairway. A mixture of uphill & downhill greens as well as a mix of north/south & east/west green layouts. The first 6 holes have a links feel especially if the wind is up.

I highly recommend giving this course a play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome

Course was in great shape for winter golf. Greens were best in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
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 1
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 Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Too Expensive for time of season

I played back in February when course was not in great shape, however, no discount on price. Still paid full price, $75. Lots of dormant spots on fairways and tee boxes. Also, no beverage cart that day.

Not worth the price.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Rocky River Friday

Course is very fun to play, play several time a year there! Kept very nice, and like the distance display on carts!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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