Rock Barn Golf and Spa, Conover
Home of the Greater Hickory Class, a PGA Champions Tour, Rock Barn Golf and Spa is located on 1200 acres of rolling meadows wooded hillsides and babbling brooks. Offering not only golf but also tennis, swimming and equestrian events this community has something for every body.
For golfers, there are 36 total holes for play. Eighteen championship holes were designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and another 18-hole course was designed by Tom Jackson. Both courses designed with exceptional skill make Rock Barn the only course in the area with two professionally designed courses. The Jones course recently received accolades at the Best New Course in the state of North Carolina and was awarded America’s 4th Best Course in it’s category by Golf Digest. Jackson Course was recently given 4.5 stars out of % by the same publication.
The clubhouse sports a “rocking chair” front porch where golfers can unwind after their game and rock in the style most southerners has come to enjoy. For further relaxation there is a full service lounge, a cigar lounge, and meeting rooms for private parties.
After their rest, residents can partake in tennis, swimming, racquetball, volleyball, fitness center and equestrian center.