Rocky River Golf Club at Concord

Rocky River Golf Club at Concord is a Dan Maples design located in the Charlotte metropolitan area of North Carolina. Maples, known for his work throughout the Carolinas and his ability to incorporate natural terrain into playable yet strategic layouts, routed this course through rolling piedmont topography characteristic of the region. The design takes advantage of elevation changes and wooded corridors typical of North Carolina's central landscape, creating a layout that balances accessibility with thoughtful shot-making requirements. The course reflects Maples's design philosophy of working with existing land features rather than imposing dramatic alterations. Players encounter a variety of hole types that utilize the property's natural contours, with doglegs shaped by tree lines and greens positioned to reward accurate approach play. Water features and bunker placements provide definition without overwhelming the strategic options available to golfers of different skill levels. Rocky River serves the Concord community and the broader Charlotte area as a daily-fee facility. The club offers a straightforward golf experience focused on course conditioning and playability rather than extensive resort-style amenities. Its location in Concord, a city with deep roots in motorsports and manufacturing, places it within a region that has seen considerable residential and recreational development over recent decades. The course provides a regional option for golfers seeking a Maples design without the travel required to reach his more remote coastal or mountain layouts.