Bunkers with purpose
Fairway and greenside bunkers reward planned shots but punish mistakes.
Rock Creek Golf & Country Club
Course Guide & Rules
18 holes. 7,008 yards. great Carolina golf.
Course Character
What to expect on the course...
Water in key moments
Ponds and creeks appear where strategy matters most, especially on approach shots.
Calm, true surfaces
Wide fairway targets and smooth greens keep the experience peaceful and fair.
Hole by Hole
Front nine and back nine rhythm
Holes 1–9
- Opening holes ease you in with broad sightlines and inviting fairways to get your game started.
- Mid-round bunkers shape tee choices and reward placement over power.
- Signature water-framed approaches require precision into guarded greens.
Holes 10–18
- The back nine brings stronger contour and more demanding greens.
- Open-air corridors offer long views of the countryside — a change of character from the front.
- The finishing stretch balances scoring chances with classic risk-reward tension - especially #18 with it's sloped green guarded by a lateral pond.
Scorecard
Championship 18 at a glance
WHILE YOU ARE ON THE COURSE
Golf Rules & Course Etiquette
To preserve the rhythm of the game and course conditions of Rock Creek, we kindly ask all guests to follow these course standards during every round.
01
Tee Times & Start of Play
All players require a tee time for pace of play. All play starts on the #1 hole unless approved by the Pro Shop. Reserve a tee time by calling the Pro Shop at (910) 324-5151.
02
Pace of Play
Please keep pace with the group ahead. All faster players to play through. A typical round should be completed in 4 hours or less.
03
Cart Guidelines
Keep carts off mounds and at least 30 yards from all greens. Stay strictly on paved paths around tees and greens, and follow the 90° rule and all restrictions when applicable.
04
Course Care
Please repair ball marks, replace divots, and rake bunkers after use to maintain the quality playing surfaces. Report damage to the Pro Shop at (910) 324-5151.
05
Respectful Atmosphere
Maintain a quiet and still environment on tee boxes and greens. Please silence mobile devices and be mindful of nearby groups.
06
Member & Guest Liability
Members and guests are liable for any damage they or their equipment cause to Rock Creek’s property, equipment, and facilities.
Yard Markers, Hazards, and Boundary Guide
Stake Color Meanings
- • White Stakes: Out of Bounds
- • Red Stakes: Lateral Hazard
- • Yellow Stakes: Water Hazard
Out of Bounds (Specific Hole Information)
- • Hole #2 and #12: Across water to the right
- • Hole #5: Left of the water
Yard Markers
- • Red: 100 yards
- • Yellow: 150 yards
- • Blue: 200 yards
- • Red/Yellow: 250 yards
Lateral Hazards (Specific Hole Information)
Lateral hazards include ditches in the following locations:
- • Hole #2 (right)
- • Hole #3 (left & right)
- • Hole #4 (left)
- • Hole #6 (left, including hazard)
- • Hole #12 (left)
- • Hole #13 (left & right)
- • Hole #14 (left & right)
- • Hole #15 (left & right)
- • Hole #18 (across fence)