Courses in western N.C.?

[rstyle]

Going to visit relatives in Hickory at the base of the mountains in western N.C. Any recommendations for courses in the mountains

[FIJIGolf23]

Rock Barn Golf & Spa. Period.

They have two 18-hole courses there. One is a Robert T. Jones Jr design and the other is a Tom Jackson. Played them both and both are incredible. The Tom Jackson is the easier of the two and is quite hilly. The Jones course is pretty long and pretty damn tough. Well worth it if you can play them.

[AmenCorner]

I've heard of a place called Roan Valley I think? Supposed to be pretty nice, not sure how far from Hickory though. My parents have a place near Boone which is about an hour away, but all the courses I know around there are private.

[rstyle]

Thanks
I apologize for the double posting on the same topic. Must have press send twice (??)

[MrKadash]

Springdale Golf Club. South of Waynesville about half an hour west of Asheville. Decent course with hilly terrain on the front nine. Known for it's relation to "Cold Mountain" of novel and movie fame. Has one of the toughest par 4's I've ever played. Not the best maintained course, but certain views are breathtaking.