UNC Finley GC
A view of a fairway at UNC Finley Golf Course.
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4.0
866 Reviews (866)
5 Stars
491
4 Stars
279
3 Stars
64
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
81.8%
Recommend this course
799 out of 866 reviews
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2.9
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.2
Value
2.7
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.1
42.9%
Recommend this course
6 out of 14 reviews
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3.9
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
77.6%
Recommend this course
38 out of 49 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7223 yards
Slope 138
Rating 74.9

UNC Finley Golf Course is one of the top 20 collegiate courses in the country. The club offers a well conditioned comprehensive facility with a driving range, putting green, and chipping. Tom Fazio designed this challenging layout that is diverse enough to appeal to players of all skill levels. He included his trademark false fronts and greenside bunkers. To keep the golf course approachable, there are several different ways to play the bunkers and there are numerous risk-reward opportunities. Seven sets of tees ranging from about 5,000 to 7,300 yards make the course even more versatile. The 15th through the 17th are a beautiful stretch of holes that provide a formidable test as well. The excellent conditions are another feature of the UNC Finley golf course that has made it popular.

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Course Details

Year Built 1949
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Fazio (1999) George Cobb (1949) Tom Marzolf (1999) Davis Love III (2023)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $22
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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4.0
866 Reviews (866)
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Frank Feedback

I assume organization ask for reviews so others will consider the opinion of others prompting others to also do business with the organization. I also assume organizations want frank feedback so they can look at their business through the lens of another perspective. To be fair regarding course conditions the area got a good amount of rain on Thursday. Tee boxes have little to no grass. The fairways were just ok. Not any growth or greening in the fairways. Many of the greens had too many up repairs ball marks to count. I was surprised of how poor the course is kept given it is a UNC property/facility. Speaking of facilities, the club house and pro shop are very nice as are the restrooms. Very clean. The snack bar very ,very dated and in really poor condition. The restrooms at the snack bar (mens) were filthy, disgusting. You felt like you would contract a disease by using the restroom. The irony is the sign that reminds all of of the needs to wash hands and cleanliness to stop the spread of Covid. My brother and I arrived a couple hours ahead of tee time to catch up and have lunch at the clubhouse. DO NOT ORDER a hot lunch. Both of our day old burgers were cold! The chili was cold. Only one person in the kitchen. Just a very bad disappointing lunch experience. The General Manger of the property should take note of this review. Don’t respond to me. Respond to the observations and correct them. That’s why you want reviews, correct. Make the changes. Invite me back (as a paying) guest and show all of us you are serious about feedback.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 04/26/2022

Hi, u141448103. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Your feedback helps us do better. Our restrooms are scheduled to be upgraded in the near future. Thank you for visiting UNC Finley Golf Course. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/01/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u314160212593! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing UNC Finley Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/31/2022

Hello, u314162483582. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at UNC Finley Golf Course. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 5
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
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Commented on 03/30/2022

Hi, u314162549438. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing UNC Finley Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Another Nice Round

Course has been in good condition through the winter months as we start getting into Spring conditions. I have enjoyed playing this course frequently but feel that the full price of $85-100 for this course is too steep. $60-75 feels appropriate here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/29/2022

Hello, aaronfreemanr. Thank you for reviewing the course. We appreciate your feedback about the price of our course. We always want to make sure we are offering golfers a fair and competitive price for their round. It is our goal to give visitors the best chance to get out and play more. We will pass your feedback on to our management team. Thank you for playing UNC Finley Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/29/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u314162555964! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing UNC Finley Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 42
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/23/2022

Hi, Azngolfer79. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing UNC Finley Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Enjoyable and playable for even the novice golfers

Nice, playable layout for all ranges of skill. Although, it can be a little tricky finding your ball if it is cart path only. Would recommend later in the day for beginners to avoid holding others up on those days.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/30/2022

Hello, Azngolfer79. Thank you for visiting us at UNC Finley Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

One of the best courses in North Carolina

The course and staff are nice at Finley course . I have played here off and on for a year now . I am now going to be a member and decided this is the place to do it . Love Love this course . Challenging but fun too .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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Commented on 03/22/2022

Thank you so much for the wonderful review, mariomejiamm. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoy your time here. We look forward to seeing you on the course again soon. Thanks for choosing UNC Finley Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/22/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, michaeljychen! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing UNC Finley Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/22/2022

Hi, u756603951. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing UNC Finley Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Unfriendly Staff

Overall not a bad round, still somewhat wet, cart path only. Starter rather gruff and unfriendly when asking if I could go off early! “No singles”. However not busy at all….. will not return!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/16/2022

Hi, Jmarcuslewis. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are sorry to hear your customer service experience was not up to par. Please reach out to our management team at (919) 962-2349, and thanks for visiting UNC Finley Golf Course. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

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Commented on 03/16/2022

Hi, Jmarcuslewis. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are sorry to hear your customer service experience was not up to par. Please reach out to our management team at (919) 962-2349, and thanks for visiting UNC Finley Golf Course. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 03/15/2022

Hello, Jmarcuslewis. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at UNC Finley Golf Course. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/14/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, dmason04! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing UNC Finley Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Highly Recommend

Great layout, very walkable and friendly staff. Would like to see it at its peak in spring/summer.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/10/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u314160489151! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing UNC Finley Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/09/2022

Hi, u314162493971. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at UNC Finley Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/08/2022

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u314162523776. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing UNC Finley Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/07/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, evanm92! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing UNC Finley Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

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I tried calling two days before to get a tee time and no one answered. it told me to go to GolfGenius to make a tee time. I did but that system way overcharged. I am a faculty member and the system forced me to take the full rate. And the staff would not change the rate even though they did not answer the phone the times I called.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/07/2022

Thank you for playing UNC Finley golf course Friday morning; certainly a nice day of weather. A faculty/staff member or anyone associated with the university who gets a different price than the general public are welcome to book online for convenience at a certain rate, but the discounted fees are not available through the online booking platform. Our phones are open 8:30am-5pm this time of year and at times are ringing constantly; more than 3 calls in the que will put you on hold. Thank you for your patience in booking with us during high call volume times and look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 56
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

This course combines beauty, challenge, and playability for a wonderful day of golf. I played with my husband and another couple. We had a great time. We’re all very competitive golfers and this course did not disappoint. This was our first time playing it . We will play it again. Highly recommend it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/07/2022

u395055881, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing UNC Finley Golf Course.

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