UNC Finley GC
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4.0
870 Reviews (870)
5 Stars
493
4 Stars
279
3 Stars
65
2 Stars
22
1 Stars
11
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
79.2%
Recommend this course
802 out of 870 reviews
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2.9
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
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2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.4
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.1
62.5%
Recommend this course
5 out of 8 reviews
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3.7
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
70.0%
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28 out of 40 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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Reviews

4.0
870 Reviews (870)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 24
Watching the Game 16
Brunch 10
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 46
Undulating Greens 38
Water Hazards 28
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 47
Locals 44
Walkers 38
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 51
On a College Campus 48
Worth the Drive 35

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Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Superior track for Triangle day fee golfers

This is a very solid golf course, as one would expect of a Fazio design. Well maintained, also as one would expect. Greens had recently been punched so walking fee was discounted, a bonus (I paid $31 to walk on Memorial Day). A little pricey but worth it when compared to other area options of similar quality (Preserve at Jordan Lake, Chapel Ridge, etc.).

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
8ff61fbf-ed31-5546-822f-6ec01594123a
Commented on 06/05/2015

Thank you for the Superior track review and glad you got a great value on a holiday weekend!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good day for golf

Have played course several times. One of the best in the area. A little pricey. Usually in good condition, this time not as good. Will continue to play, especially if I can find specials.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
8ff61fbf-ed31-5546-822f-6ec01594123a
Commented on 05/28/2015

We appreciate your continued loyalty to the course and we recently aerated the greens so the conditions will be great during your next round!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great day on the Course

Great course with a fantastic lay out. The course was in fantastic condition even with the greens being aerated the week before. Very much "target" golf. Shorter course that require very solid iron play. My only knock on the course is the price. I have played nicer courses at a cheaper price. But would would you expect in Chapel Hill.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
8ff61fbf-ed31-5546-822f-6ec01594123a
Commented on 05/28/2015

Check our website for daily tee time deals so you can come back and enjoy another round!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Finley great layout

Greens were aeirated but still putted Tom Fazio style greens with challenge. Four stars for building encroachment onto course edges, feels like Dallas course at times. Sure UNC had to compromise but bunkering with 15-20 foot mounds at roads would be welcome addition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
8ff61fbf-ed31-5546-822f-6ec01594123a
Commented on 05/28/2015

Glad you enjoyed the layout and we appreciate the pointers!

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

good time golf

unfortunately the greens were punched with large tines two days before we began play but he course otherwise was in good shape. love the layout.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
8ff61fbf-ed31-5546-822f-6ec01594123a
Commented on 05/28/2015

We hope to see you back now that we have aerified to see how great the course can be!

Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Haven't played in two years .. .forgot how great a course this was.

Haven't played Finley in a couple of years. Forgot what a great course this is. Need to come back more often.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
8ff61fbf-ed31-5546-822f-6ec01594123a
Commented on 05/13/2015

Happy to hear we reminded you of how great our course is! We hope you don't wait another two years to come back!

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tar Heel Golf

Love this course...was very happy. Was a lot better than what Lonbie Poole which I played on Tuesday

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
8ff61fbf-ed31-5546-822f-6ec01594123a
Commented on 05/13/2015

Glad we exceeded your expectations and you were very happy with your round. Go Heels!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a good round

Greens were really good considering all the rain that the course had to deal with. Fairways were not up to Finley standards but I'm sure they'll have them back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
8ff61fbf-ed31-5546-822f-6ec01594123a
Commented on 05/08/2015

Please come back and play again soon when when the weather is dryer!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

not as manicured as I thought it would be

The course was not as difficult as I thought is would be. I've played NC State /Lonnie Poole course, Campbell U. & I perceived this course to be on those levels but it was not. Not as difficult, nor as manicured. however it was a good course layout.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
8ff61fbf-ed31-5546-822f-6ec01594123a
Commented on 05/08/2015

Glad you enjoyed the layout and we recently aerified our greens. Come back and try us out again!

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf course

Fantastic layout, greens are well manicured and large and offer subtle breaks that make them challenging but fair. Can't wait to play it again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
8ff61fbf-ed31-5546-822f-6ec01594123a
Commented on 05/08/2015

Thanks for the great review!

Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Walked

Go Tar heels

Still early in the year with a few brown spots here and there however, the course is shaping up pretty good.
Definitely will be back to play this one. No comment on the food as I did not eat there

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
8ff61fbf-ed31-5546-822f-6ec01594123a
Commented on 05/08/2015

We will be happy to have you back as well!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disappointed

Very disappointed in the overall appearance. Fairways seemed extremely dry

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
8ff61fbf-ed31-5546-822f-6ec01594123a
Commented on 04/20/2015

Please email me directly offline to find out more about your round at michelleteetimes@gmail.com

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid day at Finley

Very friendly staff at Finley. Course was very wet after rain the night before and cart path only was in effect. This slowed us down a bit but the issue was all of the single players they had that should have been grouped together. We waved ahead 5 different singles on the front 9 alone. I've not seen anything like it before. Other than that we just had to wait a while on the Duke golf team as they were practicing and scouting the course. Overall, love the course and services provided. Just need to work on the groupings.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
8ff61fbf-ed31-5546-822f-6ec01594123a
Commented on 04/20/2015

Glad you enjoyed your customer experience and come back again when the weather permits! Thanks for the feedback on grouping

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Great as always

Thoroughly enjoyed played in earl spring conditions. Fun and enjoyable.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
8ff61fbf-ed31-5546-822f-6ec01594123a
Commented on 04/08/2015

Happy to hear you enjoyed your round!

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

Great course to play at UNC

Played on a weekday morning. Pace of play was great. The course had recently aerated but it didn't affect putting that much- greens were still fast. Definitely some challenging holes but a good variety to challenge any skill level.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
8ff61fbf-ed31-5546-822f-6ec01594123a
Commented on 04/08/2015

Glad you enjoyed the pace of play and that the aerification didnt affect your round!

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent venue

Finley is a fine course. Greens are great. Tough tee shots but fair. One of the nicer courses around.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
8ff61fbf-ed31-5546-822f-6ec01594123a
Commented on 04/08/2015

Glad you enjoy the greens of the course. Hope to see you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Slow play but beautiful day

Early in the season so Bermuda dormant. Just had slower groups in front of us. Will return later in season. Only lost one ball.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
8ff61fbf-ed31-5546-822f-6ec01594123a
Commented on 03/23/2015

Glad it was a beautiful day during your round but sorry for the group you played behind. We will be happy to have you back!

Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

First time. Playing

First time playing got good price so went played with some friends nice layout , good pace of play and for this time year course was in good condition,

Conditions Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
8ff61fbf-ed31-5546-822f-6ec01594123a
Commented on 03/17/2015

Glad you enjoyed your first round with us. We hope to see you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great Course!

First time playing Finley, and very happy about it! As a Duke student, I normally play the WaDuke, but when I saw a deal for Finley I jumped on it. Although the course was completely brown, I attribute that to the late winter we had down here in Carolina and to no fault of the Finley staff. Even though everything was brown, you could still see the course has a great layout and great bones. I thought it was a great mix of challenging shots (on many holes, if your approach shot is on the wrong tier or, worse, misses the green entirely, forget about par) but also had foregiveability that the WaDuke lacks. Greens, though marked a bit, still rolled quick and true. Overall a really great course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
8ff61fbf-ed31-5546-822f-6ec01594123a
Commented on 03/17/2015

Thanks for giving us a try and glad to hear you enjoyed your overall experience

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Walked

UNC Finley

Good course. Challenging but fair.
Winter conditions so it's a little wet.
Like it and will play again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
8ff61fbf-ed31-5546-822f-6ec01594123a
Commented on 01/13/2015

Glad you loved the challenge of the course. Come back when the weather conditions are better!

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