UNC Finley Golf Course
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7223 yards | 74.9 | 138 |
| Gold | 72 | 6781 yards | 72.9 | 134 |
| Blue | 72 | 6186 yards | 70.4 | 130 |
| Blue (W) | 72 | 6186 yards | 76.1 | 140 |
| Blue/White | 72 | 5909 yards | 68.7 | 127 |
| Blue/White (W) | 72 | 5909 yards | 73.9 | 133 |
| White | 72 | 5541 yards | 66.9 | 122 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5541 yards | 72.9 | 132 |
| White/Red | 72 | 5405 yards | 66.2 | 118 |
| White/Red (W) | 72 | 5405 yards | 71.1 | 126 |
| Red | 72 | 4942 yards | 63.6 | 109 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4942 yards | 68.8 | 120 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 74.6/141 | 210 | 468 | 159 | 331 | 508 | 185 | 467 | 519 | 489 | 3336 | 499 | 329 | 554 | 482 | 224 | 567 | 437 | 169 | 487 | 3748 | 7084 |
| Gold M: 72.1/136 W: 78.7/146 | 186 | 436 | 152 | 307 | 466 | 175 | 442 | 502 | 450 | 3116 | 435 | 318 | 518 | 410 | 182 | 536 | 401 | 161 | 452 | 3413 | 6529 |
| Gold/Blue M: 70.5/133 W: 77.1/143 | 160 | 436 | 152 | 307 | 435 | 165 | 378 | 502 | 434 | 2969 | 404 | 318 | 518 | 396 | 182 | 536 | 368 | 161 | 402 | 3285 | 6254 |
| Blue M: 69.6/130 W: 75.7/140 | 160 | 373 | 121 | 296 | 435 | 165 | 378 | 483 | 434 | 2845 | 404 | 297 | 488 | 396 | 168 | 506 | 368 | 137 | 402 | 3166 | 6011 |
| Blue/White M: 68.0/127 W: 73.8/137 | 144 | 373 | 121 | 296 | 408 | 155 | 304 | 483 | 380 | 2664 | 372 | 297 | 488 | 371 | 168 | 506 | 311 | 137 | 375 | 3025 | 5689 |
| White M: 67.2/123 W: 72.4/133 | 144 | 326 | 101 | 282 | 408 | 155 | 304 | 440 | 380 | 2540 | 372 | 288 | 462 | 371 | 145 | 462 | 311 | 127 | 375 | 2913 | 5453 |
| White/Green M: 66.1/116 W: 70.7/129 | 144 | 312 | 101 | 282 | 380 | 147 | 304 | 440 | 348 | 2458 | 341 | 288 | 462 | 371 | 114 | 462 | 253 | 127 | 347 | 2765 | 5223 |
| Green M: 65.0/114 W: 69.7/126 | 125 | 312 | 92 | 262 | 380 | 147 | 277 | 421 | 348 | 2364 | 341 | 268 | 439 | 343 | 114 | 428 | 253 | 116 | 347 | 2649 | 5013 |
| Green/Silver M: 63.6/112 W: 67.8/122 | 125 | 312 | 92 | 262 | 338 | 83 | 237 | 421 | 310 | 2180 | 304 | 268 | 439 | 316 | 95 | 428 | 253 | 116 | 285 | 2504 | 4684 |
| Silver M: 62.6/110 W: 66.2/119 | 115 | 246 | 88 | 195 | 338 | 83 | 237 | 389 | 310 | 2001 | 304 | 236 | 395 | 316 | 95 | 405 | 228 | 103 | 285 | 2367 | 4368 |
| Handicap | 12 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 3 | |||
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
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Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by u1697460224 on 08/12/2025
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Photo submitted by agmaghirang on 02/03/2024
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Photo submitted by agmaghirang on 02/03/2024
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Photo submitted by agmaghirang on 02/03/2024
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18th hole tee box Photo submitted by blamege on 04/26/2022
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17th hole approach shot Photo submitted by blamege on 04/26/2022
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16th hole tee box Photo submitted by blamege on 04/26/2022
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15th hole tee box Photo submitted by blamege on 04/26/2022
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3rd hole approach shot Photo submitted by blamege on 04/26/2022
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1st hole approach shot Photo submitted by blamege on 04/26/2022
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Photo submitted by mariomejiamm on 03/21/2022
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Photo submitted by MarkBoegel on 10/24/2021
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Photo submitted by mbrooks87 on 09/02/2021
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15 approach Photo submitted by SamPro220 on 07/16/2021
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Walk to back tees on 13 Photo submitted by SamPro220 on 07/16/2021
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17 two tiered green Photo submitted by SamPro220 on 07/16/2021
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Par 3 5th Photo submitted by SamPro220 on 07/16/2021
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Photo submitted by ThomasMayes on 05/27/2020
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Photo submitted by gousgouni55 on 08/30/2019
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Photo submitted by EthanZimman on 08/07/2013
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Photo submitted by Lairdt on 09/25/2012
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.).
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.
We appreciate your continued loyalty to the course and we recently aerated the greens so the conditions will be great during your next round!
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.
Check our website for daily tee time deals so you can come back and enjoy another round!
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.
Glad you enjoyed the layout and we appreciate the pointers!
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.
We hope to see you back now that we have aerified to see how great the course can be!
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.
Happy to hear we reminded you of how great our course is! We hope you don't wait another two years to come back!
Tar Heel Golf
Love this course...was very happy. Was a lot better than what Lonbie Poole which I played on Tuesday
Glad we exceeded your expectations and you were very happy with your round. Go Heels!
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.
Please come back and play again soon when when the weather is dryer!
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.
Glad you enjoyed the layout and we recently aerified our greens. Come back and try us out again!
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!
Thanks for the great review!
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
We will be happy to have you back as well!
Disappointed
Very disappointed in the overall appearance. Fairways seemed extremely dry
Please email me directly offline to find out more about your round at michelleteetimes@gmail.com
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.
Glad you enjoyed your customer experience and come back again when the weather permits! Thanks for the feedback on grouping
Great as always
Thoroughly enjoyed played in earl spring conditions. Fun and enjoyable.
Happy to hear you enjoyed your round!
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.
Glad you enjoyed the pace of play and that the aerification didnt affect your round!
Excellent venue
Finley is a fine course. Greens are great. Tough tee shots but fair. One of the nicer courses around.
Glad you enjoy the greens of the course. Hope to see you back soon!
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.
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!
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,
Glad you enjoyed your first round with us. We hope to see you back soon!
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.
Thanks for giving us a try and glad to hear you enjoyed your overall experience
UNC Finley
Good course. Challenging but fair.
Winter conditions so it's a little wet.
Like it and will play again.
Glad you loved the challenge of the course. Come back when the weather conditions are better!
Thank you for the Superior track review and glad you got a great value on a holiday weekend!