UNC Finley GC
A view of a fairway at UNC Finley Golf Course.
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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%
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802 out of 870 reviews
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2.9
8 Reviews (8)
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2
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2
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.4
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.1
62.5%
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5 out of 8 reviews
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3.7
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
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Conditions
3.7
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
67.6%
Recommend this course
25 out of 37 reviews
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Course Highlights
Finley GC's challenging layout, designed by Davis Love III, features fast and hilly greens that consistently reward skilled play. Exceptionally friendly staff, a top-tier practice facility, and a modern pro shop make every visit memorable.

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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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Good course

Good course but more expensive than similar courses in the area

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Course

Always have a great time here, Bermuda can always be a challenge if you are used to playing on bent, greens are always in pretty good shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great course and conditions, even in mid November

This course is always in excellent shape. Fun course with some challenging shots but not too difficult. The greens were rolling fast and smooth even in mid November when we played. Fantastic practice facilities and the recently enlarged and remodeled facilities make it a top notch facility.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow Friday , pristine conditions

Had a great time at this beautiful course. Other than the fact that the group in front of us was playing like it was the final round of the masters everything went well. Turf conditions are always great. Hitting it on the fairway and green is a premium. It was a little wet and super windy which affected scores. Greens were rolling great, receptive but true and fast. If you can't make putts on perfect bentgrass in the fall then it's your putting, not the greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather

This course can be enjoyed

Enjoyed the course. Very good condition. Greens were receptive to the approach shot and still fairly quick. Course is player friendly with few steep up and down hills or severe side hills. No "gimmick" holes.
Staff very friendly and accomodating.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

outstanding

great day great course. impeccabble condition. staff was very friendly. great layout

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Awesome course, Ball eating Rough

Finley is a awesome course, great pace of play, great layoff, great condition! My only complaint was the Ball eating rough. OMG, don't dare hit into it or it is a immediate penalty. We had a hard time finding our ball when it went in the rough. But I could play this course everyday, just have to bring allot of balls cause i am not the straightest driver! SMILE

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 58
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course

The Course was in great condition, The Greens Putted Fast And True, and for the time of the Year It was In Good Shape. Enjoyed my Round, Was in town for a function so I had to finish in under 5 Hours. Tee Time 12:00 we finished in 4 hours 20 Minutes.
TRY THE SWEET POTATO FRIES, OUTSTANDING !!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great greens and good weather

The greens were in very good shape and rolled true. I started as a single but joined a threesome on the 5th hole. Played the round in 3 1/2h. For the money this is probably one of the best courses to play. I played for $25 and that was a great deal.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Lovely Old School Golf Course

I really enjoy this course. Wonderful woodland golf without tricked up holes. Excellent conditioning. There may not be lots of memorable holes, but the overall experience is very memorable. Can't wait to play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great .

If you play. Play the Blurs or back. Great layout. Good sand and fairway's. Play it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

4 HOUR ROUND! Course in great shape.

4 hours on the nose. Scored a $39 single deal the night before and ended up getting paired up with one other guy who plays the course fairly frequently. A solid golfer and nice guy gave me some good tips throughout. Too bad I left most of my swing at home. Still a great day.
Course: Really nice layout and GREAT shape. If I was splitting hairs I would knock the (9th?) hole. Lacking what I would consider a traditional landing area, but what a nice course. And also they had us hitting off mats today at the range when there was a ton of good grass available. That was disappointing, but I imagine there was a valid reason.
I believe the back nine is the nicer and more challenging of the 2. Several short 4's on the front, not so much on the back.
You have some red stakes areas on this course so watch out for those. Some of the rough around the bunkers and greens is that type of grass that's not high but your ball will disappear in it. Really have to accelerate through it.

Going to head back first chance I get.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice course especially as a deal

As a budget golfer (ie not rich) I normally find Finley expensive compared to other local offerings, especially at weekends, but I like the course a lot. This discount offer allowed me to play on a Saturday. The person I played with complained about the greens, which were indeed a bit slow and unpredictable from one green to another. Otherwise - great course - go play it if you can afford it, find a deal., or late play in the week.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Championship Course

The course was absolutely gorgeous. Everything was in perfect condition. The greens had been aerated just over a week before we played and were still smooth. We paid $44 through golf now and I would have paid more. It gave a real championship course feel to an at best average golfer. We will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Awesome!!!!

First time playing there, but will not be the last. The course was in tremendous shape and the greens were awesome. Not too busy, so pace of play was great. Circled the first nine in 1.5 hours. Great Sweet Tea at the grill on the turn. Marshall was personable with good course advice. Pro shop was beautiful, and a TarHeel fans dream. A little pricy, but good quality merchandise. I wish there were more discounts out there for rounds....Greens fees are a little high, but the course is better than average, so I guess it is still a good value. Would love to come back soon!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Top 10 college course

Great enjoyable course. Nice layout. Donald Ross features. In great condition , particularly greens.

Major complaint is pace of play. Suggest cutting high Bermuda rough down a bit to facilitate finding balls 2' off fairway.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

UNC Finely GC 8/30/14

Played here a number of times before. Best conditions I've ever seen. Greens were aerated a couple of weeks ago and 99% healed. A great layout that becomes more and more challenging as you move back in tee boxes. Course not crowded today probably because of Labor Day weekend and football Saturday. 4 hr round even with waits on mosts of back 9. High recommend. Nice practice range and grill had great burgers and potato salad.

Rate was $62 pre pay with Golf Now. 50% higher then other nearby public courses, but I look at it as an extra $20 gets you a much much better track and golf experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

great course

Liked the course very much. If you haven't played it you need too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

My favorite course in the area!

I play at UNC Finley as often as I can. It continues to be my favorite course in the area because of the consistency of the conditions and design.

The greens are soft and roll true. The front nine is a variety of relatively easy holes and the real challenge starts on the back nine. A great Fazio course. Worth the price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout

Great course, perfect conditions, fair and fun. The newer grill is a great addition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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