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
Good course
Good course but more expensive than similar courses in the area
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
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.
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.
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.
outstanding
great day great course. impeccabble condition. staff was very friendly. great layout
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
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 !!!
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.
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.
Great .
If you play. Play the Blurs or back. Great layout. Good sand and fairway's. Play it.
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.
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.
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.
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!!!
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.
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.
great course
Liked the course very much. If you haven't played it you need too.
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.
Check online where we offer the best rates. Hope to see you back soon