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
2 Stars
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%
Recommend this course
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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Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

One of the Best Courses in the Area

This is one of the best courses in the area. When I can find a great deal to play, I never miss it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Layout and challenging

The only 2 problems I personally didn't care for was the range. We had to hit off the mats and as I look out 40 yards I see a perfectly manicured grass driving range with no divots or anything and it looked like no one's ever hit any balls from the grass area of the driving range. I don't understand why they are not using the grass area. There's no excuse at all to be honest and I guess they are trying to save maintenance money. I can see hitting off the mats ounce in awhile but not on June 17th in the middle of the summer. Then there's a sign on the putting green saying to please limit your time on the putting green to 30 minutes! Never saw that ever on a golf course! Then I arrived an hour and a half to hit balls and the starter is pressing me to go out earlier which is cool but I'm 55 yrs old and I would like to hit a small bucket to warm up now. I had a great time though and I would highly recommend this course to anyone. Can we hit some range balls on the grassy area of the driving range instead of mats all the time? Totally unsat. You can tell they never use the grassed area and it's mats evrytime I play there! Don't know what the problem is when greens fees average 69.00 a round. A maintenance guy making 10 bucks an hour can move the ropes and fix a few divot holes I'm sure. Awesome course to play! I will come back to hit off the mats I'm sure to warm up.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Play from the right tees

The course will defeat you if you play from the wrong tees. Otherwise very enjoyable

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Always enjoyable

Played 9 holes with my son on Father's Day. As usual, we had a great time and the course was in great condition. We always enjoy playing Finley.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

nice course

nice course, very nice greens. great condition fun to play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

This Pace Will Not Stand

I've played Finley about 15 times I will play it many more. It remains my favorite course in the Triangle. However, this round was unacceptably slow at 5hr 10min. The problem seemed to be two groups ahead and the rangers didn't do anything about it. Very disappointing.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great time

Brought my 2 grandsons, 16 and 19, one on a golf scholarship at college and we enjoyed the course very much!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Heels!

Good course to play and challenge different shot making abilities.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 417
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
Previously Played

Large Greens with Subtle Breaks

Course was in very good condition. Greens were very true and not overly quick. Layout is a fair test for all levels of golfers. Many of the greens are elevated and require accurate approach shots to the correct portion of the green. Pace was on the slow side and never saw a ranger. But the beautiful weather more than made up for it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Day

Everything was great. It was easy to make reservations, the course was in fine shape, the staff was friendly and organized, and we were aided by beautiful weather. Overall a very pleasant experience

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

awesome layout ,the fairways were great... very impressed with ladies tee boxes.. excellent!

Would go back and play this course often. My first time shot 90, I was very pleased. Course is well kept and starter was very friendly and helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

First Time at Finley

Nice course, nice people. Course was a lot of fun to play. Allows you to make a few errors without paying a heavy price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

great course

I think Finley GC is a very interesting course.
Sometimes it looks little easy, but on the course I feel very difficulties to make par.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

They could care less if you play

It's a great layout...typically in great condition. The staff is not overly friendly, almost indifferent.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good time of a year to play

This is one of the best courses I have played. I will definitely play at the UNC Finley golf course in the future.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Course was in great shape after they just did maintenance early in the week.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good course

Great course, greens improving since last month, starting to get quicker. Nice change in course from the front nine to the back, gets longer and more challenging. Can't wait to get back, met some really good people.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 149
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Atlanta Advisor
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Average weather
Walked

beautiful!

What a treat!
Just a gorgeous layout; very fair.
Little bit of a walk between holes 11 and 12, but certainly worth it
Can't wait to play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Good diversity

Enjoy the large greens and the fact that every hole is different. Stay out of the deep greenside bunkers. Grass is still dormant, but fairways were in pretty good shape. Greens were in good shape - no one is repairing ball marks. Love the oversized bunker rakes. You can find lots of errant drives in the woods between #16 and #17. Course is not worth $70, but if you can get it for $50 or less, I think you'll enjoy it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Top course in triangle

One of the top courses in the triangle. A little pricey but for the money you get excellent pace of play (4 hour round) as well as great conditions especially coming out of hard winter.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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