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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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
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!
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.
Play from the right tees
The course will defeat you if you play from the wrong tees. Otherwise very enjoyable
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.
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.
Great time
Brought my 2 grandsons, 16 and 19, one on a golf scholarship at college and we enjoyed the course very much!
Heels!
Good course to play and challenge different shot making abilities.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
They could care less if you play
It's a great layout...typically in great condition. The staff is not overly friendly, almost indifferent.
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.
Great course
Course was in great shape after they just did maintenance early in the week.
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.
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!
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.
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.