UNC Finley Golf Course

PlayedUNC Finley for the first time after they redid the course. The staff was very friendly, the practice range was from mats except for the pitching area. The Bent Grass greens were quick but true. A fun course that was changed by moving the back nine to the front, starting with a Par 3 (former #12) as 1. The rough was long enough to create a challenge if you were unlucky enough to get in it, with needing a good eye in finding mis-hit (lost) balls. A course that is fun to play.

Very fun to play. Greens are a bit rough in spots but otherwise phenomenal public course. Fast greens, difficult rough, nicely maintained otherwise (rough maybe a bit too high, might need mowing, balls are frequently lost a few feet from the green or fairway)

Finley golf course is in wonderful shape. However, membership and guest fees are expensive and there are several simple things that need to be done to justify the price. These include, having some ball cleaners on the course, filling the water stands (very often completely empty), and answering the pro shop phone (very rarely do I not go into voicemail). Also the clubhouse / restaurant is in serious need of some management. The menu is pathetic (hot dogs and chips) and generally not a place a golfer wants to unwind after a round of golf. I hate to say it (as a UNC alumni) but Duke runs their course a lot more professionally.

Staff went above and beyond to make our experience great!

Played here for the first time. Had watched the course overhaul during the past 2 years and was curious of the results. The tees and greens were great, the fairways tight and the rough and bunkers very difficult to escape. Played 18 in just over 4.5 hours. The new GPS carts made it easy to plan your shots. Not a lot of water or elevation changes made it easy to find the bad hits. Hope to play again in the fall once the leaves change and it gets cooler. Pro shop and restaurant is well stocked and reasonable. Planning on taking a few lessons at the training facility.

First time playing Finley. The practice amenities are solid, nice that they’re included in the greens fees. Course layout is fun and challenging; however, the course conditions are very average and for the price that is charged, it’s tough to justify playing here again. The cart fees are particularly egregious at $30 per player for 18 holes.

Course conditions were hilariously bad for the price to play. I’ll be choosing any other course in the future. ANY other course

This course can play very tough from the tips, but very fair from the mid-tees if you are an average golfer. The starter did a great job of keeping us informed of our position and keeping things on time. He did this in a very friendly way. Once on the course, it can be a little slow depending on the day and time, but we weren't in a hurry so it didn't bother us. Definitely check it out if you're in the area.

I want my money back. The worst run public course ever. They want you to pay to use the practice green? 30 min to get a dog at the turn? Post round, you gotta pay for water?