UNC Finley Golf Course

Finley Golf Course Rd,

Chapel Hill North Carolina 27515

  • Office

    +1 (919) 962 2349
  • Pro shop

    +1 (919) 962 2349
  • Golf pro

    Johnny Cake (Director of Golf); Mike Wilkinson (Head Golf Professional)

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.

  • Surroundings:

    Woodland.

  • Designer:

    Original design by George Cobb, extensively revamped by Tom Fazio (1999).

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
7091
6218
5017
Par
72
72
72
SSS or slope
75.0
69.9
69.4

Location

Latitude:

35.897307

Longitude:

-79.021482

How to get there:

2 mi SE of Chapel Hill / 11 mi SW of Durham.

UNC Finley Golf Course

4-star: Above average course - well worth a visit.

Est. 1949

UNC Finley Golf Course is a championship layout that ranks with some of the best in North Carolina. This tree-lined parkland course provides a wonderful test for your all-round game, with many attractive, skilfully crafted and challenging holes to enjoy. A must play if you are in the area.

List of courses: Carolinas

Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.

Must book in advance.

Green fees

Visitor fee, 18-holes: Mon-Thur $40; Fri/Sun $68 (golf cart included).

Credit cards accepted. Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2018].

Other information

Non-metal spike facility. Walking permitted. Golf carts available for hire (included in green fee at certain times).

Practice facilities

Excellent

Did you know?

UNC Finley golf course is located close to the University of North Carolinas' campus in Chapel Hill. | The course is named after Albert Earle Finley (1896-1986), a local businessman, philanthropist and avid golfer, who donated the money for the construction of the final nine holes in 1949.

Published ranking

USA (campus): 20th best college/campus course in the USA (Golfweek, 2022).

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