Home of the UNC golf teams, Finley is reputed to be a great public course and a very good value. I go there because there is a little hidden walking/running trail at the rear called the Mason Farm tract. No dogs allowed because it is used by UNC to study birds and other wildlife. An inexpensive annual gate pass can... More

Course is always in great condition and has a great layout. Make sure you check golfnow.com to get a discount rate

Beautiful course nestled in the woods of Chapel Hill. Fun to play. Great greens. There's also a great practice green to use before you start out on the course. Great snacks, too.

I live in Cary and routinely make the 25 minute drive to Chapel Hill to play Finley. It is my favorite public course in the area and ranks right up there with the private courses. It is always in great shape with very fast greens. It is a very fair course if you select the proper tees. The condition of... More

"My own experience," in this case, is based on hearsay, but it is a good assessment. A friend - - who has no financial worries, and has played golf in all kinds of high-falutin' places - - was coming to town and wanted to play some local golf, so I made a reservation for him at Finley and at the... More

The new lay out is an outstanding improvement over the old course.

We had a great mini-outing at the Finley course - unfortunately their main clubhouse is under construction so the pro shop is operating out of a small building but the staff and the course are great.

Played UNC Finley last week. What an amazing track, the course was in great shape and the greens rolled true. A must play for anyone passing through the area. Can't wait to go back.