Finley Golf Course
Course at a glance
Finley Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in Chapel Hill, North Carolina (27514). The course was designed by Tom Fazio and opened in 1949. From the Tar Heel Tees tees, Finley Golf Course plays to 7,223 yards at par 72. The course offers 17 sets of tees ranging from 3,003 to 7,223 yards, giving players of every ability a comfortable length. It carries a slope rating of 138 and a course rating of 74.9, comfortably above the 113 World Handicap System baseline and demanding accurate driving. That ranks it harder than roughly 60% of rated golf courses in North Carolina. It is a public course open to daily-fee play. Walking is permitted. A full driving range is available for warm-up and practice. The course is conditioned with bent grass greens and bermuda grass fairways. Hazards include 41-50 bunkers and water hazards in play. Set a tee-time alert on Stymie and we will notify you when bookable times open at Finley Golf Course.
About Finley Golf Course
Finley Golf Course is a 18-hole golf course located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina (27514). The course was designed by Tom Fazio and established in 1949. From the Tar Heel Tees tees, the course plays to 7,223 yards with a par of 72. The Tar Heel Tees tees carry a slope rating of 138 and a course rating of 74.9.
Walking is permitted.
Finley Golf Course offers a moderately challenging layout with a slope rating of 138, putting it in the upper half of courses in North Carolina for difficulty. The course provides a fair test for golfers of most skill levels.
The course offers 17 tee sets ranging from 3,003 to 7,223 yards, making it accessible to golfers of all skill levels. Choosing the right tees for your handicap is the single biggest factor in how much you enjoy your round.
Par
72
Length
7,223
Slope
138
Rating
74.9
Replay Rate
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Course Difficulty Analysis
138
This Course
134
NC Average
113
US Average
Based on 344 rated courses in North Carolina
Scorecard
| Hole | Slp | CR | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tar Heel Tees | 138 | 74.9 | 427 | 351 | 562 | 409 | 218 | 526 | 366 | 166 | 453 | 3478 | 450 | 422 | 207 | 563 | 164 | 490 | 445 | 556 | 448 | 3745 | 7,223 |
Gold Tees | 134 | 72.9 | 396 | 340 | 521 | 389 | 178 | 499 | 366 | 156 | 440 | 3285 | 423 | 402 | 181 | 543 | 164 | 432 | 421 | 531 | 399 | 3496 | 6,781 |
Gold-Blue Tees | 131 | 71.6 | 396 | 340 | 490 | 389 | 168 | 499 | 366 | 156 | 394 | 3198 | 371 | 402 | 160 | 479 | 136 | 432 | 359 | 531 | 399 | 3269 | 6,467 |
Blue TeesWomen's | 136 | 75.5 | 363 | 313 | 490 | 363 | 168 | 456 | 335 | 131 | 394 | 3013 | 371 | 384 | 160 | 479 | 136 | 404 | 359 | 509 | 371 | 3173 | 6,186 |
Blue TeesMen's | 130 | 70.4 | 363 | 313 | 490 | 363 | 168 | 456 | 335 | 131 | 394 | 3013 | 371 | 384 | 160 | 479 | 136 | 404 | 359 | 509 | 371 | 3173 | 6,186 |
Blue-White TeesWomen's | 133 | 73.9 | 333 | 313 | 490 | 335 | 168 | 456 | 335 | 131 | 368 | 2929 | 371 | 370 | 160 | 479 | 136 | 380 | 298 | 446 | 340 | 2980 | 5,909 |
Blue-White TeesMen's | 127 | 68.7 | 333 | 313 | 490 | 335 | 168 | 456 | 335 | 131 | 368 | 2929 | 371 | 370 | 160 | 479 | 136 | 380 | 298 | 446 | 340 | 2980 | 5,909 |
White TeesWomen's | 128 | 71.9 | 333 | 283 | 439 | 335 | 110 | 422 | 249 | 119 | 368 | 2658 | 352 | 370 | 150 | 433 | 114 | 380 | 298 | 446 | 340 | 2883 | 5,541 |
White TeesMen's | 122 | 66.9 | 333 | 283 | 439 | 335 | 110 | 422 | 249 | 119 | 368 | 2658 | 352 | 370 | 150 | 433 | 114 | 380 | 298 | 446 | 340 | 2883 | 5,541 |
White-Red TeesWomen's | 126 | 71.1 | 333 | 283 | 439 | 335 | 110 | 422 | 249 | 119 | 343 | 2633 | 352 | 293 | 150 | 433 | 114 | 346 | 298 | 446 | 340 | 2772 | 5,405 |
White-Red TeesMen's | 118 | 66.2 | 333 | 283 | 439 | 335 | 110 | 422 | 249 | 119 | 343 | 2633 | 352 | 293 | 150 | 433 | 114 | 346 | 298 | 446 | 340 | 2772 | 5,405 |
Red Tees | 119 | 68.6 | 296 | 223 | 395 | 312 | 93 | 399 | 226 | 107 | 343 | 2394 | 320 | 293 | 122 | 423 | 93 | 346 | 231 | 418 | 302 | 2548 | 4,942 |
Red Tees | 109 | 63.6 | 296 | 223 | 395 | 312 | 93 | 399 | 226 | 107 | 343 | 2394 | 320 | 293 | 122 | 423 | 93 | 346 | 231 | 418 | 302 | 2548 | 4,942 |
Gold Plate Family TeesWomen's | 104 | 62.4 | 230 | 168 | 324 | 208 | 87 | 341 | 215 | 95 | 262 | 1930 | 244 | 221 | 115 | 311 | 87 | 255 | 229 | 322 | 228 | 2012 | 3,942 |
Gold Plate Family TeesMen's | 99 | 60.3 | 230 | 168 | 324 | 208 | 87 | 341 | 215 | 95 | 262 | 1930 | 244 | 221 | 115 | 311 | 87 | 255 | 229 | 322 | 228 | 2012 | 3,942 |
Blue Plate Family TeesWomen's | 95 | 58.4 | 200 | 145 | 235 | 185 | 37 | 274 | 165 | 35 | 225 | 1501 | 207 | 195 | 45 | 232 | 30 | 198 | 159 | 268 | 168 | 1502 | 3,003 |
Blue Plate Family TeesMen's | 93 | 57.7 | 200 | 145 | 235 | 185 | 37 | 274 | 165 | 35 | 225 | 1501 | 207 | 195 | 45 | 232 | 30 | 198 | 159 | 268 | 168 | 1502 | 3,003 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 | ||
| HCP | 6 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 9 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
Finley Golf Course offers 17 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round. Not sure? Use the tee recommendation calculator with your driver distance.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tar Heel Tees | 7,223 | 138 | 74.9 | 0-5 |
Gold Tees | 6,781 | 134 | 72.9 | 0-5 |
Gold-Blue Tees | 6,467 | 131 | 71.6 | 5-15 |
Blue Tees | 6,186 | 136 | 75.5 | 12-22 |
Blue Tees | 6,186 | 130 | 70.4 | 12-22 |
Blue-White Tees | 5,909 | 133 | 73.9 | 12-22 |
Blue-White Tees | 5,909 | 127 | 68.7 | 12-22 |
White Tees | 5,541 | 128 | 71.9 | 20-30 |
White Tees | 5,541 | 122 | 66.9 | 20-30 |
White-Red Tees | 5,405 | 126 | 71.1 | 20-30 |
White-Red Tees | 5,405 | 118 | 66.2 | 20-30 |
Red Tees | 4,942 | 119 | 68.6 | 25+ |
Red Tees | 4,942 | 109 | 63.6 | 25+ |
Gold Plate Family Tees | 3,942 | 104 | 62.4 | 25+ |
Gold Plate Family Tees | 3,942 | 99 | 60.3 | 25+ |
Blue Plate Family Tees | 3,003 | 95 | 58.4 | 25+ |
Blue Plate Family Tees | 3,003 | 93 | 57.7 | 25+ |
Amenities at Finley Golf Course
Finley Golf Course features a full driving range, a pro shop. The driving range is available for warmup or practice.
How to Book a Tee Time
Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory for Finley Golf Course. Use the official course website or phone number below to confirm availability and book. You can also book directly through the facility website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Finley Golf Course a public or private golf course?expand_more
Finley Golf Course is a public golf course located in Chapel Hill, NC. The course is open to the public for daily fee play.
How many holes does Finley Golf Course have?expand_more
Finley Golf Course is a 18-hole golf course. It was established in 1949. The course was designed by Tom Fazio.
What is the yardage at Finley Golf Course?expand_more
From the Blue-White Tees tees, Finley Golf Course plays to 5,909 yards (par 72). The course offers 17 tee sets ranging from 3,003 to 7,223 yards.
What is the slope rating at Finley Golf Course?expand_more
The Tar Heel Tees tees at Finley Golf Course have a slope rating of 138 and a course rating of 74.9. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk Finley Golf Course?expand_more
Yes, walking is allowed at Finley Golf Course. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at Finley Golf Course?expand_more
Visit the official course website at https://www.finleygolfclub.com/ or call 919-962-2349 to confirm current availability and book. Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory; alerts are in development.
What amenities does Finley Golf Course offer?expand_more
Finley Golf Course offers a driving range, a pro shop.
Where is Finley Golf Course located?expand_more
Finley Golf Course is located at Finley Golf Course Rd in Chapel Hill, NC 27514. You can reach them at 919-962-2349.
What is the difficulty level at Finley Golf Course?expand_more
Finley Golf Course is classified as very high difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 138. It plays harder than 60% of golf courses in North Carolina. The average slope rating in North Carolina is 134. A slope rating of 113 represents average difficulty nationally.
Which tees should I play at Finley Golf Course?expand_more
Finley Golf Course offers 17 tee sets. Tar Heel Tees tees (7,223 yards, slope 138) are recommended for scratch and low-handicap golfers. Blue Plate Family Tees tees (3,003 yards, slope 93) are recommended for beginners and casual golfers. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at Finley Golf Course?expand_more
Beginners at Finley Golf Course should play the Blue Plate Family Tees tees, which play 3,003 yards with a slope of 93. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What would a 15-handicap shoot at Finley Golf Course?expand_more
A 15-handicap golfer playing the White Tees tees (slope 122, rating 66.9) at Finley Golf Course would have a course handicap of 11 and an expected score of approximately 83. This uses the World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Sign in on Stymie with your handicap to see a personalized prediction for every tee.
How long does a round take at Finley Golf Course?expand_more
A typical round at Finley Golf Course takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Weekday rounds tend to be faster than weekend morning tee times.