Finley Golf Course North Carolina

North Carolina Public Par 72 18 Holes 17 Tees

Finley Golf Course is a par-72 public course in North Carolina, playing 7,223 yards from the Tar Heel Tees tees with a rating of 74.9 and slope of 138.

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Course Overview

Type	Public
Holes / Par	18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s)
Length	7,223 yards
Rating / Slope	74.9 / 138
Tee Options	17
Location	North Carolina, USA
Coordinates	35.9003, -79.0200

Tee Options & Ratings

Tee	Yards	Par	Rating	Slope
Tar Heel Tees	7,223	72	74.9	138
Gold Tees	6,781	72	72.9	134
Gold-Blue Tees	6,467	72	71.6	131
Blue Tees	6,186	72	75.5	136
Blue-White Tees	5,909	72	73.9	133
White Tees	5,541	72	71.9	128
White-Red Tees	5,405	72	71.1	126
Red Tees	4,942	72	68.6	119
Gold Plate Family Tees	3,942	67	62.4	104
Blue Plate Family Tees	3,003	60	58.4	95
Blue Tees	6,186	72	75.5	136
Blue-White Tees	5,909	72	73.9	133
White Tees	5,541	72	71.9	128
White-Red Tees	5,405	72	71.1	126
Red Tees	4,942	72	68.6	119
Gold Plate Family Tees	3,942	67	62.4	104
Blue Plate Family Tees	3,003	60	58.4	95

Scorecard

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Total
Tar Heel Tees 74.9/138	427	351	562	409	218	526	366	166	453	3478	450	422	207	563	164	490	445	556	448	3745	7223
Gold Tees 72.9/134	396	340	521	389	178	499	366	156	440	3285	423	402	181	543	164	432	421	531	399	3496	6781
Gold-Blue Tees 71.6/131	396	340	490	389	168	499	366	156	394	3198	371	402	160	479	136	432	359	531	399	3269	6467
Blue Tees 75.5/136	363	313	490	363	168	456	335	131	394	3013	371	384	160	479	136	404	359	509	371	3173	6186
Blue-White Tees 73.9/133	333	313	490	335	168	456	335	131	368	2929	371	370	160	479	136	380	298	446	340	2980	5909
White Tees 71.9/128	333	283	439	335	110	422	249	119	368	2658	352	370	150	433	114	380	298	446	340	2883	5541
White-Red Tees 71.1/126	333	283	439	335	110	422	249	119	343	2633	352	293	150	433	114	346	298	446	340	2772	5405
Red Tees 68.6/119	296	223	395	312	93	399	226	107	343	2394	320	293	122	423	93	346	231	418	302	2548	4942
Gold Plate Family Tees 62.4/104	230	168	324	208	87	341	215	95	262	1930	244	221	115	311	87	255	229	322	228	2012	3942
Blue Plate Family Tees 58.4/95	200	145	235	185	37	274	165	35	225	1501	207	195	45	232	30	198	159	268	168	1502	3003
Blue Tees 75.5/136	363	313	490	363	168	456	335	131	394	3013	371	384	160	479	136	404	359	509	371	3173	6186
Blue-White Tees 73.9/133	333	313	490	335	168	456	335	131	368	2929	371	370	160	479	136	380	298	446	340	2980	5909
White Tees 71.9/128	333	283	439	335	110	422	249	119	368	2658	352	370	150	433	114	380	298	446	340	2883	5541
White-Red Tees 71.1/126	333	283	439	335	110	422	249	119	343	2633	352	293	150	433	114	346	298	446	340	2772	5405
Red Tees 68.6/119	296	223	395	312	93	399	226	107	343	2394	320	293	122	423	93	346	231	418	302	2548	4942
Gold Plate Family Tees 62.4/104	230	168	324	208	87	341	215	95	262	1930	244	221	115	311	87	255	229	322	228	2012	3942
Blue Plate Family Tees 58.4/95	200	145	235	185	37	274	165	35	225	1501	207	195	45	232	30	198	159	268	168	1502	3003
Par	4	4	5	4	3	5	4	3	4	36	4	4	3	5	3	4	4	5	4	36	72
Hdcp	6	14	2	16	12	10	8	18	4		5	7	13	11	17	3	1	15	9

Which Tees Should You Play?

Quick Guide

Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.

Handicap 0-10: Tar Heel Tees (7,223 yards, 74.9/138)

The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 16 (par 4, 445 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.

Handicap 10-20: Red Tees (4,942 yards, 68.6/119)

This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.

Handicap 20+: Blue Plate Family Tees (3,003 yards, 58.4/95)

From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 14 (30 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.

Hole-by-Hole Highlights

Hole 16

Par 4 · 445 yards

Hdcp 1 · Fwd: 159y

Number 1 handicap hole. At 445 yards this is one of the longest par 4s on the course and demands a strong drive.

Hole 8

Par 3 · 166 yards

Hdcp 18 · Fwd: 35y

The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 166 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.

Hole 13

Par 5 · 563 yards

Hdcp 11 · Fwd: 232y

The longest hole on the course at 563 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.

Hole 14

Par 3 · 164 yards

Hdcp 17 · Fwd: 30y

The shortest par 3 at 164 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.

Hole 3

Par 5 · 562 yards

Hdcp 2 · Fwd: 235y

The #2 handicap hole. At 562 yards, a pivotal par 5 that separates good rounds from great ones.

Nearby Courses

Hope Valley Country Club

Par 102 · Private

Old Chatham Golf Club

Durham · Par 72 · Public

Duke University Golf Club

Par 72 · Public

Twin Lakes Golf Course

Public

Hillandale Golf Course

Durham · Par 71 · Public

Croasdaile Country Club

Par 104 · Private

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the slope and rating of Finley Golf Course?

Finley Golf Course has a course rating of 74.9 and slope of 138 from the back tees. From the Blue Plate Family Tees tees, the rating is 58.4 with a slope of 95.

How long is Finley Golf Course?

From the back tees, Finley Golf Course plays 7,223 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).

What is the hardest hole at Finley Golf Course?

The number 1 handicap hole is hole 16, a 445-yard par 4 from the back tees.

What tees should I play at Finley Golf Course?

For handicaps 0-10, play the Tar Heel Tees tees (7,223 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Blue Plate Family Tees tees (3,003 yards).

Is Finley Golf Course public or private?

Finley Golf Course is a public golf course in North Carolina. Tee times are available to the public.

What courses are near Finley Golf Course?

Nearby courses include Hope Valley Country Club, Old Chatham Golf Club (Durham), Duke University Golf Club, Twin Lakes Golf Course.

Is there a yardage book for Finley Golf Course?

Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Finley Golf Course with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.

Does Finley Golf Course have strokes gained data?

Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.

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