Thomas1992023

Wonderful day! Greeted by super friendly staff who made you feel welcome-that they appreciated you being there. Updated their driving range and that was nice (although they should rethink limited range balls-I'm nitpicking though). Range areas still very nice with the changes. Starter very nice and paired us up with wonderful gentleman. My friend are low handicaps and played back tees and gave us enough of a challenge. Course was in excellent condition. Greens ran true and course conditions overall very good. Back nine more interesting and challenging. Compliments to the staff and ownership for a wonderful day, great round and overall great experience.

I hesitated to write this but finally felt compelled. I'm not trying to trash the place since the people who work here are very very nice. It's the ownership I question. In 4 years nothing has been done to address the drainage and bunker issues as well as non fairway lack of attention. Changing the greens was a big move-I agrees. But bunkers and playable areas away from the fairways are a big part of golf. Why do you even own a golf course if you don't care about customer feedback. I understand the cost of maintenance is no small matter. But whenever the subject is broached with employees re: the maintenance of the bunkers and other course conditions no one can answer a question. The fairways are spotty and if you miss even by a little bit you are hitting off bare dirt at best. I'm a low digit players and hit most fairways but still am constantly trying to find an appropriate lie. This isn't fun. I understand the pandemic influences but the overall maintenance has been an issue long before. I ask ownership to at least address some of these issues in some manner whether it be in email format, a public announcement at the course or something else. Do you continue to keep people in the dark regarding this? I've heard through some that management/ownership are "golf nuts", which would indicate to me they really like golf and owning a course. Ground under repair rules don't cut it after 5 plus years of neglect.

Last played over 5 years ago. It was a great layout that had deteriorated a bit. This year new championship bermuda greens put in and the change has been great. Tee boxes were outstanding and irrigations issues remedied. Fairways almost all terrific. This can be a difficult and challenging course and I loved it. NO cookie cutter holes, each one in my estimation presents it's own challenges. The par 3's from the blue tee wow...bring your a game for these. The service from the starter to the pro shop to the other areas was outstanding. Nicest people you can deal with. They help to set the tone for a great day. I live in Raleigh (about an hours drive) but will be coming here a lot more. The folks in the pro shop so incredibly welcoming! Thanks to all who work there for a wonderful experience.

I recently joined after being at another place for a few years. They’ve done a very good job improving the range...better turf and new range balls.. The bunker and short game area very convenient and also in very good condition. The putting green mirrors the course greens which is a big plus. The staff is simply outstanding and accommodative. The course has a lot of variety with some very challenging holes. Great terrain changes also. It can be a challenge (and I’m a low single digit handicap) but also a fun course. No cookie cutter holes. If you play the back tees bring your A game. But you’ll still enjoy it!!!

First time playing this year. I wanted to wait until new greens matured a bit before playing again. I was more than pleasantly surprised. The greens are outstanding. I am a sold 3.o handicap and have played all the good courses in the Raleigh and surrounding areas. These greens are the real deal! Also quite surprised at how nicely the fairways are progressing. Other than a few bare spots in areas that don't bother me (we have been in a drought situation), the staff has done an outstanding job. The areas around the greens also quite good...much different than a year ago. All of the tee boxes in excellent condition also. I've always thought this is one of the best layouts in the area. But not they are upping their game. The bunkers still need work and I noticed they were addressing this. There were several bunkers that were actually quite good-not so in the past. The vistas on the course are second to none and the variety of the holes is quite good also, My overall impression is I will be playing here on a regular basis as it gives me what I need, I cant address the pace of play issue at this point. Also not sure of the driving range yet. I will address that after i use it The practice greens same as the course so that's great to have. The staff was excellent and quite friendly. When the bunker situation is fully addressed this will be one of the best courses in the area! From the back tees this course can be a bear and give you all you want. Oh yes, I would have paid more to play this course. Its every bit as good as any of the University courses in the area (potentially)

Haven’t played here in awhile due to poor conditions...today pleasantly surprised. Teeboxes and fairways in excellent shape (some bare spots in fairways but not bad). Greens rolled very well and in much better shape than before. An effort is being made. The bunkers as before were very poor. The layout of the course is terrific, not a boring hole on the entire course. This course can be one of the best around. If the owners understand this I’m not sure. Fix the bunkers, proper manicuring and you’ll get great reviews and a ton of play. There are a lot of golfers in this area who would join on a regular basis if there is a true commitment. I’m a 3 handicap and really appreciate the potential. This is a gem waiting to happen!

Went off at 7:30, pace of play perfect and entire course from tee to green was immaculately maintained. Greens cut and just rolled so they were petfect.
Not a blade of grass out of place anywhere. Truly one of the best courses in NC. I’m a 3 handicap and course more than challenging but it is a treat to play here. Kudos to all the help who maintain the place and all who work here. I come from Raleigh and it is so worth the hour drive. Also has excellent practice facilities. Food excellent too.

While other courses suffer through tough winters and hot summers somehow Finley avoids the pitfalls off these seasons. The range was in great shape as were the putting and chipping greens. Pace of play was good, tee boxes excellen as were the fairways and greens. Great maintenance crew! Staff very cordial and helpful. Course was challenging on a very humid day but plenty of cold water available. Will start playing here more often!

Greens true and fast...course in excellent condition. Great variety of holes and never disappointed here. Pace of play excellent. Only one complaint please get better range balls and mow the driving range.

Played it once before new greens put in. This is a terrific course. Greens in great shape as was the rest of the course considering its February. A challeinging track with a great variety of holes...a nice mix of some long par 5's, 4's and 3's. I played blue tees 6600 yards and it was a great challenge without being overwhelmed. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Some wonderful elevation changes makes you use all your clubs. This could be my new favorite course.

What a gem from impeccable conditions (practice area and practice green to tee boxes, fairways and greens). If I lived closer I'd join here immediately. I live 1 2/2 hours away and always worth the drive. Challenging enough but playable. Fairways fairly generous but hazards very strategically placed so straight helps. Easily one of the best maintained courses in NC.

The resort course was in excellent condition overall. A few greens had some issues but didn't effect me. A nice variety of rolling terrain and some long carries. I played at 1:40 by myself so obviously pace of play was perfect. Very nice practice range off natural turf and it also was in very good shape. I live in Raleigh so this was about an hours drive and well worth it. Really want to play it again. Staff was really friendly. Again a well designed course with challenges / my type of course. I am a 3 handicap and played the blue tees.

A great experience. An excellent practice facility, courteous staff and a top notch course. Conditions were terrific. Fairways are reasonably wide but elevations changes add a great nuance. The fairways were in excellent condition and the greens were also well maintained (not overly fast but rolled true). No boring holes. This course is well designed and very well maintained. Kudos to the maintenance staff. Will definitely play again. I am a 4 handicap.

If I was back in Wisconsin I'd have to pay at least $75-$100 to play this course. It is an outstanding price for an outstanding course. There isn't one even mildly negative comment to be made. Awesome practice range, chipping and putting green. Fairways, tee boxes and greens top notch. If you are in this area you simply have to play here if you love golf. Plays longer than scorecard indicates. Play the appropriate tees and enjoy. I am a 5 handicap and blue tees more than enough.