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College Prep Series at UNC Finley Golf Club

Nov 14–15, 2026Chapel Hill, NCThe UNC Finley Golf Club

A 2-day regional event in Chapel Hill, NC on the HJGT schedule. The field projects stronger than a typical local start. There are 4 nearby alternatives the same weekend for families weighing fit, cost, and timing.

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Entry fee
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Closes
Nov 5, 2026
27 days away
Level
Regional
Field profile
Same weekend
4
Nearby alternatives

About the course

The UNC Finley Golf Club plays as a public layout at approximately 6,186 yards from competition tees. A moderately challenging setup with a slope of 130.

Format: 2 days / stroke playYardage: Approx. 6,186 yardsCourse demand: Approach control
Competitive tier
Regional

Strong regional field. Expect competitive juniors from across the state and nearby areas.

Tour

73 other upcoming HJGT events listed. 3 in NC. Fields are mostly regional-level. 10 of them award AJGA stars. Next on the tour after this: Lake Tansi Junior Open (Nov 21).

Course profile
Standard

Course demands standard course management and accurate iron play.

Sequence

Before and after this event

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Questions

Questions about this event

When is the College Prep Series at UNC Finley Golf Club?

College Prep Series at UNC Finley Golf Club runs Nov 14–15, 2026 (2 days) on the HJGT schedule.

Where is the College Prep Series at UNC Finley Golf Club played?

It is played at The UNC Finley Golf Club in Chapel Hill, NC.

How much is the entry fee for the College Prep Series at UNC Finley Golf Club?

The listed entry fee is $0. Travel, lodging and practice rounds are extra, so budget the whole trip, not just the fee.

When does registration close?

Registration closes on November 5, 2026. Popular fields fill before the deadline, so enter early if the event fits.

How many rounds is it?

2 days of stroke play. Multi-day events reward consistency: one bad round is hard to recover from in a strong field.

What level of player is this event for?

College Prep Series at UNC Finley Golf Club is a regional-tier event: a match event for players competing regularly on their state or regional tour. Search your player above to see the field fit and what this event would do to their class rank.

What else is on that weekend?

There are 4 other junior events in North Carolina the same weekend. See the "before and after" and "other options" sections on this page, or browse all North Carolina tournaments.

How do I know if this event is worth entering?

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Nearby this weekend

Other options to weigh

Families deciding on this event may also want to compare nearby starts on the same weekend.

the 18th PKBGT INVITATIONAL (54)(*)Nov 14–16, 2026 · Wilmington, NC · $399TYGA Ken & Betty InvitationalNov 14–15, 2026 · Newton, NC · $165DGT 2nd Annual "Panther" Junior Golf OpenNov 14–15, 2026 · Locust, NC · $245
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