On January 29, the Chapel Hill Town Council approved a special use permit for the development of a new training facility for the UNC men’s and women’s golf teams. The facility will be constructed at Finley Golf Club, located at 500 Finley Golf Course Road in Chapel Hill. Finley Golf Club recently underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation and reopened the public in October of 2023. According to the McAdams architecture firm’s project narrative submitted to the Town of Chapel Hill, the project will only disturb three acres of the 257-acre parcel of land which contains the golf club. The two-story, 13,000-square-foot team facility will include a parking lot, drop-off area and new access road from the existing clubhouse. In his presentation at the evidentiary hearing hosted by the council, UNC senior associate athletic director Rick Steinbacher noted the new building will also include upgraded locker rooms, lounges, offices, meeting spaces and study areas. The building will also include ...