Nags Head Golf Links
About
Nags Head Golf Club has a traditional Scottish-links layout that is right at home on the windswept terrain of the Outer Banks. Situated along the Roanoke Sound, the rugged coastline and rolling sand dunes perfectly mimic a classic links landscape. The golf course is a shot maker's layout that will test your skills but it is still player friendly enough to appeal to all skill levels. You'll need a sharp short game for sure, but you won't need much length on this rather short layout. Some form of water appears on nearly every hole, including some holes that play right along the Sound, and the undulating greens can be tough. It's a challenging-but-fun round that is worth playing for the scenery alone. Unsurprisingly, Nags Head Golf Club is one of the most popular golf courses in the OBX.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 71 | 6126 yards | 70.2 | 128 |
| Championship (W) | 71 | 6126 yards | 75.8 | 139 |
| Blue | 71 | 5717 yards | 68.2 | 123 |
| Blue (W) | 71 | 5717 yards | 73.9 | 133 |
| White | 71 | 5354 yards | 66.7 | 114 |
| White (W) | 71 | 5354 yards | 72.1 | 129 |
| Ladies | 71 | 4415 yards | 63.5 | 104 |
| Ladies (W) | 71 | 4415 yards | 66.3 | 112 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 69.9/132 W: 76.0/146 | 284 | 510 | 118 | 343 | 509 | 143 | 363 | 351 | 361 | 2982 | 167 | 341 | 424 | 506 | 310 | 219 | 337 | 162 | 571 | 3037 | 6019 |
| Blue M: 67.9/126 W: 74.0/139 | 257 | 491 | 103 | 325 | 482 | 132 | 347 | 333 | 344 | 2814 | 133 | 318 | 404 | 485 | 284 | 198 | 308 | 150 | 536 | 2816 | 5630 |
| White M: 66.7/117 W: 71.9/133 | 241 | 465 | 103 | 307 | 453 | 123 | 312 | 318 | 328 | 2650 | 125 | 295 | 391 | 458 | 262 | 178 | 277 | 130 | 506 | 2622 | 5272 |
| Gold M: 64.2/108 W: 68.9/122 | 246 | 414 | 110 | 312 | 401 | 115 | 292 | 292 | 277 | 2459 | 112 | 212 | 290 | 382 | 273 | 133 | 282 | 130 | 422 | 2236 | 4695 |
| Red M: 63.2/103 W: 67.0/115 | 208 | 404 | 102 | 253 | 399 | 114 | 280 | 285 | 273 | 2318 | 101 | 205 | 284 | 377 | 198 | 130 | 186 | 94 | 436 | 2011 | 4329 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in North Carolina (2017 #25)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by jfernon on 12/05/2025
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Photo submitted by jfernon on 12/05/2025
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Photo submitted by jfernon on 12/05/2025
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Photo submitted by u000005572210 on 06/24/2025
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Photo submitted by u000005572210 on 06/24/2025
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Photo submitted by u000005572210 on 06/24/2025
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Photo submitted by u000005572210 on 06/24/2025
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Photo submitted by BodineBrazy on 03/07/2025
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Photo submitted by duuuuuuce on 06/11/2024
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Photo submitted by duuuuuuce on 06/11/2024
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Photo submitted by Bronx2Bali on 04/25/2024
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Photo submitted by Metin123 on 11/18/2023
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Photo submitted by u000006822004 on 08/30/2023
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Hole 18's green Photo submitted by aromig27 on 07/07/2023
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Photo submitted by ghobb003 on 04/25/2023
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Beautiful Sunsets over the Sound Photo submitted by u314159368875 on 04/22/2023
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Photo submitted by peteyb on 04/22/2023
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Photo submitted by u296891970 on 04/17/2023
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Photo submitted by u314163610105 on 12/30/2022
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Several holes run along the sound, and make Nags Head a very picturesque course. Photo submitted by JohnL1848734 on 09/08/2022
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Photo submitted by Phillygolfguy13 on 07/27/2022
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Photo submitted by Phillygolfguy13 on 07/27/2022
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Photo submitted by Phillygolfguy13 on 07/27/2022
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Photo submitted by farmerm01 on 06/16/2022
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Photo submitted by douglagt on 04/16/2022
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Pamlico sound from the 9th. Photo submitted by u393584043 on 05/17/2021
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18th at Nags Head Golf Links Photo submitted by u393584043 on 05/17/2021
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Photo submitted by u000006618067 on 05/09/2021
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Photo submitted by Jngwelch on 04/20/2021
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Photo submitted by u3793907 on 04/07/2021
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Photo submitted by u3793907 on 04/07/2021
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Photo submitted by u3793907 on 04/07/2021
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Photo submitted by u3793907 on 04/07/2021
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15th hole, 183 yd, par 3 Photo submitted by u2671860 on 03/12/2021
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Just hit it and hope Photo submitted by TheBigWiff on 08/02/2020
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Photo submitted by jnkhan on 08/01/2020
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Photo submitted by u314160281001 on 06/23/2020
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Great course... Photo submitted by Robert1068488 on 02/20/2020
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Photo submitted by Tom6595575 on 09/10/2019
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The Rhode Island gang Photo submitted by u314159439194 on 07/24/2019
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Photo submitted by william6680010 on 09/09/2017
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Mark and Gabe 2017 Photo submitted by farmerm01 on 06/24/2017
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Photo submitted by bdhazelnut on 07/04/2014
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Photo submitted by bdhazelnut on 07/04/2014
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Photo submitted by u000006503721 on 05/15/2013
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Photo submitted by u000006503721 on 05/15/2013
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Photo submitted by Brian2299147 on 05/04/2013
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Photo submitted by Jlamping6 on 05/02/2013
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Photo submitted by u000004965738 on 10/18/2012
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Photo submitted by u000004965738 on 10/18/2012
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Photo submitted by u000004965738 on 10/18/2012
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Photo submitted by u000004965738 on 10/18/2012
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Photo submitted by u000004965738 on 10/18/2012
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One of the holes on the back 9 looking at the sound. Photo submitted by Stephanjr on 09/30/2012
Worth It
Great layout, wind can make this a very challenging day. Many risk/reward opportunities, great conditions. Greens were a little slow but it had just rained heavily the night before. Many picturesque holes. I play every time we vacation on the Outer Banks and always enjoy the round.
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for playing Nags Head Golf Links. We hope to see you back again soon!
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take customer feedback very seriously at our course! Please reach out to discuss this further!
We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Thanks for golfing at Nags Head Golf Links!
We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Thanks for golfing at Nags Head Golf Links!
Great Day!
I play Nags Head Links every summer while in the Outer Banks. It is one of my favorite courses because it makes you think your way around the course, play different shots, and uses the entire bag. Perfect day on the course!
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Annual Vacation Round
Always a good time here. I make it a point to play at least once when we are down visiting OBX. The course has a great layout, excellent conditions, and beautiful views. A little on the shorter side but the wind can make this a tough but fair challenge. Highly recommend giving this a look if you're in the area.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star review! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Nags Head Golf Links!
Ridiculous forced carries
Really need to look at the number of forced carries on this course prior to playing it. Greens were in pretty good condition albeit slow due to rain. I would rather spend the funds to play Seascape or Currituck Club. Better bang for the same buck.
Thank you for taking the time to review our business and provide feedback. We apologize if the number of forced carries on the course was not to your liking. We appreciate your input and will take it into consideration for future improvements.
Sloooow Greens
It may be related to the time on year and the type of grass but these are the slowest greens I have encountered from Topsail to Nags Head.
The first attendant that I spoke with in the pro shop was very cocky, the gentleman that actually checked me in and the starter were very pleasant.
We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with the greens during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration to improve our course conditions. Thank you for sharing your review with us.
Nags Head Golf Links
A very nice and challenging course. Accuracy the key as the distance was moderate. Excellent condition. Recommend highly
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Course was in good shape, slow front nine but back nine picked up pace. Always enjoy playing this track.
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Hello and thank you for your great rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Nags Head Golf Links!
Awesome vacation golf course
If you’re visiting OBX this is a great addition to your vacation. The course is challenging and you don’t need your driver very often.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the challenge of our golf course. We hope to see you again on your next visit to OBX.
Awesome course
The course was in great shape. Fairways were green and nice, traps were well maintained. But most of all, the greens were consistant.
The staff was very nice and helpful.
The layout of the course is just amazon. Picturesque holes along the sound. Lots of really nice water features through out the whole course. Lots of wildlife.
If I ever make it back to OBX, I will definitely be playing here again.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our business. We appreciate your kind words about the course's condition, staff, and layout. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us and look forward to welcoming you back if you return to the OBX.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Thanks for choosing Nags Head Golf Links!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Thanks for choosing Nags Head Golf Links!
Fun course
Nags Head is a tricky little fun layout with lots of shot making opportunities. The course is kind of crammed in between the sound and houses, which limits the length of the course. The greens are ridiculously slow. Was told it was so they don’t burnout in the summer, which doesn’t make a lot of sense unless you are managing water. They were probably running at a 7 at best. Highlights were the par 5’s which take advantage of the shoreline and provide some interesting risk reward shots.
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Fun playing in some wind on shore
What more can I say about this course that has already been said. Greatest course to play around OBX. Every hole has interesting challenges and the course was in top shape. Greens were a little slower that courses I play at home in Pa, but that’s were you skill or lack of it comes into play. Certainly recommend to anyone who wants to play a round on the Outer Banks. Staff super friendly and helpful in course advice on play
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