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Nags Head Golf Links

4.4
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Nags Head Golf Links
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4.4
1116 Reviews (1116)
5 Stars
616
4 Stars
370
3 Stars
95
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
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86.4%
Recommend this course
1025 out of 1116 reviews
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4.3
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
80.9%
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38 out of 47 reviews
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4.3
67 Reviews (67)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
83.6%
Recommend this course
56 out of 67 reviews
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Course Highlights
Stunning sound-side water views and a well-designed layout consistently make Nags Head a must-play destination on the Outer Banks. Fairways and greens stay in excellent condition, and the welcoming staff genuinely enhance every round.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Style Links
Par 71
Length 6126 yards
Slope 128
Rating 70.2

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.

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Tees
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
Track Rounds
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Scorecard for Nags Head
Metrics:
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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Course Details

Year Built 1986
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent L93 Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jerry Turner Bob Moore (1986)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.4
1116 Reviews (1116)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 26
19th Hole Scenic Views 25
Brunch 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 59
Narrow Fairways 54
Forced Carries 38
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 50
Advanced Golfers 40
A Weekend Splurge 26
This Course's Location is:
Near Local Attractions 30
Worth the Drive 20
At a Resort 17

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u477756584
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/14/2023

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!

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BVernam
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/14/2023

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.

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aromig27
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/14/2023

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.

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Smittyboy18
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/07/2023

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!

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Rogmorrison
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/07/2023

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!

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pscovill
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/24/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback! We hope to see you back soon!

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RIchard5014228
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/07/2023

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Tribe4SF
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Cut the greens!

Course was in good shape but the greens were VERY slow.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/07/2023

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jimo999
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful Golf Course

Nags Head is a beautiful course. The layout is fair yet challenges you. The staff goes above and beyond to make you feel welcomed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/07/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review and rate us. We hope you join us for another round soon!

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dBBEqwcZZk57KLwIPEyM
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Aerated Greens Ruin Experience

Greens were aerated which made putting problematic. I am used to greens being aerated in winter months when greens fees are reduced, but not in May when I am paying full price. The rest of the course showed some wear and tear as well.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/07/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting us, and we hope to see you again in the future.

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stan770
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Light punched greens done on 6/19

The only thing that detracted from a good playing experience was the light punched greens lead to bumpy rolls and slow green speeds. You can barely see the punch. Very small holes and no top dressing. The seed heads on the poa annua were popping too which didn't help putts roll out. Some people can adjust better than me so this could be a minor point. Course looks like in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/07/2023

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u000004265146
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/07/2023

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!

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srgoldman
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/07/2023

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!

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u314160805297
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course. Great stafff

Wonderful course. Needs more info on course layout

Conditions Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 06/17/2023

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u314162848050
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/09/2023

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Thanks for golfing at Nags Head Golf Links!

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u314161465923
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 06/02/2023

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!

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u314163972437
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course!

We really enjoyed our time at Nags Head Golf Links. It's a beautiful course with a beautiful and easy-to-follow layout. The staff was very kind, and the starter was incredibly helpful. All around, it was a fantastic experience!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/02/2023

Thanks for the amazing review and for choosing Nags Head Golf Links. We hope to see you again soon!

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u163556378
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/26/2023

We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Nags Head Golf Links. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another great experience!

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u314162084034
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/09/2023

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Thanks for golfing at Nags Head Golf Links!

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u393584043
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great staff

Play was a little slow on the back. Overall course conditions very good with one exception. Greens were recently aerated not fully cured at time of play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/26/2023

We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Nags Head Golf Links. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another great experience!

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