Nags Head Golf Links
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4.4
1069 Reviews (1069)
5 Stars
590
4 Stars
358
3 Stars
88
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
88.1%
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4.4
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
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2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.0%
Recommend this course
20 out of 23 reviews
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4.4
76 Reviews (76)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
85.5%
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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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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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4.4
1069 Reviews (1069)

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Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/15/2022

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 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

OBX at its best

Short but challenging course. Course was very scenic. I would definitely play again when I return to OBX.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/15/2022

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

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/10/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Nags Head Golf Links!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/08/2022

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Nags Head Golf Links!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Five Star Experience

Played Nags Head Golf Links on 8/4. Alex Anderson, the general manager, was extremely hospitable and accommodating! What a great experience. I played it several years ago and this time was a much better experience. I would recommend this course to anyone who is looking to play a round of golf while on vacation.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/08/2022

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round and overall experience at our course! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Nags Head Golf Links.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Won’t rush back

Overall the course and pace of play was great! The beverage cart staff were awesome and super friendly. But prior to getting on the course we were met with an incredibly rude and over assertive staff member who made us feel very unwelcomed. Although the experience on the course was great, the tone of the day was set right from the start. With as much money as was spent, I would expect a little more decency in how you speak to people. If you would like more context please feel free to reach out to me.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/08/2022

Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Exactly what I hoped for course-wise

My first (and probably only) visit to OBX and wanted a course with holes on the water and a lovely links set up. Nags Head met every expectation in that regard. As for other, starter and marshals were very friendly; shop staff not so much. Also, restaurant stopped serving food at 3:00, so no chance for food at the turn if your round starts later than 1:00 or so.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/08/2022

Thank you for visiting us at Nags Head Golf Links. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We will pass your feedback to the correct team here. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Meh

Expected pace of play to be a challenge. The 2some we were paired with were a no show. so we went as a 2some. My biggest irritant was when we arrived at 16 tee box the 4 some on middle of fairway were getting beverages. I get it, it was a hot day.

The exchange took longer than expected and then they proceeded to look for their ball after transaction. We were on the 3.5 hour at this pt.. Not horrible.

Lack of consideration by others is'nt Nags fault, none the less we left fed up, irritated. and unsatisfied considering what we paid.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 08/08/2022

Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 07/29/2022

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Nags Head Golf Links!

Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Back at Nags Head after 12 years

I have played this course probably almost 100 times in my life, but this was my first time after being away for 12 years.

When we played the wind was very strong at least 25 mph out of the southwest.

This course is not long by today's standards. I only used driver off the tee 4 times on the par 5s. The course punishes wayward shots. If you can't keep it in play you will lose golf balls. It is a great shot makers course in the wind.

The conditions were great given the weather and the amount of play this course gets. The tee boxes and fairways are kept at a higher height to protect them from burn out. The greens were kept at a traditional links speed. First to protect them and second if they were cut and double rolled the wind would blow the ball off the green.

The staff were great and I can't wait to play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/29/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review us. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time with us! We hope to see you back at the course very soon. :)

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

The Wind is REAL

I’ve played a lot of golf but haven’t even played in conditions like this. It was a ton of fun but man the wind can really take your ball! Club up and hit some low shots

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/28/2022

Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Nags Head Golf Links. The wind can be tricky! We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Rude starter

I was a single matched with a threesome. The starter went to move my bag from my cart to the cart with the threesome. I asked him to leave my bag on my cart. I said I paid my green fees and that included my cart. He rudely told me I’m not in charge, that I probably acted like this at home, and he rushed off muttering. Not acceptable behavior.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/29/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We're sorry to hear that your expectations were not met during your visit with us. We will pass this review to the correct team here at the course. We hope to see you back soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very fun/tricky course

Whether you've played it 10x or its your first time...BUY A YARDAGE BOOK!! This is a total shot placement course and without guidance you wont have fun. That being said, one of the most fun courses I play. only 6,100 from black tees but wind can have a huge effect on that. Overall love the course

Conditions Good
Layout Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 07/22/2022

We are so happy you enjoyed your round! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Nags Head Golf Links.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Windy and Expensive but worth it!

Every year we come down to Avon, NC and the only course is NHGL and it’s a solid hour away. But, it’s worth the drive!

The course set up and conditions are above average and it’s always way windier on this course then when you’re at beach.

They increases the rates again this year to a whopping $149 but if you want to play it’s your only choice and when you’re on vacation you get used to spending a ton of money so I would say overall it’s definitely worth it to bring your clubs down and tee it up!

Wait until you play #15. It’s a beast of a Par 3 at almost 200 yds. and literally right on the Sound so the wind is Ahwaz’s crazy there and you have to add 20-30 yds. to your tee shot.

A par here is a victory!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/20/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review the course. We're glad you made the drive to come see us. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing Nags Head Golf Links.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

I think the course is to pricey considering all the balls that can be lost even for a good golfer I played at another course for less money and much more forgiving.and was more fun.

I’ve been playing your course for almost 20 years but I may reconsider that next year..

Just one man’s opinion.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/20/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review the course! We will pass your feedback to the correct team here. We hope to see you back soon.

Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/22/2022

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Nags Head Golf Links!

Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/22/2022

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Nags Head Golf Links!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Default User Avatar
Commented on 07/22/2022

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Nags Head Golf Links!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love Golf Outer Banks

Played golf with two guys and it was such a positive experience, this is my favorite course and the scenery is beautiful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/11/2022

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, u314163030452! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Nags Head Golf Links.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/11/2022

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Nags Head Golf Links!

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