Nags Head Golf Links
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4.4
1076 Reviews (1076)
5 Stars
596
4 Stars
359
3 Stars
88
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
88.7%
Recommend this course
994 out of 1076 reviews
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4.6
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
92.3%
Recommend this course
12 out of 13 reviews
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4.4
74 Reviews (74)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.8%
Recommend this course
65 out of 74 reviews
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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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Reviews

4.4
1076 Reviews (1076)

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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Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Aeration??

Would be nice to know before paying & playing that the greens have been or were being aerated. That said, staff were very nice. course was wet to muddy in spots. Went off at 8 ish and they were still mowing around the greens and tee boxes as late as 11 AM. Greens were very soft. I had a few balls literally plug on the greens and I’m not a high spin/ high ball striker. Greens were average speed.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/31/2021

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 at Nags Head Golf Links!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/30/2021

Thank you so much for the great review! We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Nags Head Golf Links.

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Customer service

The course was beautiful. Staff in the clubhouse was not friendly on the phone or in person. Club rental was pricey for dirty clubs. We could not use the driving range, because we were not members.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/30/2021

Awesome! We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Nags Head Golf Links.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
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 08/30/2021

Thank you so much for the great review! We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Nags Head Golf Links.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Not for beginners

Beautiful course great condition but if you’re not a great golfer hitting good shots will be very difficult. Had a blast but my score says other wise.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/26/2021

Outstanding! Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Nags Head Golf Links.

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

Great OBX Course, a must play

Overall great course and enjoyable. We caught a nice windy day which was great in the heat, but made some of the holes along the sound more challenging into the wind. Tight fairways and lots of fun angles to play in from with blind shots to boot.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/26/2021

Terrific! 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 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/25/2021

Excellent! Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Nags Head Golf Links.

Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/20/2021

Great! Thank you for visiting us at Nags Head Golf Links. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 08/20/2021

Wonderful! 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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course, scarce on amenities

Played this course with my dad and was paired up with a father and son. We showed up early to hit some range balls so we were disappointed that the range was members only. We also thought the clubhouse staff was a little rude and not helpful. The starter and bag handler were friendly. The course is challenging and in good shape. Probably could use some more length but the narrow fairways made it challenging. I would play again but will likely find another course next time I am in the area

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/19/2021

Thank you for your review! We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Nags Head Golf Links.

Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

Second time playing the course and just as much fun as the first time. Course is tough with the winds off the sound. Weather was too hot but the breeze from the sound made it more bearable. Will definitely play it again when we come back next year!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/19/2021

Outstanding! Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Nags Head Golf Links.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

OBX golf

Interesting course that weaves through an upscale neighborhood. Course was in very nice condition and many holes right along the water. The course can be tight in spots and not all that long, 6,200 from the tips. Pace was a little slow but hey it’s high season

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
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Commented on 08/18/2021

Great! Thank you for visiting us at Nags Head Golf Links. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

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

Nice course in obx

Very nice course but you may need to have someone in your group who is familiar with the layout.

All four of us were first-timers and could have scored better.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/18/2021

Terrific! 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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/16/2021

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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/16/2021

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 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Fun Links Course

I played the course while on vacation, after having helped my daughter move from one apt. to another two days and 300 miles earlier. I was very tired, and wasn't able to get past the 10th hole without conking out. Up to that point, however, I found the course to be a lot of fun, and in great shape, despite recent torrential rains (cart path only, plus driving range was washed out). Miss the fairway and the rough is brutal--high, links-type grass like the British courses have. Greens were in great shape. Lots of water holes. A couple of blind tee shots on front nine. Scenery is terrific. Staff was cordial. Not a bad price, either, for a 'vacation' course. Recommended. Played from the blue tees (should have been the whites, but the other guys I was paired with were shooting from the blues. Peer pressure!) Age: 65.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/13/2021

Your feedback is important to us. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Nags Head Golf Links.

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

Nice course

Short but challenging course. Tight driving on holes make it a good test. Course is in excellent shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/23/2021

Excellent! Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Nags Head Golf Links.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course snd pace of play - no beverage service on course on Sunday afternoon only disappointment

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/09/2021

Outstanding! 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 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Great layout but…

I played this course twice while visiting OBX on vaca. +1 handicap. While the course is relatively short, as others have said it is pretty narrow but still has a fun layout. However, the pace of play on both days was atrocious. 5+ hour rounds on both occasions and all the ranger did was apologize but did nothing to speed up play. The greens were ok but quite beat up as it seems no one knows how to fix a ball mark there. The grass on the tee boxes is way too long, causing near flyers on the par 3s which is unacceptable given the price. The fairways are eaten up in a bunch of areas but this is likely due to the goose prevalence as they were out eating away throughout the round. The second day I played with my brother and we were between 2 groups of foursomes and we got hit into from behind on about every other hole. Eventually we said something when they hit 2 balls past us in the fairway but still - not really acceptable in the first place. Overall it’s a decent track for vacationers but that’s about it. The other choices are limited and you’d have to drive off the island to play any other worthwhile course. The staff was very friendly inside so that was about the only highlight of the course..

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/23/2021

Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Nags Head Golf Links.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Cart Path only

The driving range balls are reduced flight. The course was completely cart path only. It had rained 12-14 hours previously, but the course was bone dry. There was no reason for the cart path only.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/09/2021

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 at Nags Head Golf Links!

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