Nags Head Golf Links
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4.4
1065 Reviews (1065)
5 Stars
587
4 Stars
357
3 Stars
88
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
89.2%
Recommend this course
983 out of 1065 reviews
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4.4
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
85.0%
Recommend this course
51 out of 60 reviews
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4.4
89 Reviews (89)
5 Stars
53
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.6%
Recommend this course
78 out of 89 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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4.4
1065 Reviews (1065)

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Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Better than expected

Overall goo cause very scenic with lot of water views. It was a very hot day and play was very slow on front nine but picked up on back. Length of course is 6100 from tips which is plenty for most players.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Pace of play - poor

10:52am tee time and there was a delay of 40 minutes that wasn't related to weather. Then the front 9 took almost 3 hours. I've played here several times and this has been an issue more than it hasn't. Course layout is good but for the price and condition of the greens (not very smooth), go play another course.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I think it's dumb that you need to rent a set of clubs if you can share clubs with your friend on the same cart,,85$ to rent a set of clubs👎

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Scenic round of golf

This course had a beautiful layout and is extremely well kept. Friendly and professional staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great day out.

Course was fun. Open layout that helps out those of us with a slice. Grass was in good condition with fairly fast greens. Clubhouse amenities could have been better but nothing was bad. I only played the front 9 but may comeback for the full 18.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens were good and receptive. You have to know where to miss and where to layup.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable Course

Has a true links feel to it. Siundside holes. Wind blown. Challenging but not harsh.

Fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disappointed

The course had been aerated the day before we played, even though the course website never mentioned it. Additionally only the front nine was open. Since we had already paid in advance we played the front nine twice.

When I mentioned this to the guy in the pro shop who checked us in, he just shrugged his shoulders

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Falling Apart

Another year, no $$ put into this gem. Over $100 (more on GolfNow than dealing direct). Paths worn, not well marked, conditions ehhh, no drink cart, slow tourist play.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun and challenging course

Fun and challenging course with some beautiful views. Plenty of water to contender with as well as the breeze. The staff is very nice and they give you a good summary of some of the danger holes before you tee off. I look forward to playing Nags Head again in the future!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Arrg

Unfortunately greens were aerated the day before. Balls bounced and didn't run true. Also unknown to me the back nine was closed for greens maintenance. Had to play front nine again. No warning from golf now for either issue. Would have payed less at the course on this day. Booked through GN days before but could have canceled if I had know. Redeemed one of my discounts which would have been better used at a later date when the course is in

shape. This is one of my favorite courses and would have liked to play the full course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very challenging. I look forward to playing the course again!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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