Nags Head Golf Links
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4.4
1086 Reviews (1086)
5 Stars
602
4 Stars
363
3 Stars
88
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
89.3%
Recommend this course
1003 out of 1086 reviews
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4.8
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
95.0%
Recommend this course
19 out of 20 reviews
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4.4
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.2%
Recommend this course
68 out of 78 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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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
1086 Reviews (1086)

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 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great time

Great people and fun course for some first timers!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Shorter course where shot placement is key…especially off the tee. Course was in really good shape and was the perfect place to get a round in if you’re down here on vacation.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great for senior golfers when using Gold tee box.

I'm always going to have a good time at the Nags Head Links, regardless of the seasons. I'm a senior golfer now and have moved up to the Gold tee box and find it a reasonable challenge. I might think about alternate tees next time, White/Gold. OBX golf is my favorite, but you need to bring your game.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course, bit slow and a little pricey

Course is very nice, well maintained, beautiful views of the sound. A nice challenging course. The pace of play during the summer season is a bit slow, plan on 5 hrs or more to finish 18.

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

Rain rain go away

Booked the course a week in advance. Play was stopped twice for Tstorms. Played 7 holes and it rained so much that the course was unplayable. That’s about $100 a hole for my foursome. Very disappointed.

The few holes we played were great. The course was in great shape. The staff were all very friendly. Wish we had a better experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

My new favorite I’ve ever played!

In town from Cincinnati, where we have a ton of very affordable public golf, so take me calling this place a tad pricey with a grain of salt. I still feel it was worth the money because it is gorgeous! The staff is the friendliest I’ve ever come across anywhere in golf! From slicing one into the ocean to getting mine and my brothers picture with the Nag out front, this place was wonderful!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I Love This Course

I come down to the Outer Banks regularly and always golf Nags Head. The course is always well kept and the staff members are amazing. They truly make you feel welcome every time. I love golfing here.

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

Excellent course

The course and the views were tremendous. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Golfed there on July 13th, so it was very hot and humid, the course wasn’t crowded so pace of play was at your own speed and you weren’t stuck in the cart waiting to play which was nice because of the heat. Facilities were nice and throughout the course there were ice cold watering stations. I would highly recommend if you in the Outer Banks and golf definitely go here to play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Experience

We love playing Nags Head. Very good layout. The holes on the sound side are beautiful. Always in excellent condition. The staff is very friendly and the 19th hole is overlooking the water. Nice to hang out on the shaded deck. We always enjoy coming back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Love Playing Nags Head

Excellent course. Very good condition. The holes on the water are beautiful. Course has some teeth to it, if you're not on your game. We played in 20-25 MPH winds with gusts to 35+. Fun day actually. We play here every time we are in the OBX.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 418
Handicap 10-14
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome course

First we were greeted with very friendly staff. The amenities were perfect with water placed out on the course for a hot day. The cart girl was awesome and and was there when needed. Bathrooms on both the front and back nine were clean and well stocked. The course was in amazing shape and the views were spectacular. Well worth the cost to play and would highly recommend. Thanks to the staff for the hospitality!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointing

Been golfing here for 20 yrs. Pace of play getting worse. Takes too long to get a round in. We were not the only group to leave halfway thru our round. Staff does nothing to promote pace. Golfers / hacks golfing without shoes. At end of day, it’s all about revenue. I will not go back if I don’t have to. Disappointing.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Getting worse

Been playing Nags for nearly 20 yrs. When paying the rate you pay to play here, you should not get backed up like you do here. Nearly 5 hr round for $175. Takes too long to finish. We left with 3 holes to go and so did 2 groups in front of us. When we caught up to the culprits, 3 guys golfing in their bare feet. Have always loved this course, but I may not go back.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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