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Nags Head Golf Links
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| 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 |
| 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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Photo submitted by jfernon on 12/05/2025
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Photo submitted by jfernon on 12/05/2025
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Photo submitted by jfernon on 12/05/2025
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Photo submitted by u000005572210 on 06/24/2025
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Photo submitted by u000005572210 on 06/24/2025
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Photo submitted by u000005572210 on 06/24/2025
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Photo submitted by u000005572210 on 06/24/2025
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Photo submitted by BodineBrazy on 03/07/2025
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Photo submitted by duuuuuuce on 06/11/2024
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Photo submitted by duuuuuuce on 06/11/2024
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Photo submitted by Bronx2Bali on 04/25/2024
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Photo submitted by Metin123 on 11/18/2023
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Photo submitted by u000006822004 on 08/30/2023
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Hole 18's green Photo submitted by aromig27 on 07/07/2023
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Photo submitted by ghobb003 on 04/25/2023
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Beautiful Sunsets over the Sound Photo submitted by u314159368875 on 04/22/2023
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Photo submitted by peteyb on 04/22/2023
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Photo submitted by u296891970 on 04/17/2023
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Photo submitted by u314163610105 on 12/30/2022
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Several holes run along the sound, and make Nags Head a very picturesque course. Photo submitted by JohnL1848734 on 09/08/2022
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Photo submitted by Phillygolfguy13 on 07/27/2022
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Photo submitted by Phillygolfguy13 on 07/27/2022
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Photo submitted by Phillygolfguy13 on 07/27/2022
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Photo submitted by farmerm01 on 06/16/2022
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Photo submitted by douglagt on 04/16/2022
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Pamlico sound from the 9th. Photo submitted by u393584043 on 05/17/2021
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18th at Nags Head Golf Links Photo submitted by u393584043 on 05/17/2021
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Photo submitted by u000006618067 on 05/09/2021
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Photo submitted by Jngwelch on 04/20/2021
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Photo submitted by u3793907 on 04/07/2021
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Photo submitted by u3793907 on 04/07/2021
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Photo submitted by u3793907 on 04/07/2021
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Photo submitted by u3793907 on 04/07/2021
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15th hole, 183 yd, par 3 Photo submitted by u2671860 on 03/12/2021
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Just hit it and hope Photo submitted by TheBigWiff on 08/02/2020
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Photo submitted by jnkhan on 08/01/2020
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Photo submitted by u314160281001 on 06/23/2020
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Great course... Photo submitted by Robert1068488 on 02/20/2020
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Photo submitted by Tom6595575 on 09/10/2019
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The Rhode Island gang Photo submitted by u314159439194 on 07/24/2019
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Photo submitted by william6680010 on 09/09/2017
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Mark and Gabe 2017 Photo submitted by farmerm01 on 06/24/2017
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Photo submitted by bdhazelnut on 07/04/2014
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Photo submitted by bdhazelnut on 07/04/2014
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Photo submitted by u000006503721 on 05/15/2013
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Photo submitted by u000006503721 on 05/15/2013
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Photo submitted by Brian2299147 on 05/04/2013
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Photo submitted by Jlamping6 on 05/02/2013
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Photo submitted by u000004965738 on 10/18/2012
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Photo submitted by u000004965738 on 10/18/2012
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Photo submitted by u000004965738 on 10/18/2012
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Photo submitted by u000004965738 on 10/18/2012
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Photo submitted by u000004965738 on 10/18/2012
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One of the holes on the back 9 looking at the sound. Photo submitted by Stephanjr on 09/30/2012
Great to get out
Great golf course always well maintained even in these times. They are doing everything they can to keep you safe and have a good time golfing.
Tight
Short course but very tight. Some really good holes, 10,11,12 and 18 come to mind. Need your A game to score well.
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.
Great Course
Friendly staff, professional. Course in excellent condition. Would play it again.
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.
Wonderful Course; Beautiful day
Excellent course; excellent shape. Great challenge to keep the ball down the center. Didn't lose any balls until #15. Cart attendant was very helpful and gave us some good advice (sorry, can't remember his name). If we're ever back in the OBX, we will be sure to play this course!
Wonderful! Thank you for your kind words. We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Nags Head Golf Links.
Great Day
Just a really fun day today! I played as a single and was able to go off the back nine to begin the day and as a result played the round in just under three hours. It would’ve been faster, but I caught the morning crew on my 14th hole. Otherwise I probably would have played in 2 hours.
Course was in generally good shape for this time of year. The greens were recently aerated, but they were rolling pretty decently.
Temperature was great, but as usual down here the winds were blowing which played havoc. Nonetheless a great day
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.
Great course
Terrific course... love the layout... but not for the feint of heart. If you have trouble getting to fairways off the tee box, leave your driver in the car. And if it is windy, as it was for us, just stop worrying about your score and enjoy the outing. Course was in great shape and it’s February... Great views... friendly staff.
Wonderful! Thank you for your kind words. We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Nags Head Golf Links.
Outstanding! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Nags Head Golf Links. We look forward to seeing you at the course soon for another 5-star experience!
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.
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.
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.
Christmas Holiday on the Links
Perfect weather plus a course in great condition combined to make a perfect golf outing with my family. Nags Head Golf Links will be a must play during future visits to the OBX.
Terrific! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Nags Head Golf Links. We look forward to seeing you at the course soon for another 5-star experience!
Great greens. Fine shape. Fun day!
2nd time out and the aeration has filled in nicely and the greens are fantastic. Staff kind and attentive. Course not very crowded for Dec. 26 and a 57 degree windless day in the sound. Course in typical fine shape, traps, fairways . . . Fun course, not long but challenging with lots of water, spongy rough and plenty of well placed brush. Great deal makes for a perfect round!
Fantastic! 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.
Great course, great greens, great deal!
Greens were spectacular. Course was not crowded, surprising for Dec. 26 with a sunny 57 degree windless day in the sound. Course in fantastic Winter shape, especially the greens. Aeration has taken effect, great result. Lush and true. Same challenging course. Bring balls and hit the fairway. Not a long course but plenty of trouble. Fun golf and kind, friendly staff. Well worth playing.
Excellent! Thank you for your kind words. We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Nags Head Golf Links.
Excellent Winter Round
Had a blast on this tight gem conveniently close to the Outer Banks. Nearly had the course to ourselves. Greens rolled true, and the course rewarded great shots.
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.
Outstanding!
If you are in the vicinity of Nags Head Golf Links-GO! There are five sets of tees for all golf levels. Spectacular views of the inter coastal sound. Fantastic layout, tight grass fairways, smooth puttable greens. Challenging but fair. Enjoy!
Outstanding! Thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Nags Head Golf Links.
Right in the sound gorgeous and quite the challenge.
Great virw of the sound. Bring lots of balls. Trouble everywhere. Short bit the trouble makes it difficult. 6100 from the tips. The wind is also a major factor. Fun, tough course. Nice greens.
Fantastic! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Nags Head Golf Links. We look forward to seeing you at the course soon for another 5-star experience!
Outstanding! Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon at Nags Head Golf Links!
Wonderful! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Nags Head Golf Links. We look forward to seeing you at the course soon for another 5-star experience!
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Terrific! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Nags Head Golf Links and that you felt safe paying our course. We look forward to seeing you soon for another 5-star experience!