Nags Head Golf Links
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4.4
1079 Reviews (1079)
5 Stars
597
4 Stars
361
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
89.4%
Recommend this course
997 out of 1079 reviews
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4.7
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
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14 out of 14 reviews
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4.4
77 Reviews (77)
5 Stars
46
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
88.3%
Recommend this course
68 out of 77 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
1079 Reviews (1079)

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 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/01/2019

Awesome! 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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Challenge

This is course is tight and fun. It wad one of the toughest courses I've played. Beautiful scenery. The marshals however were unprofessional. I was forced to wait to join a threesome. Even though I was playing by myself, I wad held nearly 20 minutes until they arrived. After the turn the marshal rode by us teeming us were need to play faster even though the group I was paired with was very enjoyable but we can only play so fast. If I was able to pair up with another single or double I could have played faster. I absolutely do not like being rushed to play. And I could have played much faster by myself. So if you make me play in a group, don't rush me.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/30/2019

Great! 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 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Previously Played

Course vs treatment

While a very scenic course usually in good shape, not the friendliest staff and members. After stopping and making time days before member was given priority that morning. Member was not very polite. Not planning to go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/27/2019

Awesome! We're glad that you enjoyed our course but we apologize that our staff and members didn't leave a great impression on you. We would love to speak with you more about your experience. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Nags Head Golf Links.

Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course to play

Interesting on each hole. Short holes have tricks and long holes are fair. Some holes give you choice to lay up or go for it. Just a fun course to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/27/2019

Excellent! Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon at Nags Head Golf Links!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/23/2019

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 Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Well Maintained

Very nice course. Links course so it was tight at times. Beautiful views and very well maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/19/2019

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 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

3 Days after Hurricane Dorian

Course was in very good shape just after Dorian and a subsequent inch of rain 2 days later. Only downside is that the staff could not care one way or the other if you came or not.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/12/2019

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 35
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nags Head

Very pretty course and in surprisingly good shape considering they had just been through a hurricane and a day of down pouring rain, the crew they have there deserve a lot of credit for all the hard work to get the course ready for play. Thank You I had a wonderful time

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/12/2019

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.

Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout and the staff were very friendly. Pace of play was a bit slow primarily due to the two groups ahead of us. Also, a threesome cut in front of us at the turn (we were a twosome) talking trash about the group in front of us not letting us play through (group in front of us we’re a pair of husbands and wives, who’s wives seemed to never had played golf before, so expecting them to let us play through was wishful thinking) but we were all at the 10th t box, and not only did they jump in front of us, they mostly played terrible as well, AND, didn’t let us play through either. I still don’t understand how or why golfers of this ability play at these expressive courses and apparently never heard of a driving range. Ranger did what he could. The greens were overly sandy even though this is a shore course but other areas were well kept. all and all a great time at a great layout. I definitely will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/26/2019

Great! 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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/21/2019

Awesome! 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 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Very nicely laid out course for a good price. Carts and course is well taken care of. The staff was friendly with the exception of "Stu". This old man needs to be drinking some whiskey on the course to take off his edge. Told us to make sure we kept up the pace and only look for a lost ball no more than 1 minute because they were booked. It was a midday Monday and no one behind us all day. Get a new greeter.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/21/2019

Great! 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 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/19/2019

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 Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great, challenging

It’s not long, but the holes are challenging, with dog legs, narrowing fairways, well placed bunkers and water, etc. Fun to figure out. Only made it thru 14 before the hard rains washed out any chance of putting.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 08/19/2019

Outstanding! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Nags Head Golf Links. We're sorry that you got rained out, but we look forward to seeing you at the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Great People

It wasn't the best weather for playing a round for the first time, but I shot decent and the course was well kept. The starters were fantastic guys and helped my Dad and I out on the course. Great folks.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/13/2019

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

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/13/2019

Wonderful! Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon at Nags Head Golf Links!

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

Old favorite

Booked round for four, 3 experienced golfers 10-12 and 1 beginner. Starter gave us appropriate tees to play from and we played in 4 hours , 20 minutes. Course rewards shot makers. Greens were not fast, but rolled true. It’s our favorite spot in OBX and we’ll be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/13/2019

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.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/05/2019

Excellent! 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!

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Two days, two different coutses

Played one day with the wind blowing north, the next day the wind was blowing south. It was like playing two different courses.

Very challenging and tight course. Rarely used my driver.

Day 1 hit a three wood on 15 (par 3), day 2 hit 5 iron.

Day 1 hit four solid shots into the wind on 18 (par 5), day 2 was 20 yards away from the green after 2nd shot. You get the idea.

Love the course and the unique holes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/29/2019

Awesome! 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 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Keep Driver in the Bag

The course is in great shape. Greens roll true and traps are well maintained. There is little rough, but many many waste areas that will eat you up. Most holes do not require a driver (or even fairway wood). Hit a long iron or hybrid as much as possible. Unless you hit the driver straight as an arrow (the wind will move it on every hole) and know the course well (many blind shots), you should only use a driver for about 5 holes. It is said about many courses.....but you just want to hit fairways and greens. No need for 300 yard drives.

The staff was great and the marshals move people along. The pace of play was much better than expected on such a challenging layout. It is a short course, but depending on the wind, it can be a difficult (and fun) as any course you play.

I enjoyed it so much, I played it the next day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/26/2019

Awesome! Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Nags Head Golf Links thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nags day

It was rainy Thirty mile an hour winds. Playing a links course. Heavy grass. Tight fairways. Houses everywhere. It was me my son my son in law my brother in law and his son. ..... It was one of the best golf days ive ever had. Thanks for a wonderful day

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/26/2019

Fantastic! Thank you for your review. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Nags Head Golf Links. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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