Nags Head Golf Links
About
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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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in North Carolina (2017 #25)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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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
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.
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, 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.
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!
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.
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.
Wonderful! Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon at Nags Head Golf Links!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
Great Day st the Course
The course was in great shape. The pace of play was great. The ocean breeze adds an extra element to the course. We look forward to playing it again!!!!
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!
Great Course in great condition
Once again this course does not disappoint. The course is in excellent condition and continues to provide a challenging but enjoyable round.
Wonderful! 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.
Outstanding! Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon.
wildweather
The course is very tight. choice of Tees makes a big difference on the difficulty. Lots of trouble. Tight fairways and water everywhere. Greens rolled well and fairways were good with very little rough. Hitting driver will get you into trouble especially the front nine. Traps are in good shape and some beautiful golf holes especially near the ocean. Enjoyed the course and hit every club in my bag.
Excellent! 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.
Always a fun round!
Nags Head Golf Links rarely disappoints. Course was in terrific shape.
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.
Rain out - awful staff
Paid to play 18 with cart today, lighting hit after playing 7 holes and ranger made us head in. We are here for vacation and leaving early Friday morning. Staff would not provide any refund or pro shop credit. We were offered a rain check that would not even cover the cost to play 9 holes at another time. I pointed out the agreement on golf now that states you are responsible for full green fee unless the course is closed due to weather (which it was) bug they did not care to follow or make right with us. Very unhappy with their customer service. I believe they knew we were playing on vacation and intentionally “shafted us”
I will be sure GolfNow is made aware that they are not following the policies they agreed too. I recommend taking your business elsewhere.
Thank you for your review! We apologize that you didn't enjoy your round with us and that our staff didn't leave a great impression on you. This is not the kind of customer service that we strive to provide our guests. We would love the chance to learn more about your time with us. Please reach out to us at nagsheadgolflinks@gmail.com at your earliest convenience. Thank you again and we look forward to speaking with you!
Ok course... staff isn’t very friendly.
Not worth the money to play it early in the morning. Wait until the afternoon when the price drops. Staff is not friendly at all. Asked to play the back 9 since I’ve never got to play it and was told no because they were too busy. Parking lot was nearly empty. I will be going somewhere else next time we are in the outer banks.
Thank you for your review! We apologize that you didn't enjoy your experience with us and we appreciate your feedback. Thank you again and we hope you'll give us another try in the future!
Course is tough but EXTREMELY AWESOME!
This was my second time playing this course. It is pretty tough but it is still awesome. I like a good challenge when playing golf and this one definitely offers that! The overall condition of the course was phenomenal! Greens were rolling fast and in awesome shape! Definitely will go play this course again in the future!
Hi, Chris. 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!
Vacation round
Course in great shape. Staff friendly, food good, beer cold. Pretty challanging for son and I. Lots of sand and water.
Nice views of the Sound.
Wonderful! We're thrilled that our course conditions met your expectations and that our staff left a great impression on you. We can't wait to have you back again soon for your next round at Nags Head!
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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.