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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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 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/24/2019

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!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/17/2019

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.

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/10/2019

Outstanding! Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon.

Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/09/2019

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.

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Always a fun round!

Nags Head Golf Links rarely disappoints. Course was in terrific shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/09/2019

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
1.0
Previously Played

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.

Friendliness Poor
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Commented on 06/24/2019

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!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/24/2019

Excellent! Come back soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/24/2019

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!

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

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/18/2019

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!

Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/24/2019

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!

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging Course

Good course in great condition. Winds coming off the sound were crazy. Greens held great. Very tight course that will challenge every shot. A bit expensive for no real reason. Only need your driver for a handful of holes. Short course but extremely narrow. I would recommend playing this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/17/2019

Hi mayapro, thank you for taking the time to rate and leave us a raving review! The team here at Nags Head Golf Links is thrilled with your recommendation. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Always a Fun Time

This is my 3rd year playing Nags Head. Very challenging course with tight fairways and tough greens. While the course is short you have to be accurate tee-to-green. Great staff, good food, and a beautiful facilities. There are not many options and we stayed in Avon on vacation so it took us about an hour to get to the course. It will be our normal course for as long as we go to the OBX.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/24/2019

Awesome! We're pleased that you enjoyed the challenge of our course and that our staff left a great impression on you. We look forward to having you back again soon for your next round with us!

Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/24/2019

Excellent! Come back soon!

Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nags Head GC

Awesome place to play. Not an easy course but very challenging for all levels. The staff was great. Very professional and Uber courteous. We’ll be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/12/2019

Wonderful! We're glad that you enjoyed the challenge of our layout and that our staff left a great impression on you. We look forward to having you back again soon for your next round with us!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best course in the Outer Banks

Nags Head golf links is the best course in the area in my opinion. Turf is nice, layout is fun, and the views are great. Relatively short but challenging for me.

Great staff. Thanks

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 06/10/2019

Awesome! We're pleased that you enjoyed our course and the challenge of our layout. W're honored that you consider us the best course in the area and we hope to have you back again soon for your next round!

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

Tight challenging course

Overall a short course but with the influence of wind from the ocean and the sound can be very challenging. This is especially true from high flight ball strikes. 18 was a beast. Long par 5 into 20+ mph winds. I will definitely return and highly recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/06/2019

Fantastic! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our course and the challenge it presented. We can't wait to have you back again soon for your next round at Nags Head!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good experience

Course was challenging but a pleasure to play. Greens were consistent. It is not easy to play if you don’t know the course as there are several blind shots. The lay out is great, you’re using most of your clubs. I really enjoyed the course

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 06/04/2019

Great! We're glad that you enjoyed the challenge of our layout and that our greens met your expectations. We look forward to having you back again soon for your next round!

Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best In obx

Soft greens. Roll true. Good layout. Don’t let yardage fool you. Tough corse only negative not marked well great value for money

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/03/2019

Great! We're glad that you enjoyed our course and the challenge of our layout. We're pleased that you found us to be a good value and we look forward to having you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

OBX

Got through the front 9 before thunderstorms pushed us off the course. Course is very nice and an enjoyable layout. Not very long but some fun shot making is needed. Would absolutely return and looking forward to playing the back nine. Course was is good shape and the greens were reseptive and rolled very nicely.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Commented on 06/03/2019

Awesome! We're pleased that our course conditions met your expectations and that you enjoyed the challenge our layout presented. We hope to have you back again soon for a full 18 holes!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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Commented on 05/31/2019

Awesome! Come back soon!

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