Nags Head Golf Links
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4.4
1112 Reviews (1112)
5 Stars
616
4 Stars
368
3 Stars
93
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
87.6%
Recommend this course
1023 out of 1112 reviews
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4.3
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
83.7%
Recommend this course
36 out of 43 reviews
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4.4
66 Reviews (66)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
84.8%
Recommend this course
56 out of 66 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

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in North Carolina (2017 #25)
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Reviews

4.4
1112 Reviews (1112)

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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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great views!

Great course to play in OBX. Not the best but definitely not the worst. Shorter course so if you can stay straight you will play good. Greens were pretty slow but for as much play as this place gets course was well kept. Starter was super nice not so much for the pro in the check in shop. He could barely be bothered to say 2 words or offer any type of nice welcoming greeting. Pretty poor when ppl are paying $100-170 a round but oh well maybe the wife cut him off this week so I digress. Got paired with a great guy who had played course before and helped out immensely. Yes I’d definitely recommend this course while on an OBX vacation!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Overbooked and unfriendly

They boom tee times every 8 minutes but cannot accommodate this pace of play. Staff is unwelcoming and just plain mean.

For a vacation golf spot, you’d think they’d be a little friendlier.

This place will succeed despite their negative qualities.

I’d suggest driving a bit further out if you really want to enjoy a round.

Would not recommend.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Beautiful views

This course has some of the best views. Several holes on the water. It's a short course but challenging, especially with 15 to 20 mph winds.Got a great deal on golf now and would definitely play again

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

Great short challenging course with amazing views

Staff was awesome, course was amazing.

Views were incredible… driving range is very small and uses foam like half flight bslls but over all experience was 9/10.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays Once a month
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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
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