Nags Head Golf Links
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4.4
1083 Reviews (1083)
5 Stars
600
4 Stars
362
3 Stars
88
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
89.1%
Recommend this course
1000 out of 1083 reviews
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4.8
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.1%
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16 out of 17 reviews
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4.4
77 Reviews (77)
5 Stars
47
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
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4
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Conditions
4.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.0%
Recommend this course
67 out of 77 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

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Reviews

4.4
1083 Reviews (1083)

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
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

4/30/18

Definitely not my last time at this gem by the sound. As challenging as it's spectacular scenery!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/03/2018:
Fantastic! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our course and the challenge it presented. We can't wait to have you back again soon at Nags Head!
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Favorite OBX course

We play NH 3 or 4 out of 7 days vaca every year and without exaggeration have said that if we had to pick one public course to play the rest of our lives, this might be it. My husband plays to a 0 hdcp and I am happy to shoot 90 and we both love the layout, the views, the conditions, the great pace (April/May or Oct) and did we say the scenery. Thank you Nags Head - wish we could move from PA.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/27/2018:
Wonderful! We're thrilled that you and your husband enjoyed our course and we're honored that we are one of your favorite public courses. We're so grateful that you come play our course every year while you are on vacations and we can't wait to have you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 04/27/2018:
Great! Come back soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice day

Very good experience. Even bought the most comfortable pair of shoes I've ever worn from their Pro Shop. Course was in excellent condition and was a beautiful day to be playing golf a stone's throw from the Albemarle sound. Most other golfers on the course were courteous apart from one group that rode their carts up on me like they were in rush hour traffic in the middle of my backswing while I was hiting my 17th tee shot but that is expected when they're in a hurry to get home for the wife's cookout rather than enjoy the beautiful Scenic day

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/26/2018:
Outstanding! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with us at Nags Head. We're glad that our course conditions met your expectations and that the shoes you purchased from our pro shop worked out for you. We can't wait to have you back again soon for another nice day with us!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

30 mile an hour winds

Windiest golf course I have ever played. Good thing I’m not serious about golf anymore.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 04/18/2018:
Thanks for your review! We're glad that you enjoyed our course and we hope you will give us another try in the future!
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Outstanding

Played three days in a row, got a great deal on Golf Now of course still off season which helps.

One of our favorite courses and will keep coming back for more...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Response from on 04/18/2018:
Wonderful! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your round with us and that you found us to be a good value. We're honored that we are one of your favorite courses and we can't wait to have you back again soon at Nags Head!
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nags Head

Really enjoy this course one of the best on the banks. Can be a ball eater if you aren’t in control of your game. View is great on the bay side which you get to enjoy on the last of the fromt and back 9.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/18/2018:
Outstanding! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our course and the challenge that it presented. We look forward to having you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nags Head Links

Really challenging but fun. Narrow, water and sand. You have to really manage your game.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/29/2018:
Awesome! We're pleased that you enjoyed the challenge of our course and we appreciate your review. We hope to have you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Will play this course again. All the staff where very friendly. I checking early and was able to get out before my tee time. Which was great because some rainy weather was in the forecast in the late afternoon. It was my first time at this course and the starter gave me a few tips about playing some different holes. The course it challenging but fair. Most of the challenging part was not knowing some dangers of you not hitting your landing spot or some blind shots. Great day of golf!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/15/2018:
Wonderful! We're thrilled that our staff left a great impression on you and that you enjoyed the challenge that our course provided. We appreciate your review and we can't wait to have you back again soon at Nags Head for another great day of golf!
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Impressive, Especially for February

This is a beautiful soundfront course with several holes facing or running along the water. Condition was excellent for a February day with, as expected, cropped brown turf in the fairways but good green grass on the putting surfaces. A few greens looked splotchy from variegated grasses but all were mowed to give true-running putts. This was certainly a major bargain at the price I played for my round. Warning to others, though: keep the ball in the fairway or it will disappear into some thick brambles or go splash.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 03/06/2018:
Outstanding! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our course conditions and the challenge that our layout presented. We appreciate your review and we can't wait to have you back again soon at Nags Head!
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 02/14/2018:
Excellent! Come back soon!
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Honey Bourbon

I have played this course for years. At first I was totally frustrated trying to play the course. I swore to never play again. Eventually it became my first choice for a course to play. I love the wind on the course. I love the views on the course. I love the condition of the course. The greens are generous and well groomed. The sand traps are consistent. I learned to play the course on its terms. It can be a beast. And it can be exhilarating when you hit the ball like you are suppose to hit it. This recent visit was made the best by playing with my favorite friends and honey bourbon, sunshine and cool breezes. What a wonderful way to spend a Saturday. It is the essence of male bonding, exercise and the beauty of natural surroundings.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 01/04/2018:
Fantastic! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the challenge that our course presented and that we eventually became your first chose for a course to play. We're also glad that our course conditions met your expectations. We can't wait to have you and your friends back for another wonderful day at Nags Head!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

The layout is fantastic. The wind makes it a challenge, but well worth it

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 01/04/2018:
Wonderful! We're glad that you enjoyed the challenge that our course presented. We appreciate your review and we look forward to having you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

It's a demanding course, so I lost my share of golfballs (I'm an erratic golfer), but the views of the sound are great, the condition of the course was excellent (especially for an ocean course), and the holes offer welcome variety. Water but not too much and sand but not too much. Just wish other golfers would replace their divots (with sand) and fix their ball marks. Price was great, really surprisingly reasonable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 12/01/2017:
Outstanding! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the challenge that our course presented. We're also pleased that our course conditions met your expectations and that you found us to be a good value. We look forward to having you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 12/01/2017:
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed your time with us at Nags Head!
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

great day at the beach

Friendly staff, no crowds, great condition, good greens,

who could ask for more.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 11/29/2017:
Great! We're glad that you enjoyed our course conditions and that our staff left a great impression on you. We look forward to having you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course !

Course was in great shape.Greens were nice.Our party really had a great time!Will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 11/29/2017:
Outstanding! We're thrilled that our course conditions met your expectations. We're glad that you and your group had a great time and we can't wait to have you all back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Watch out !

Had played here before ( 18 years ago ) so knew it was tight. First nine fine , managed my way around but then the tighter and tougher back nine grapped me. I moved up to the shorter tees the last five holes to save my self respect. I recommend it as a great test but careful !!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 11/29/2017:
Awesome! We're pleased that you enjoyed our course and the challenge that it presented. We're glad that you saved your self-respect and we hope that you come back soon to take on the back nine again!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

An outstanding course

This course is an outstanding example of a links course, which is a style I don't encounter much in Colorado. The challenge comes from 2 features: the native grasses (which swallow golf balls) and the wind (which seems to always come off the sound). This course has made my family vacations so much more enjoyable! Today was the first time I committed to leaving my woods in the car and playing only with my irons - and my score improved greatly. I've played Nags Head in the summer and in fall - both seasons have been great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 11/22/2017:
Fantastic We're thrilled that our course conditions met your expectations and that you enjoyed the challenge of our course. We're honored that you have made our course a part of your family vacations and we can't wait to have you back the next time you are in the OBX area!
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Thanksgiving week

Great time to play since we played in 3 hours. Course has several holes with blind shots and greens with some difficult pin placements. We enjoyed the diversity of the holes since everyone is different and forces you to work on ball placement off the tee. Not good if you spray the ball around since many holes are have narrow spots.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 11/22/2017:
Awesome! We're glad that you enjoyed our course and the challenge that it presented. We're also pleased that you were able to play at a good pace. We hope to have you back again soon!
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