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Nags Head Golf Links

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4.4
1070 Reviews (1070)
5 Stars
591
4 Stars
358
3 Stars
88
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
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88.2%
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988 out of 1070 reviews
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4.6
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.8
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4.5
94.7%
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4.4
70 Reviews (70)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
85.7%
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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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
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
Track Rounds
Scorecard
Scorecard for Nags Head
Metrics:
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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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
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u705543540
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great links course

Greaters wear very friendly and courteous. Met use in parking lot with cart. Check in was fast and easy. The course is in great condition. It is very challenging but fair. Hitting into fairways was extremely important. Some tee shots and green shots are blind so a. Yardage devise or phone program with gps yardage is very handy and recommended

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 09/21/2017:
Wonderful! We're glad that our staff left a great impression on you and that you enjoyed the challenge of our course. We can't wait to have you back again soon!
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thegrove
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 09/18/2017:
Outstanding! Come back soon!
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PittBill
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Day at Nags Head

This is, quite simply a beautiful seaside golf club. Not pretentious at all. Even though there are homes scattered about the course, you never feel hemmed in. The views of the Atlantic Ocean, Roanoke and Albemarle Sounds are a part of nearly every hole. There is no repetitiveness in the layout, and challenging holes of all different lengths. I will go back soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 09/18/2017:
Great! We're glad that you enjoyed the challenge that our course presented. We're also pleased that you enjoyed the views that our course offered. We can't wait to have you back again soon!
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u1523445
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Windy

Gusty winds made this course even more challenging. Straightness is a must here or you will spend a lot of time searching for your ball

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/18/2017:
Awesome! We're pleased that you enjoyed our course despite the winds. We're glad that you enjoyed the challenge of our layout and we hope to have you back soon at Nags Head!
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rbauergolf
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nags Head Links is very challenging

It was a beautiful day to play a beautiful course. Nags Head Links is in great condition with excellent greens and fairways. Its best to stay on the fairway because the rough is deep and thick. I intend on going back to play again. It is a course that requires familiarity to score well. The staff was friendly and helpful. They offer advise on playing the course and warn about difficult holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 09/18/2017:
Wonderful! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our course conditions and that our staff left a great impression on you. We look forward to having you back again for your next round!
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william6680010
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful course, Perfect weather

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/18/2017:
Excellent! Glad you enjoyed your experience at Nags Head!
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jdkunkle
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Potential

This course has some potential but just fell too short for me to return. Few landmarks to aid in both distance and potential hazards (of course you pay an additional $5 for a yardage book). The course is short but demanding. If you're the average golfer that struggles with going left and right with your golf ball, SAVE YOUR MONEY. Otherwise, take a lot of golf balls. The guy I paired with, lost 15-20 golf balls.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 09/07/2017:
Thank you for your review! We apologize that you did not enjoy your round with us. We're sorry that you did not enjoy the challenge of our course. We appreciate your feedback and hope you will give us another try in the future!
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fpavlica
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 09/05/2017:
Great! Come back soon!
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u6248374
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 09/05/2017:
Outstanding! Glad you enjoyed your experience with us at Nags Head!
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Anonymous
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

This is a beautiful course and and a very challenging course for the novice golfer like me. Course was well kept it had some water lying around but with all the rain they had how could it not. It's a course I am glad I played while on vacation.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/28/2017:
Awesome! We're glad that you enjoyed our course and the challenge that it presented. We're pleased that you enjoyed our course conditions despite all the rain we've had. We hope to have you back once the course is a bit drier!
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u000007213902
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rain has severely impacted the course. Water made the course way to difficult for the average golfer. For the green fees, way over priced.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/24/2017:
Thank you for your review! We apologize that you did not enjoy our course conditions. All the rain lately, has had an impact on the course. We appreciate your feedback and hope you will give us another try once the course is a bit drier!
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stephendavis19
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Very Disappointed

We play this course 3x per year as part of our visit to the OBX and the course is usually in good shape. However we played this course yesterday and it should have either been closed until they figured out the drainage issue or offer golfers a significant discount. No one working at the course gave us any indication of the poor condition it was in during checkin nor at the first tee. That's probably why no one asked if we enjoyed the course after our round. Either way we are removing this course our rotation after this week.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/24/2017:
Thank you for your review! We apologize that you did not enjoy your round with us. We're sorry that our course conditions did not meet your expectations. With all the rain we've been having, the course has been a little wet. We appreciate your review and we hope you will give us another try once the weather clears up!
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Anonymous
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Value

The layout is on the shorter side, but the holes are plenty challenging. Greens were in good shape considering. I somehow didn't go into a bunker, so no reviews for those. The course had too much rain for a month before our arrival (34" of rain in 30 days), but the staff was working very hard to make it a good experience. Very soft, but fun.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 08/21/2017:
Great! We're glad that you enjoyed the challenge of our layout as well as the conditions of our course. We're also pleased that our staff was able to help make it a good experience. Hope to have you back once the course is a bit drier!
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Anonymous
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rain Soaked

I really like this course and I think it's absolutely beautiful. Unfortunately they had 30 inches of rain in the month of July and it rained again and the course is completely obliterated. We got three holes in and the pace of play was largely affected by unplayable course conditions. The pro shop gave us a $100 course credit that's good forever And I will definitely come again.

Value Excellent
Response from on 08/21/2017:
Outstanding! We're thrilled that you like our course, but we apologize that you were not able to play your full round due to the conditions caused by the rain. We look forward to having you back once the course is a little bit drier!
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u5731693
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

great but tight course

great course great lay out, if you don't hit em straight bring extra balls. very good price for such a nice course on the island

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 08/21/2017:
Fantastic! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our course and the challenge that it presented. We're also glad that you found us to be a good value. Can't wait to have you back at Nags Head!
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bmorton13
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Fun vacation round

Fairly challenging "links-style" course but playable by golfers of all skill levels. Pace can be slow but, hey, "you are likely on vacation and you are at the beach". Enjoy the nice weather, scenery, and relax.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 08/14/2017:
Great! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the challenge of our course and our scenery. We look forward to having you back again soon!
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u140785675
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/08/2017:
Outstanding! Come back soon!
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u045108263
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice

Had a great time. Nice course layout, but you have to pick your shot selection. Left the driver in the bag.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/03/2017:
Wonderful! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the challenge of our course. We hope to have you back again soon!
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u5586670
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course, fairways a little narrow at places. Recommend first time playing buy yardage book or have sky Caddie. Nice holes along the sound.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/02/2017:
Great! We're glad that you enjoyed the layout of our course. Hope to have you back soon!
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susan1
Played On
Reviews 75
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Play smart

No grip it and rip it course. Play smart or pay a price. Good to know safe landing areas. Have to have strong shirt game. Greens fast even though it had rained. Challenging and interesting course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/02/2017:
Outstanding! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the challenge our course presented. Can't wait to have you back at Nags Head!
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