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 |
Course Details
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Bar, RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Banquet FacilitiesAccolades
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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
Great layout
I enjoyed this course very much. Very windy conditions but to be expected on the coast
Never met such a rude staff!!!
My friends and I played 27 holes yesterday and were astonished by the complete ignorance, rudeness and lack of customer service by the pro shop attendant and restaurant attendant. We were made to think we ruined there day by showing up. All I can say is that if you hate your jobs so much you should consider a change. I will say however the starter was friendly and helpful. I feel sorry for the ownership of this course if this is the best they have representing their business.
Tight course
Great course, had to play my best. Fairways narrow and windy. Beautiful scenery
.An outstanding challenge on a wonderful course!
A true links course along the beautiful sound in Nags Head North Carolina. Necessary to use every club in the bag; especially so with a constant, whimsical breeze adding to the challenge. Using Golf Now, made it unbelievably easy, and an exceptional deal. We walked up, showed our print out, and were directed immediately to the first hole. A beautiful day, golfing at Nags Head Links made it even better.
Where's the hole?
Very nice course, good condition and we'll maintained. Good restaurant, bar, facilities and pro-shop. Very friendly and informative staff.
Greens were fast and true. Wind is the course's defense, that and first timers (and maybe second and third also) need a guide or map. Lots of blind shots. On 18 my partner and I were first looking the wrong direction from the tee. Fun course, will play again ( tomorrow).
Great Course
My son and I had a great time. We'll never leave the island again to play golf.
Awesome
My son and I had a great time playing here for the first time. Great course on a great day. Awesome in every way. I'll be back in June. Can't wait. I'll bring a four some this time.
Great Day
My son and I played and it was great. I'll never leave the island again.
Actually it was 3 of my 4 sons and I and we'll be back in June and July to play again.
Difficult but nice
Great conditions but a couple of the holes not really fair as am not a long ball hitter. All in all had a good round
Greens in great shape
Very nice course, short but very challenging!
Hole number 12 will have you crying like a little girl
Tight Track!
This beautiful bayside links course demands accuracy and thoughtfulness. The course is well maintained and has many interesting, memorable holes. Because of it's sound-side location, you must also deal with windy conditions, usuallly from the direction of the water. I have played the course many times, and always look forward to the challenges and natural beauty it presents. Bring your "A" game and enjoy your round at Nags Head Golf Links.
Nag's Head Links
Enjoyed what we played which was the back nine as the front nine was being aerated. It is a more difficult for ladies who do not hit a long ball as some of the carries over water are quite long. Would play the course again but would want to play the whole course.
Ron
Good course. Slow play. Bar closed at 5pm...
I booked through GolfNOw and that took the edge of the price. The course is very well designed, well maintained and challenging. Greens are nice and true but also very soft. You don't get any roll on them when you hit them. We were behind a fourball that must have thought the course was theirs. No one if front of them and a traffic jam behind them. Terribly bad golfers and no letting through of course. This took away most of the fun for us. After a 5 hour round we got to the clubhouse ready for a beer, only to be disappointed as the bar had just closed at 5pm...
Thanks for your review! We are glad that you enjoyed our course. We apologize for the pace of play and that the bar was not open when you finished your round. We hope to see you back soon for your next round at Nags Head!
Nags Head Golf Links
Wow. Beautiful clubhouse that fits in to the Outer Banks design and a real lookout nest that allows you to see the Atlantic Ocean and the Roanoke Sound, and Manteo Island. The course itself does not disappoint in design or conditioning. There is no "easy" hole on the course, as the shortest holes require good placement off the tee, and water, sand, and wild native areas make you think, plan, and even alter your strategy from shot to shot. Add some wind coming off the ocean or the sound, and this is a true "links-style" day. I will go back.
Thanks for your review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience at Nags Head. We are glad that you enjoyed our course layout as well as our views. We look forward to having you back for your next round!
Very Nice Layout
Enjoyed playing this course. Challenging with a nice variety of holes including water on many. Rewards the straight ball striker. Very scenic along the sound.
Thank you for your review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your round at Nags Head. We're pleased that our layout wasn't too challenging. We hope to see you back soon for your next round!
Excellent Golf Day
Very nice beach links. Playable but challenging. Staff was excellent. Great day on the links. Good value for a vacation round.
Thank you for your review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your round at Nags Head. We're glad that you enjoyed our course layout as well as our staff. We look forward to having you back soon for your next round with us!
Keep holding out hope
Have played this course since it opened--really fun course to play but the greens are always too soft ---don't understand why they are not rolled- I like hitting a shot and having it stick, but you do like to get some roll
THere are too many places on the course where if you are in the 1st cut off the fairway you can loose your ball and then when you find it you cannot advance it very far ---understand if you are far off fairway there should be a penalty but not in the first cut ---good example is up the right side of 18 fairway
Thanks for your review! We are glad that you enjoyed your round at Nags Head. We hope to see you back soon for your next round!
Slow
Front 9 moved ok. On the back it slowed to a crawl, very very very slow. It turns out it was 3 couple's (thats right a sixsome) two groups in front holding up the rest of the course. No marshal, ever. No fun either. Never going back!
Thank you for your review! We apologize for the pace of play and that you did not enjoy your experience at Nags Head. We will make sure to address these issues immediately. We hope you will give our course another try in the future. Again, thank you for your review!
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Same here. Great synopsis.