Nags Head Golf Links
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4.4
1084 Reviews (1084)
5 Stars
601
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
89.2%
Recommend this course
1001 out of 1084 reviews
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4.8
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.4%
Recommend this course
17 out of 18 reviews
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4.4
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.2%
Recommend this course
68 out of 78 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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  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in North Carolina (2017 #25)
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Reviews

4.4
1084 Reviews (1084)

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 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Day with my son

My son Gabe and I had a great day and we joined with another father and son. I shot a net 66 (best round of the year on a fairly unknown course which I only play a few times a year). Great day and we;ll be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/26/2017:
Wonderful! We're thrilled that you and Gabe had a great day at Nags Head. We're pleased that you shot your best round of the year with us and we can't wait to have you both back soon!
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Another Great Day

Went out as a single. Played through 2 groups of 2 and finished 18 holes in less then 3 hours including the two I played through. Shot a net 70 on a 70 par course. I shall return and bring friends.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/26/2017:
Excellent! We're glad that you enjoyed your round with us. We're pleased that you were able to play at a good pace and that you had a good round. We can't wait to see you again and with friends!
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Unbelievable Views

The course was absolutely a delight. I am pretty picky about courses, but this one was fantastic. I played from the back tees due to the course being short. 5700 from the blues, 6200 from the tips. Many blind tee shots with water on every hole. Many holes had very tight landing areas with a strong wind off the bay. There were no less than 6 holes literally 10 feet from the bay.

Even though the greens had been aerated within the past few days, the experience was terrific.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/12/2017:
Outstanding! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your time at Nags Head. We're pleased that you enjoyed our course conditions despite aerification, as well as the challenge of our course. Can't wait to have you back!
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging Course When Windy

The course is in very good condition There are several blind shots on this course. Using a golf app with GPS to determine direction and landing area for many holes helped since it was a new course for me. Wind will affect ball flight here, so keep that in mind during your round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/12/2017:
Fantastic! We're glad that you enjoyed your first time with us despite the challenge of the wind. We're pleased that our course conditions met your expectations and we look forward to having you back soon!
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Golf on the Sound

Nice course. Sons and I played while vacationing OBX.

Well kept and friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/09/2017:
Wonderful! We're thrilled that you and your sons enjoyed your time at Nags Head. We're pleased that you enjoyed our course conditions and that our staff left a great impression on you. Hope to have you all back the next time you are in the OBX area!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Backdrop

The course was great. Very windy, which was expected (keep it low, off the Tbox). We was told a starter would be on #1 and nobody was there. Not a problem, except we had another group with the same Tee time. We handled it ourselves and had a great time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/09/2017:
Great! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our course, but we apologize that there was not starter there to handle the situation. We are glad that everything worked out and that you had a great time at Nags Head!
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wasted Money

We booked online and headed to the course......where we found the back 9 was closed for maintenance and the front nine greens had been punched and sanded. While the staff was very friendly, had we known the current conditions, we never would have booked.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/08/2017:
Thanks for your review! We're glad that our staff left a great impression on your but we apologize that you were unaware that we had aerified. All tee times had notes and icons on them to inform bookers of the recent aerification. We appreciate your review and we hope to have you back once the course has recovered!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Naggy Head

Overall the course is good condition, not great, good. This course attracts a lot of first timers who don't fill their divots or repair their ball marks, which is sad. It's a very short course and you should expect to be on the course for a while.

Driving range it $7 for a small bucket of a mixed bag of low compression golf balls - all vary in flight, no consistency. The range has no markers, or at least it was not clear to me.

Pace of Play - there was marshall out of the course but he didn't' seem to motivate the group in front of us that was taking FOR-EV-ER to play.

If you are a senior, first timer, or a weekend warrior who would most likely play this course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 06/02/2017:
Thanks for your review! We apologize that you did not fully enjoy your round with us. W apologize that our driving range did not meet your expectations and that the pace of play was slow. Our marshals do their best to keep pace of play up. We appreciate your feedback and hope you will give us another try in the future!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Have played the course multiple times and without a doubt the rounds are slow 4+ hours minimum but one of the most fun to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Response from on 05/30/2017:
Thanks for your review! We're glad that you have fun playing our course, but we're sorry that the pace of play is not where it should be. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have you back at Nags Head soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course!!

I recommend not playing this course on a windy day. Can make for a couple rough holes. Tee boxes could use a little work. Other then that I loved it!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/30/2017:
Great! We're glad that you enjoyed our course despite the windy conditions. We appreciate your feedback on our tee boxes and we look forward to having you back soon!
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/19/2017:
Awesome! Come back soon!
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

tight tight landing areas

great great views along the sound.

tight landing areas on a fewv holes.

hit it straight or lose a ball. greens were in great condition as were the sandtraps

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/19/2017:
Terrific! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your round at Nags Head. We're pleased that you enjoyed our conditions as well as our views. Can't wait to have you back!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great resort course

Treated great by everyone. Narrow fairways are quite the challenge. Greens were perfect.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 05/19/2017:
Fantastic! We're glad that our staff left a great impression on you and that you enjoyed the challenge of our course. We look forward to having you back 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 links course!

Really enjoyed playing this course! The fairways are tight and alot of strategy is required when selecting your approach! You must hit straight or expect to loose a lot of balls. The starter was friendly and pace of play was good while we were there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/19/2017:
Wonderful! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your experience at Nags Head. We're pleased that you enjoyed the layout of of our course and that our staff left a great impression on you. Hope to have you back!
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout

I enjoyed this course very much. Very windy conditions but to be expected on the coast

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/09/2017:
Outstanding! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our course despite the windy conditions. Can't wait to have you back again at Nags Head!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 05/02/2017:
Outstanding! Come back soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 05/02/2017:
Thank you for your review! We apologize that you did not enjoy your experience with us. We're sorry that you did not receive the customer service that we strive to provide all of our guests. We'd love if you would give us a mulligan and come back to play our course again. Thank you again and we hope to see you back soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/20/2017:
Outstanding! Glad you enjoyed your experience with us at Nags Head!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tight course

Great course, had to play my best. Fairways narrow and windy. Beautiful scenery

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/12/2017:
Awesome! We're glad that you enjoyed your round with us at Nags Head. We're pleased that you enjoyed our course as well as our scenery. Can't wait to have you back for your next round!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

.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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 04/07/2017:
Great! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your round with us at Nags Head. We're pleased that you enjoyed the challenge of our course and that the breeze didn't add too much difficulty to your round. We're glad that you got a great deal and we can't wait to have you back for another great day of golf!
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Commented on 04/30/2017

Same here. Great synopsis.

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