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 |
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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
Good off-season play
Nags Head is one of my favorite golf courses in the outer banks. It is always in great shape with quick greens. It is a tight course with a lot of blind shots so course knowledge is a plus. The track is a modified links style course that takes advantage of the OBX environs with the finishing holes along Albemarle Sound. It is a shot-maker's course that can be very, very challenging especially when you get son 20-25 mph winds off the sound. If you visit the OBX play a round there.
Hard to Beat
Defiantly not thew first time I played this course but easily the most enjoyable. The course was in spectacular condition. From southeast VA and every course in the area was Cart Path Only, and there was not a wet spot on this course. The staff friendliness and helpfulness is unmatched, from the Pro Shop to the Grille. This was not my first time here but I still bring my yardage book every time I play here. I would highly suggest a first time player spend the $$$ and get one.
Fantastic Layout
Great course, friendly staff, great time, an OBX staple.
Great fun course
I played the course three days in a row and loved every moment. Course was in good shape and pace of play was great. Highly recommend you tee it up.
Challenging, tight links style course
The greens had been aerated and sanded but still rolled pretty well. After all of the rain of the previous two weeks, the course was in very good shape. I remembered which club to hit off of several tees as the driver stayed in the bag on many holes to keep it in play (or should I say a better chance to do so). Some holes have quite a bit of room while others do not, or you have to know where to miss it. We had a beautiful fall day for our round - mid 70s with little humidity.
Ok
Coarse has some beautiful holes along the water , the starter and guy unloading clubs could use some personality
Only course clos to Nags Head
The course is nice and requires target golf. Wind affects most shots but greens are soft and hold. Good layout but houses are in play on some holes.
Tricky but fair
Too easy from white tees but I didn't score well because it was tricky.
Excellent Links style course on the sound
Very nice Links style course on the Roanoke Sound - nice views/wildlife - excellent condition and a fair and interesting test of golf.
Course was very tight
Best bet buy the yardage book from clubhouse.Leave your driver in the bag,not worth hitting too much trouble.Very tight course enjoyed the views from the sound side of the course.Wind conditions also makes this course play tough sometimes 2 club difference.Only complaint $99.00 green fees could be a little cheaper after Labor Day.
Good Course - Windy
This is a good links style course. It is not long, but missed shots are penalized. And it is almost always windy, so be ready. It was blowing 15 - 20 the day I played.
Great course!
Greens had been punched and sanded and though were healing well, they were ugly slow and that took away from the round. Still this is a fine course if you like first-rate shot-maker challenges. Not designed for bombers. Best be on the short grass, because this course eats balls if you miss.
Great overall!
Highly recommend this place!!!! If anyone is thinking of going to Sea Scape, don't! Next head golf links Is the right answer. Enjoy OBX!
Challenging course when the wind is up!
I love this course!! Try to play it every time I'm in the Outer Banks. Course was in good shape, greens receptive from recent rains. Wind towards the sound made the scenic holes very challenging. Check fescue if short on balls, I found a dozen on first two holes waiting for group in front. Course was not crowded and they sent me off as a single until a twosome caught me. Two great guys from NE area! Super day out on the course with awesome views of the sound!!
Great staff
Great course and in good condition. Played there twice now. Both times played in less than 4 hours. The staff went out of their way to please us. We had a seven year old with us and the staff went out of their way to accommodate him and set him up with the proper clubs. Recommend this course as a must play. Several holes right on the ocean.
Beautiful
My foursome and I had a great time. The course wasn't long, but the windy conditions made it very interesting. Would be a great place to play again with some knowledge of where the best place to aim would be. Greens in great shape and the fairways were plush. Don't hit it off the fairway. Natural grasses and undergrowth await to gobble up lost balls. Keep the ball in play and you will have a great time. I hope to come back again.
Nags Head - Short but still challenging
I've played Nags Head about a dozen times over the years and have found the course condition to be very consistent - very good to superior. Many of the holes have creeks or other hazard that prevents you from pulling the driver out of your bag. Therefore, the posted length of the hole is deceiving. I have found the wind is the course's most troubliing defense against posting lower scores. The greens run true, but be sure to view every putt from both sides of the hole or be prepared to be fooled.
Golf Along the Sound
If you like seaside golf then you will love some of the golf holes out here. Beautiful scenic holes along the sound.
Course unfortunately is extremely short only 6100 yards from the tips. Course will be as tough as the wind is blowing. Several holes the wind was two club difference. There are a lot of holes where you need to pay attention to the 150 yard markers because past that there is trouble you can't see off the tee.
Definitely recommended this as a course to play when on the OBX.
Better than fishing.
I recently moved to Frisco, NC. As there are no courses around and being a novice at fishing not to mention the money buying all the equipment, I needed to play golf. The nearest course is Nags Head links and what a joy. Course is fair, challenging and aesthetically beautiful. Staff was great, as was the food. I love this course and plan to come back, again and again. Thank you and go Seahawks!
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