Nags Head Golf Links
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4.4
1068 Reviews (1068)
5 Stars
589
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
88.4%
Recommend this course
986 out of 1068 reviews
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4.5
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.9%
Recommend this course
34 out of 37 reviews
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4.4
75 Reviews (75)
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
85.3%
Recommend this course
64 out of 75 reviews
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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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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

Accolades

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4.4
1068 Reviews (1068)

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Nags Head Golf Links review

I've been playing only 4 years. Always wanted to play a links course! My opportunity came on a vacation trip, and cold windy weather kept the other golfers away. This gave me a chance to relax (no concerns about holding up anyone) and take on the challenge of windy conditions (15-18 mph). I loved it! I made the most pars ever on a course of this level of challenge that I have played. I will return on my next vacation to the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great views, pure greens, unmatched layout!

Decided last minute to drive almost 2 hours from VB to play this course on my own (thanks to GolfNow for the discounted tee time) and I’m so so glad I did.

Absolutely stunning views of the sound on nearly half of the holes, greens were the definition of pure, and the layout just can’t be beat. Driveable par 4s, strategic par 5s, and welcoming par 3s, this course jumps to the top of my list. Not to mention the staff all being as nice as you could imagine.

Will absolutely be back with friends next time!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Greens

Customers should know BEFORE booking a tee time about conditions of greens.

The recent aeration was unexpected.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Great Views / Not So Great Layout

Nags Head Links is in a perfect location with at least 4 holes directly on the Albemarle Sound in Nags Head, NC.

The layout is NOT SO PERFECT.

Just about every tee shot is blind and even with a gps app on my phone it is very difficult to know where to hit the ball. It’s very tight and not knowing where to hit the ball results in a very frustrating day.

The developers definitely made the choice to maximize the housing not the golf on this resort property.

Luckily I played a discounted $80 rate and not the regular $150. (Oh, and did I mention the greens were punched and un-puttable?)

The staff was great and the beverage cart came by often. By the back nine I decided to enjoy the view and delete my score.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 56
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Definitely recommend playing this course. The fairways are fantastic and the greens are in excellent shape. If you have never played this course, you need to.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nags head links

The tees, fairways, and greens were extremely well manicured and maintained. The price is way up there. Double what I would expect to pay. They dont offered any senior discounts. I can only afford to play it once a year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 09/13/2024

Thank you for your review, McCMurt. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the well-maintained course, and we appreciate your feedback on pricing.

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