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
88.2%
Recommend this course
988 out of 1070 reviews
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4.6
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
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1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.4%
Recommend this course
17 out of 18 reviews
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4.4
70 Reviews (70)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
85.7%
Recommend this course
60 out of 70 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

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4.4
1070 Reviews (1070)

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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

deceiving :#

I had a great time on this beautifully designed course. I played with my sister-in-law who only wanted to play 9 holes otherwise I would've stayed and played all 18. Honestly lost several balls in the water and even one on someone's upper deck :)
No pressure on the course to hurry play, and the scenery was spectacular. This course is built on the sound side of the island with several holes right on the waters edge, with plenty of ponds, streams and, other hazards. We misjudged the yardage on a couple of drives resulting in the sound of a dull plop/splashing sound and the crisp cracking sound of my ball striking the upper deck of a house.
The greens were recently punched out (aerated) so the putting surfaces didn't have the best roll but, so what!
Great OBX experience for anyone just waiting to happen, if you are an average golfer expect to lose a few balls and have some laughs.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good place. Good price with the golfnow discount.

Good course. Great views. Good value with golfnow discount.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Short but Tricky

Course plays very short and depending on what tee boxes, you may never hit more than a hybrid (200yds).

However what it lacks in typical distance, it makes up in narrow fairways, avg to small greens and WINDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!

If you don't club up/down accordingly, just put down a DB. If you have a poor short game, it will be a rough day for you.

EXCELLENT Greens and a beautiful layout right on the sound.

Use Golfnow as you'll get more than 50% off the normal $89 rate.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Views are awesome.

Treated very well. Even Golfnow customers are treated the same as everyone else. They sincerely appreciate your business.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Scenic

The average golfer may struggle some - lots of water - greens hold fairly well - greens putt very true - booked tee time on Golf Now for $49 making this an exceptional value - I've paid more for inferior courses

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful course with numerous water views of the Sound.

Beautiful, well-maintained course that we found to be quite challenging. Friendly staff both on and off the course. It would have been helpful had there been a layout of the holes at each of the teeing areas.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Absolutely gorgeous - tight fairways and lots of water but worth the extra balls for these fabulous views. Bring a windshirt...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun but now a true links course

I have played in Scotland and Ireland and this course does not quality as a links course for several reasons. But, that is not to say it is a bad course. Just poorly named.
The course was in good shape and the staff was very friendly. No beverage service on course. Greens in nice shape. Be on lookout for rabbits!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice course, Great views

I was paired up with younger guys but we had a good time and enjoyed the round.

Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Just another golf course

Nothing impressive about this course except the views of the sound.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Windy, gusty golf.

Interesting golf course but extremely windy. Do you like wind? Play here. If not, go elsewhere.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course..

Very nice course.. played it when it wasn't in "season" and it was still well taken care of greens were it great shape..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course, Poor advertising

We really enjoyed playing the course and got a super deal on GolfNow.com to play 18 holes. One of the things that caught our attention also was an email I was sent from Nags Head Golf Links that stated if you book an 18 hole tee time through GolfNow through April 13th, you get a free Greg Norman golf shirt ($49.99 value). So we booked a foursome on GolfNow for an afternoon tee time ($31 per player) and headed to the course ready to get our free shirt and play the course. The guy working in the pro shop informed us when we arrived that only the people who pay full price and play in the morning got the free shirt. This was not listed anywhere in the email or description of the free shirt. Just because we were smart and got a great deal on golf we were punished by not getting a shirt. Bad business if you ask me. We really enjoyed the course, but I will not believe any other advertisements or promotions from Nags Head Golf Links.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great views and some tough holes!

There's plenty of water and some of the fairways are unforgiving. This course makes you work for it. The greens weren't perfect, but are better than most. Fairways were in superb shape.

There was a strong south breeze that required an extra two club lengths at times, especially the holes on the sound. But the wind is always blowing in Nags Head! Great course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

nice course with great views of the sound

Course in good condition for early spring..Bermuda fairways are still brown,but very playable. Greens have been plugged, but greens are very fast and true.Will play again and would recommend it to be played while near the Nags Head area

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice Water Holes

Challenging course with some tight or hidden spots, but a great layout with spectacular holes along the Sound.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

You cant go wrong!!

This is a GREAT course! Its tight but challenging. For the winter it was in very good shape. Greens were well kept and fast. Great views of the sound. The staff is helpful and very courteous.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 69
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Wind Golf

This golf course was extremely fun to play. Although the wind provides a great challenge, the course gives you some areas where you can miss. I enjoyed every hole I played and can't wait to get back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Great course for OBX

Had a great round. Nice layout on the sound. Beautiful views. Weather was cold and windy, but after all it was Dec. would definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course has fantastic views

Friendly helpful staff,course was in perfect shape great roll on the greens,from hole to hole fantastic views and scenery. Had heard about course and was still above All expectations

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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