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)
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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 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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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 Brian2299147 on 05/04/2013
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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
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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.
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.
Views are awesome.
Treated very well. Even Golfnow customers are treated the same as everyone else. They sincerely appreciate your business.
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
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.
Beautiful course
Absolutely gorgeous - tight fairways and lots of water but worth the extra balls for these fabulous views. Bring a windshirt...
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!!
Windy, gusty golf.
Interesting golf course but extremely windy. Do you like wind? Play here. If not, go elsewhere.
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..
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.
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.
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
Nice Water Holes
Challenging course with some tight or hidden spots, but a great layout with spectacular holes along the Sound.
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.
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.
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.
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
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