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Nags Head Golf Links

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Nags Head Golf Links
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4.4
1112 Reviews (1112)
5 Stars
616
4 Stars
368
3 Stars
93
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
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87.6%
Recommend this course
1023 out of 1112 reviews
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4.3
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
83.7%
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36 out of 43 reviews
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4.4
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
86.2%
Recommend this course
56 out of 65 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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
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
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Scorecard for Nags Head
Metrics:
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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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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Reviews

4.4
1112 Reviews (1112)

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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mustang67
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Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Skill Beginner
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Amazing Golf

My son and I played nine holes yesterday and it was absolutely spectacular. Weather was great course was in perfect condition and we just had the best time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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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Tomwest50
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Reviews 3
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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wshipman
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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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jfernon
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

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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jabunnel
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u3516664
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u314162159317
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Reviews 9
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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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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u314160964793
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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
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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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gn15469860
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
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I Recommend This Course
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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
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lstevens811
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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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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soi2M4ZdDBqUHv0atzi9
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Reviews 1
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2.0
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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
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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
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Reviews 62
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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