Nags Head Golf Links

Bring your A-game! This is a pretty challenging course with some blind shots off the tee, a lot of water hazards, and frequently windy conditions, particularly on the back 9. The grass is well-maintained and the facilities are solid.I haven't interacted much with the clubhouse staff, which seems to be the primary source of complaints in other reviews, so I can't speak to that.

The course is very nice except lots of goose poop everywhere. The back 9 is quite windy due to the water. It's not that hard of a course but there's blind shots. THE STAFF IS SO MEAN ITS NOT EVEN FUNNY. You honestly think they are paid to be rude. It's like they don't even want to you there. I met one person who was pleasant but the clubhouse staff, course Marshall's, etc are so rude. They actually picking on you. My playing partners also from out of town were like what's their problem? The rudeness literally dropped my rating to one star from maybe 4. That's how mean they are. This was the first time I played there and I was very excited but man way to ruin it.

Beautiful course! We played 18 and took our time enjoying each hole. Sun was out, no crowds or waiting, greens freshly cut, and a fun challenge. We were excited to golf along the ocean, which the pictures and timing of the sunset turned out amazing! The cost per person wasn't overpriced, and staff all friendly and helpful.

I never post but this moment required thought and sharing so others know the systemic racism at Nag's Head golf course. My husband (who has clubs and played since a child) went there with three young children. A white older male employee approached them and asked them to leave. This was all in front of my young children (Asian). They refused to sell him range balls.

I've played at over 85 different golf courses in my life (I collect a logo ball from each). This was my worst treatment ever by a staff. I normally read reviews about staff treatment and write them off as a person who wasn't friendly or didn't follow the rules, but there is something to this place having really rude staff. I was a single golfer trying out the course for the first time as a walk up and was met with extremely dismissive and rude behavior at the register. It was as if they didn't want my business honestly. I brushed it off, I mean we are in a pandemic, and went out to check in with the starter who was way over the top rude. I had bought a bucket of balls at their FOAM BALL DRIVING RANGE to warm up and he said, "you don't have any time for that, you better run out to the first tee if you want to play at all today." I was a little surprised, and said with a friendly tone: "I'm not in a huge rush. If there is an opening even up to 45 mins or so from now, I would love to putt and hit some balls. This is my first time here and I'm a little rusty, and in no rush. Buy hey, if this is the only spot all day, I'll take it." His response was hostile as a he got visibly angry with me: "You want to play today or not? I have no idea when I'm getting you out after this... your not getting out is your choice". I apologized and said, "Sure, if that's all you got, it's all you got right? Sounds like my only choice really." Well, this story ends with my rushing out to catch a three some already teeing off, and playing horribly to start the round. AND OF COURSE THE GROUP BEHIND US WAS A TWOSOME. Beyond the staff, this is not a course to play if you are new to the game, have trouble hitting it straight, rusty, or if it's windy. The golf course design is very very tight and very short. Water, homes, and shrubs require even a good golfer to club down throughout the round to keep it in play. This is the kind of course you really need someone who has played here before because I was hitting irons and hybrids off the tee regularly from the blue tees. The green conditions and fairways were above average. Club house was dated. The views are terrific on a number of the holes on the water, but honestly the entire experience was ruined for me by the staff. I'm not a guy that does bad reviews, but this place earned one. I do not recommend this course for any reason other than the convenience of it being close to you. There are better places to play. I've loved my experiences at Duck Woods, the Currituck Club, and Kilmarlic.

Well taken care of course. Staff very friendly and professional. Beautiful view. Will be our go to course on all of our trips to OBX stands well above the other three courses we use down here.

Played late August with a 4:18 tee time. The ranger/starter gave us a basic rundown of what to expect out there and was incredibly friendly. It was relatively empty and the pace of play was perfect. As for the course itself, it was well kept except for some greens that have taken a seasons long beating of golfers not repairing divots. The views are gorgeous throughout and be warned that you are constantly hitting over water, which doesn't come into play half the time except in your head. I enjoyed it more than seascape down the street and would definitely come back if only for the view on 5.

We had a great golf experience. It's a beautiful course. The issue was the cart boy. He was obviously upset his parents made him work today. Just a prick! He was extremely rude to us when we 1st arrived and when were looking for our cart. We moved on with our golfing. When we came back to drop off the cart we asked where we leave the cart. Again extremely rude. He followed us to continue with his mouthy entitled BS. It turned into insults coming from both sides. The Marshal and another golfer witnessed this and both agreed the kid was a dick. The Marshal was kind and apologetic.We we're paying customers with questions. Unfortunately we will not return.

Just finished another great week at NHGL. This is truly a unique course where the wind is in control. The fairways are VERY generous but miss them and you in trouble. There are 5 of the most scenic holes you can play. We played 6 days in a row and were treated better than you can hope for -- we never consider going anywhere else. Everyone from the Bag attendants to the Pro Shop to the beverage cart help --- treated us like friends. We play early and pace of play was great.Play later in the evening for some spectacular views.

Our group has been coming to Nags Head Golf Links for a week each year for 25+ years. We come for the service as much as the great golf course. Assistant pro Zach has gone out of his way to make us feel welcome and ensure we have a great week. We'll be back again next year without a doubt.