Nags Head Golf Links

Have been playing this course for 18+ years (2-3 times a yrs). Most of the time the pace of play is acceptable.
Today, 3 hours for the front 9. We paid for the full 18, but could not justify spending 6 hours on a golf course with no ranger in sight. Stopped after 9. Had a good lunch. Staff is always friendly, course is always fun and scenery is always beautiful. But today, it was ridiculous. Very disappointed. We will of course try this course again in August. Hoping for better course management.

As a passionate golfer, it’s with great disappointment that I must advise against visiting this golf course, where my recent experience was both frustrating and costly.

Upon arrival, I faced the first of many issues: renting golf clubs. At $80, the rental fee was steep, but what was truly unacceptable was the condition and incompleteness of the clubs provided. I noticed the grubby looking bag on the way out, but it wasn’t until I was on the first hole with others that I noticed this . Not only were they corroded, but the set included duplicate five woods and was missing a sand wedge. The lack of attention from the staff, who were more engaged in training a new apprentice employee than ensuring quality service, was evident when no apology or solution was offered upon my request for the missing club. I was simply given a wedge without any interest on how the set could be so scrambled.

The primary reason for my review, however, is the exceedingly slow pace of play. The course permits large groups of up to six players, resulting in a pace that extended to three hours for just nine holes—even on a weekday. The absence of marshals to oversee play flow and the indifference of the staff only exacerbated the issue. When I sought a refund for the back nine after a tedious front nine, I was met with inflexibility; they offered only a credit for future play, which was impractical for me as a visitor. I made this very clear the cashier didn’t seem to really care and just to be clear. It’s not that you can’t give a refund. It’s that you won’t give a refund for a very reasonable request. This is why you’re getting this feedback.

Furthermore, the golf cart provided featured a safety interlock that was neither explained at issuance nor detailed in the cart itself. This lack of communication led to unnecessary delays as I had to secure a replacement cart. It is baffling that such a simple aid as written instructions was overlooked.

While the course itself is visually pleasing, the lack of effective management and customer care severely detracts from the experience. It appears that the ownership and management are disengaged, which is clearly reflected in the operational shortcomings.

For those seeking a smooth and enjoyable golfing experience, I recommend considering other courses in the area. Unfortunately, this course seems to test one’s patience far more than their golf skills. Avoid.

The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. I was late for my tee time and they were accommodating and let me go with the next group. Course was in good condition. Pin placements were hard Ava greens were fast. The course was very challenging and fun. It is one of my favorite courses.

Definitely will go there again! Great Layout! Great value for your money.

Felt like a Scottish adventure today. Fifteen to 25 mph winds all day. Made for a challenging and fun day.

Guy behind the counter was a bit snarky from my experience. Had a mix up with tee times and he acted like the friggin sky was gonna fall. I’ve worked behind the counter as an Asst Pro… the Pro Shop staff should be a bit more professional and consider the paying public pays their salary. Might go back, maybe not…

Overall, the course is in great shape. The greens rolled fairly true. The rough is lower than normal and lays down in its dormant state. Some people me not like how thin their ball may lay in the fairway but I have no problem with that. Bunkers were raked. Tee boxes weren't too beat up with divots. Please fix your ball marks otherwise stay away from this course because it deserves to be maintained to maximize enjoyment for all. I love the water views here.

This course is short ( perfect for me) and has beautiful layout, lots of water view which adds to the ambiance. It’s off season and the course is well maintained. The staff is friendly and helpful.

First time playing the course, but was able to understand what was needed from tee to green.

Loved this course! Tight fairways, tighter approaches, water in play a lot, great course condition, quick greens Beautiful layout along water! Clubhouse needs work, friendly staff