5615 S Seachase Dr, Nags Head, North Carolina, 27959
1 Ranking
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Golfer Bob
Nags Head
2008-09-27
$76 (cart included), played on Tuesday, August 2008 at noon
First, the price: it is a resort area, so be prepared to pay a premium rate: I played on the "Afternoon" rate for $95, mornings were much more. However, this is a wonderful golf course, and would get high prices wherever it was located.
Layout is just perfect for the terrain, with lots of intriguing vistas, and serious danger only a foot off the fairways. I am a 15 handicap, and I shot an 88...but lost 8 balls in the process! Previous rater was absolutely right on when he suggested purchase of a yardage book, it would have helped me immensely.
Design is excellent: tee boxes are generally very wide and flat. Fairways are sculpted, with lots of swales and fingers of vegetation creeping in, so the perception from the tee is that they are very restrictive: that turns out not to be the case for the most part, as the architect has cleverly made the sight lines intimidating. There are a few blind tee shots, so plan ahead: drive up and scope it out before hitting. It is much more important to be straight than to be long on this course. Bunkers are plentiful (lots of sand at the beach!!), and were in good shape. Greens are gerally pretty large, and tend to be multi-level: I thought they putted medium fast.
Staff was very nice, especially in the pro shop. The folks in the bar also provided excellent service. Overall, this is a delightful course, and I unhesitatingly urge all to give it a try.
Would travel: 30-60 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Best course in the area
Condition of Course, Difficulty, Layout, Ambiance, Staff
$76 (cart included), played on Tuesday, August 2008 at noon
First, the price: it is a resort area, so be prepared to pay a premium rate: I played on the "Afternoon" rate for $95, mornings were much more. However, this is a wonderful golf course, and would get high prices wherever it was located.
Layout is just perfect for the terrain, with lots of intriguing vistas, and serious danger only a foot off the fairways. I am a 15 handicap, and I shot an 88...but lost 8 balls in the process! Previous rater was absolutely right on when he suggested purchase of a yardage book, it would have helped me immensely.
Design is excellent: tee boxes are generally very wide and flat. Fairways are sculpted, with lots of swales and fingers of vegetation creeping in, so the perception from the tee is that they are very restrictive: that turns out not to be the case for the most part, as the architect has cleverly made the sight lines intimidating. There are a few blind tee shots, so plan ahead: drive up and scope it out before hitting. It is much more important to be straight than to be long on this course. Bunkers are plentiful (lots of sand at the beach!!), and were in good shape. Greens are gerally pretty large, and tend to be multi-level: I thought they putted medium fast.
Staff was very nice, especially in the pro shop. The folks in the bar also provided excellent service. Overall, this is a delightful course, and I unhesitatingly urge all to give it a try.