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Golf at Nags Head Golf Links?
Track Your Handicap & Bets
Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at Nags Head Golf Links to log rounds, track their USGA handicap index, and run Nassau, Low Medal, and Skins bets — all on the course, in real time.
About Nags Head Golf Links
Nags Head Golf Links offers a truly unique Outer Banks golf experience, blending the challenge of a championship course with the stunning natural beauty of the North Carolina coastline. Designed by renowned architect Bob Moore and opened in 1988, this 18-hole, par-71 links-style course is celebrated for its Scottish-style design, featuring windswept fairways, pot bunkers, and natural hazards that demand strategic play.
The course is meticulously maintained, boasting pristine conditions throughout the year. Its layout cleverly incorporates the coastal environment, with several holes playing directly alongside the Roanoke Sound, offering breathtaking panoramic views. The ever-present coastal breezes add an extra layer of complexity, making each round a dynamic and memorable challenge. Golfers must contend with the elements, requiring thoughtful club selection and shot execution.
Playing Nags Head Golf Links is an immersive experience. The course design encourages a creative approach, rewarding precision over raw power. From the strategic bunkering to the undulating greens, every aspect of the course is crafted to test a golfer's skill and adaptability. It's not just a round of golf; it's an opportunity to connect with the unique landscape of the Outer Banks while enjoying a top-tier links golf adventure.
Course Tee Information
All tees play to par 71. Source: www.nagsheadgolflinks.com.
Free for all golfers
Track your handicap at Nags Head Golf Links.
It takes two minutes to set up.
No credit card required
Everything You Need at Nags Head Golf Links
Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like Nags Head Golf Links — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.
Live Handicap Tracking
Log your round at Nags Head Golf Links and your handicap differential is calculated automatically using the official USGA World Handicap System formula. No spreadsheets required.
Score History & Trends
See how your game evolves across every round at Nags Head Golf Links. Track your scoring average, best rounds, and improvement over time with visual charts.
Hole-by-Hole Stats
Identify your weakest holes on the Nags Head Golf Links layout. Discover exactly which holes are costing you strokes and where you can pick up shots.
In-Round Betting
Set up Nassau, Skins, Low Medal, and Short Grass bets before you tee off. The app tracks the money in real time as you play.
Playing Partners
Connect with the golfers you play with at Nags Head Golf Links. Compare handicaps, view each other's scorecards, and settle bets through the app.
Leaderboards
See where you rank among Short Grass members who play at Nags Head Golf Links. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.
Run Your Usual Games at Nags Head Golf Links
Whether your group plays a weekly Nassau or a Skins game on the back nine, Short Grass handles the maths so you can focus on your game. All bets support gross and net (handicap-adjusted) scoring.
Three separate bets — front nine, back nine, and overall 18. The classic format for any foursome at Nags Head Golf Links.
Lowest gross or net score wins the pot. Choose Full 18, Front 9, Back 9, or Front & Back 9 together.
Win a hole outright to claim the skin. Ties carry over, building the pot on Nags Head Golf Links's toughest holes.
Points for hitting fairways and greens. Rewards the ball-strikers in your group.
Hole-by-hole head-to-head with full handicap strokes applied. Perfect for a challenge match.
- 1Nags Head Golf Links's slope of 128 means handicap strokes matter — Short Grass allocates them correctly by hole handicap rank.
- 2Tracking your stats hole by hole shows where you're losing shots and where you can improve.
- 3North Carolina golfers play regularly. Short Grass keeps a running handicap index that updates after every round.
- 4All betting games support gross and net scoring — Nassau, Skins, Low Medal, and more.
- 5Free for all golfers. No subscription required to log rounds, track handicap, or run bets.
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Course Conditions
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Playing Nags Head Golf Links Soon?
Set up your Short Grass account before your next tee time at Nags Head Golf Links. It takes two minutes and it's completely free.