Outer Banks Golf Courses

A Quick Guide to the Great Golf Courses of Northeastern North Carolina and the Outer Banks

It’s no secret that North Carolina has some of the most beautiful golf courses in the country. Many of them are located right here on the Outer Banks. We’ve compiled a list of Outer Banks Golf Courses and included some stats right here to help you calculate your handicap. 

So whether you’re a beginner or Jack Nicklaus, there’s a course in northeastern North Carolina just for you.

Address: 127 Carolina Club Dr.  /  Grandy, NC 27939
Phone: (252) 453-3588

Holes: 18
Par: 72
Yards: 6,952
Slope: 128
Rating: 73.7
Designer: Donald J. Ross
Open to the Public? Yes

From the website: “Since 1998, the Carolina Club has been a golfing favorite of Outer Banks locals and visitors alike. Our par 72 championship layout offers generous fairways, and superb bent grass greens that have been rated as some of the finest putting surfaces in the southeastern U.S. In addition to providing excellent golf course conditions, the island green par 3 signature hole, highlights this layout that offers 5 sets of tees to choose from, allowing golfers of all skill levels to enjoy the course. Groomed for the pro, but available to the public, come enjoy Outer Banks Golf At Its Best!”

Address: 620 Currituck Clubhouse Drive   /  Corolla, NC 27927
Phone: (252) 453-9400

Holes: 18
Par: 72
Yards: 6,885
Slope: 136
Rating: 74.0
Designer: Rees Jones
Open to the Public? Yes

From the website: “Play a world-class Corolla, North Carolina semi-private golf course made up of 18 holes designed by the legendary Rees Jones and part of the ClubCorp family. It’s unparalleled Outer Banks golf experience features flawless bent grass greens, spectacular rolling dunes, seaside vegetation and views of the Currituck Sound.”

Address: 50 S. Dogwood Trail   /  Southern Shores, NC 27949
Phone: (252) 261-2744

Holes: 18
Par: 72
Yards: 6,650
Slope: 138
Rating: 72.5
Designer: Ellis Maples
Open to the Public? Yes

From the website: “18-hole championship course designed by Ellis Maples. Our bentgrass greens and Bermuda fairways meander through beautiful woodlands, canals and natural wetlands. Full service clubhouse featuring golf shop, lounge, dining and banquet facilities.”

Address: 109 Green View Road  /  Moyock, NC 27958
Phone: (252) 232-9901

Holes: 18
Par: 72
Yards: 6,700
Slope: 135
Rating: 72.8
Designer: James Overton Jr.
Open to the Public? Yes

From the website: “The game of golf means different things to different people. For the low handicapper, it’s about a competitive drive and personal betterment. But for most – the game is about having fun. Here at Eagle Creek, we tee up a great time for players of every skill level and age.”

Address: 8818 Caratoke Highway   /  Harbinger, NC 27941 
Phone: (252) 491-2893

Holes: 18
Par: 71
Yards: 5,533
Slope: 122
Rating: 67.5
Designer: Geoffrey Cornish, Bill Robinson
Open to the Public? Yes

From the website: “Easy to enjoy a fun round of golf with your friends and family at Holly Ridge in Harbinger, NC. We offer the best rates in the area for an affordable golf outing on the Outer Banks.”

Address: 215 Westside Lane  /  Powell’s Point, NC 27966
Phone: (252) 491-4220

Holes: 18
Par: 72
Yards: 6,550
Slope: 144
Rating: 72.2
Designer: Tom Steele
Open to the Public? Yes

From the website: “Consistently rated one of the top courses on North Carolina’s historical Outer Banks, Kilmarlic Golf Club sits among 605 acres of maritime forests and sprawling wetlands. Award winning course architect Tom Steele’s classic design creates stimulating challenges with it’s outstanding layout and conditioning. Play your way through canopies of giant oak, pine and dogwood that exemplify the natural beauty of North Carolina’s Outer Banks and you will start to understand Kilmarlic’s unique partnership between golf and nature.”

Address: 1101 West Sound Shore Drive   /  Edenton, NC 27932
Phone: (252) 482-3606

Holes: 18
Par: 72
Yards: 6,483
Slope: 136
Rating: 71.8
Designer: Ellis Maples
Open to the Public? Yes

From the website: “The Links at Mulberry Hill is a semi-private country club located on Albemarle Sound in historic Edenton. Just seven miles from the heart of Edenton, The Links shares a rich heritage with “the prettiest town in the south.” Established in 1962, The Links provides outstanding recreational and social value to all its members and proudly promotes the interest of the club to our guests and the surrounding communities.”

Address: 5615 South Seachase Drive   /  Nags Head, NC 27959
Phone: (252) 441-8073

Holes: 18
Par: 71
Yards: 6,126
Slope: 128
Rating: 70.2
Designer: Bob Moore
Open to the Public? Yes

From the website: “Nestled into the natural, windswept environment of the Outer Banks and a perennial favorite of Golf Digest and Golfweek magazines, Nags Head Golf Links in Nags Head features a true Scottish links-style championship golf course. The Club, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, also offers dining and the perfect setting for private events, tournaments and outings.”

Address: 308 Pointe Golf Club Dr.   /  Powell’s Point, NC 27966
Phone: (252) 491-8388

Holes: 18
Par: 71
Yards: 6,343
Slope: 126
Rating: 70.0
Designer: Russell Breeden
Open to the Public? Yes

From the website: “Since 1995, The Pointe Golf Club has been recognized by visitors and locals alike as one of the most fun and playable courses on the Outer Banks.  Appealing to golfers of all skill levels and voted Best of the Beach 2014-2017, our player friendly par-71 championship design is ideal for daily, member, and resort play.”

Address: 105 Scotch Hall Court   /  Merry Hill, NC 27957
Phone: (252) 482-5300

Holes: 18
Par: 72
Yards: 7,262
Slope: 146
Rating: 77.1
Designer: Arnold Palmer
Open to the Public? Yes

From the website: “Featuring a signature Arnold Palmer course. With 11 holes framed by majestic views of the Sound you may find your biggest challenge one you don’t care to meet – keeping your eye on the ball. The Championship Golf Course is an extraordinary collaboration between Arnold Palmer and Mother Nature. Friends and family members who are golfers are sure to love it. The course, described as the “Jewel of the Inner Banks,” was named “America’s Ninth Best New Private Course” by Golf Digest.”

Address: 300 Eckner Street   /  Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Phone: (252) 261-2158

Holes: 18
Par: 70
Yards: 6,131
Slope: 124
Rating: 70.0
Designer: Art Wall
Open to the Public? Yes

From the website: “Sea Scape Golf Links’ course uses the windswept sand dunes and maritime forest to showcase the natural beauty of the Outer Banks. Dramatic elevation changes offer ocean views on several holes. The unique coastal environment makes this course a must-play for true enthusiasts of the game.”

Address: 128 Lakeside Dr.  /  Hertford, NC 27944
Phone: (800) 523-5958

Holes: 18
Par: 72
Yards: 6,431
Slope: 130
Rating: 71.9
Designer: Dan Maples
Open to the Public? Yes

From the website: “Discover The Sound Golf Links at Albemarle Plantation, a waterfront community located on the beautiful Albemarle Sound just minutes from Elizabeth City and historic Edenton, N.C. As the jewel of this gated residential golf community located in Hertford, NC. The Sound Golf Links is a Dan Maples-designed championship golf course  ranked by Golf Digest as one of the “2010 Best Places to Play.” If you’re a golf enthusiast then you owe it to yourself to play our golf course, a fine example of quintessential Carolina golf.”