Courtesy of Pinehurst Resort
Overview
You wouldn’t want to skip any of these other courses just to play the Cradle, mainly because you shouldn’t have to—you can fit it in at twilight or between resort rounds (though that can be a challenge based on high demand). But it’s hard to beat the little one-shot, nine-hole course on the fun-per-minute meter. Located just off the Pinehurst clubhouse, it’s a golf and social scene as all-age groups play with a handful of clubs across of field of wild tees and greens as music is pumped in through speakers. The new halfway house (Cradle Crossing) opened in 2021, adding even more to the attraction.
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“Fun track - interesting routing - not a huge fan of the artificial grass on the tees"
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“Unique short course experience. Fun for all ages and abilities. Perfect complement to the Pinehurst Resort."
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“Super fun pitch and putt course surrounded by all the other "big boy" courses of Pinehurst. Great way to bring a new golfer on to the scene with out being intemidated by the golf course. Plays fast. Conditions were rough but might be due to high volume of play. Very enjoyable overall."
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“A great little short course that must be played while on property. A very fun, social setting that provides a relaxing experience. Add some drinks from the trailer and some laughs, and it will add to great memories."
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“Fun little 9 holer that is great to play before or after a round at one of the 18 hole courses."
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“Of the short courses I have played, this ranks the highest in the "fun" category mostly due to the atmosphere (The Pinecone bar, the music playing, unlimited loops). The only downside is that since it gets so much play and has small greens, the greens are typically marked up with divots, making putting challenging."
Read More2021
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