What is the cradle at Pinehurst Resort?



What is the cradle at Pinehurst Resort?

The Cradle at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina (Courtesy of Pinehurst Resort/John Gessner) Hanse built the par-3 course that opened in 2017 and was tagged The Cradle, an homage to the resort’s history as the cradle of American golf.

Where does pine needles rank among North Carolina’s classic golf courses?

Along with ranking No. 4 among North Carolina’s public-access layouts, Pine Needles is tied for No. 43 among Golfweek’s Best resort courses in the U.S. and No. 145 among all classic courses in the U.S. And now for something completely different.

Where does Pinehurst rank on list of best golf courses?

Other Pinehurst area courses ranked on the list include Pinehurst No. 4 (32nd), Tobacco Road Golf Club (49th), Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club (73rd), Pinehurst No. 8 (76th) and Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club (93rd).