The Inside Swing

The Cradle at Pinehurst

Pinehurst, North Carolina

A Gil Hanse 9-hole short course that has become one of the most talked-about golf experiences in America. The Cradle offers sub-100-yard holes with full-sized Sandhills greens, and the walking-only, family-friendly atmosphere captures the pure joy of golf. It's become the must-play addition to any Pinehurst trip.

Highlights

  • ✓ Gil Hanse 9-hole short course
  • ✓ Most talked-about new experience in American golf
  • ✓ Walking-only, family-friendly atmosphere

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