Experience the Past, Present and Future at Pinehurst
Famed golf architect Gil Hanse would find himself at a stopping point, while working at one of the most prestigious golf destinations in the country. He’d shut down the canary-colored bulldozer he was driving, hop down to the upended turf and take a walk.
Hanse would stroll about 30, 40, maybe 50 feet from the dozer, and with his dusty golf cap pulled down far, nearly obstructing the view of his stylish sunglasses, he’d fold his arms and gaze over the land. After a few minutes, he’d nod to himself, unfold his arms and slowly walk back and up into the cockpit of the dozer, his eyes focused on the ground immediately in front of him.
This was Hanse’s daily process in the weeks after he broke ground on what can only be described as a monumental moment in Pinehurst history. After all, even with nine golf courses already, building a new course at Pinehurst will always be a big deal.
But this course is different. This is The Cradle, Pinehurst Resort’s new 9-hole par-3 short course. And it’s another example of the myriad ways Pinehurst continues to evolve and adapt for today’s travelers and guests.
