Place is super big and nice. Lots of history behind this place. Pro shop we're very professional…read moreand fast reserving our tee time and coordinating transport.

This is a premium golf experience in the US…read more I recently turned 69 and my two Sons and some friends took this trip the first week in October. The 12 of us stayed at the resort and played #2, #4 and the Cradle. With #2 you're required to pay an on-site caddie and then you tip afterwards. The caddie will carry two bags and they must be under 25 pounds. They are very focused on pace of play and they tell you at the beginning of your round that if you fall behind you may be asked to skip a hole. This is the quintessential Donald Ross design. It's very straight forward and everything is right in front of you for the most part. No severe dog legs, no water and virtually no out of bounds. The sand and grass are called Waste Areas and you are allowed to ground your club, take practice swings, lift clean and place. The Waste Areas are the borders of the fairway so even if you're off the fairway you still have a shot. There are a few areas where the pine trees are so thick you'll be penalized. It's very tough to get steady footing if you're in the pine straw. I was pleasantly surprised that the Par 3's are all accessible. There are a few holes where there is elevated green which robs you from seeing your ball go in the hole if you're close in to the green when you make and up and down. These greens are lightning fast and there are NO flat areas. All the greens are crowned so when you are playing for the first time, you will be challenged for strategic shot placement on the green. My highlight was a hole out on #14 from about 40 yards away but I never saw it go in so that was very disappointing. The 4 some in front of us was on the 15th tee which is just adjacent to the green so I got an ovation so I had that going for me. Our Caddie was a guy named Chris who said he was 70. He was in great shape and carried two bags with no problems. He told me at the beginning of the round 'you will only need three or four balls. He was right, I didn't lose a single ball. We got in 26,000 steps which is about 13 miles and what an experience it was.

Jeff Cowell and his staff have done wonders. The course is in great shape. LL was always a 'good'…read morecourse...these guys have leveled it up to great. If you are a Sandhills resident and you haven't played here recently...book a time now. If you are planning a golf trip to this area this course should be on your must play list. Played on Sunday, June 23rd.

The Cradle is on-site at Pinehurst Resort and right in front of the main Club House and the The…read moreDuece restaurant. It's a 9 hole Par 3 course where you hit off matts, there are no grass tee options. You can acquire a carry bag at the first tee box at no charge. The green fee is $50 bucks. There is piped in music throughout the course and they allow up to six in a group. t takes on a very festive vibe as there is a full bar on site. There are many chairs and tables scattered around so the spectators will be critiquing your game and you may get an occasional cat call if you miss a short putt. You'll also get an ovation if you place a good tee shot or make a long putt. It is such a good time and even more fun when you have a group of people and are playing skins or closest to the pin. Our group was not happy hitting off the matts but this course get's so much traffic it would be impossible to keep the tee boxes in fresh condition. My Son James nearly had two Aces landing within inches of the pin so that was a highlight. The course record is 18 by Jackson Van Paris as of 10/30/23

Very nice 9 hole course with 6 sets of tees. The back tees are 3030 yards so it is not long. You…read morecan walk, ride or use a pull cart. It is not super challlenging but is scenic. You can shoot bigger scores if you hit into the woods or backyards. Greens were slow and it hasnt rained. Lots of traps in fairways and around greens along with some water. For 18 holes you play the same 9. Try different tees. Only 1 water fountain on course and no coolers.

We were in Pinehurst for the US Kids World Championships and my grandson played on this course. The…read moreyoung lady working in the pro shop was amazing. I gave her my name the first day when getting a cart. Every day after that she greeted me by name when I walked in. She was helpful, friendly and efficient! She definitely contributed to our very enjoyable experience!

Amazing course, a must play while at Pinehurst. The grass driving range was the nicest I…read moreexperienced of the courses we played. Some amazing holes and a tough challenge! I loved it and will definitely play it again! We were debating if we liked this course or #8 better... it was a close vote but number # edged it slightly. This is one of the best courses I have ever played but either the 3rd or 4th favorite at Pinehurst. Number 2 is the best , I would say #4 or #8 would be second and third .... really tough to rank but this course is amazing! I wish I could play it everyday!

Beautiful views. Well layed out. Great practice facilties…read more Wide fairways. Tough but fair greens. Started quad par bogie quad and then parred out. Keep your drive out of the trees and you'll be fine. There is no OB. It does certainly help when you blast a shot into someone's yard and then get a free drop two clubs from the white stakes. Apparently they are changing this rule soon. OB is coming to National. Anyhow, I would recommend it for the price an quality of course.

This place would not honor my golf now reservation a guy name tag was terrible hung up on me lost…read more$65 please ask them to honor a golf now reservation as they are members of the golf now app

This has improved dramatically since these reviews. New greens and updated club house makes this a…read moregood destination. Packages are great and reasonable with overnight stays. I think this is a must play in the area. Challenging and fun. Great staff. They have breakfasts for golfers and throw a bbq every Thursday night.

Great Course in great condition. The day started overcast but ended in sunny weather and green…read morespeeds adjusted throughout based on moisture. Greens are pretty quick but sloped enough that too fast would be unfair and that is not the case. A lot of interesting holes, some housing along the course but never intruding with big setbacks and plenty of holes routed through woodlands and no houses. Felt like a good country club course. I would recommend the course to any mid to better player. I played it about 6,700 yards or so and that was a challenge. Tips would be tough if you're not 300 off the tee regularly.

Incredible course. Amazing clubhouse. Great food. Easily one of the best courses outside of the…read moreresort. Must play.

I had the privilege of being invited to play the Cardinal course at CNCC today. It was an absolute…read moretreat. Let me start with the basics. CCNC is one of the very best clubs in the entire south east. I have been to many, and CCNC is second to none. The pro shop is stocked with everything you could ever want. I picked up a Peter Millar Summer Collection shirt. The Cardinal course was in perfect shape. The tee boxes, fairways, traps and all were what you'd see at a major PGA tour event. The Bermuda greens were running at least an 11, if not more. Seriously, the best greens I have played in a very long time. Don't be above the hole, because it is tough to get it close. This was the best day at the best golf course.