Hole 9 at Pinehurst Resort Country Club The Cradle
- Par
- 3
- Yardage
- 112 yds
- Hazards
- 2 bunkers
Aerial source not provided
Green size: 30 yds deep × 27 yds wide
Scorecard yardage is for The Cradle tees. The aerial shows its labeled reference position; distance rings measure to the green.
The Cradle tees · Par 3 · 112 yards
The plan for No. 9
Finish by separating the foreground sand from the small target beyond it.
Off the tee
Check the actual distance and choose a club that reaches the putting surface comfortably. A short shot into the foreground sand leaves another demanding pitch. From this tee the green is 107 yards to the front, 118 to the center and 127 to the back. Carrying front bunker 1 takes 38 yards. Carrying front bunker 2 takes 65 yards.
Approach & recovery
From a missed green, choose the broad portion as the recovery target. The bunker beside the rear-right edge reduces the room for an aggressive finish.
On the green
The compact target rewards a ball safely on the surface. Take the time to read the closing putt rather than rushing because the course is short.
Watch for
- Foreground sand
- Rear-right bunker
- Compact green
Hole 9 Green Complex
Mapped green boundary
Green size: 3,394 sq ft
How did Hole 9 play?
How did this hole play today?
Research notes
- The architect’s published episode notes discuss The Cradle’s role in making short-course golf central to the resort experience. (Architect-published episode highlights; not audio)[1]
Sources
- Golf Advisor Podcast Ep. 17: Gil Hanse and Matt Ginella at Dornoch Cottage — Hanse Golf Course Design / Golf Advisorhttps://www.hansegolfdesign.com/news/golf-advisor-podcast-ep-17-gil-hanse-and-matt-ginella-from-the-dornoch-cottage-in-pinehurst/