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Welcome to Pinehurst! Check us out at https://www.pinehurst.com/ Open's First Anchor Site. Pinehurst has served as the host of the U.S. The U.S. ft.
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Our Purpose:
As the Cradle of American Golf, we honor timeless traditions and inspire legendary stories, one smile, one round, one moment at a time. Pinehurst Resort, located in Village of Pinehurst, NC, is a world class and historic golf destination that also provides premier meeting and event amenities. Best known as The Cradle of American Golf, Pinehurst has hosted more single golf championships than any site in the United States and named as the U.S. Open in 1999, 2005, 2014 and 2024, with four more major championships scheduled through 2047. Women's Open, played here in 2014, returns in 2029. Opened in 1895 to offer guests a place to gather and enjoy the pine-scented outdoors, today Pinehurst blends the modern luxury of the 2,200-acre property with grand hotels, meeting space to accommodate up to 1,000, championship golf, and an exceptional spa. Easily accessed via Raleigh-Durham Airport (70 miles north), Pinehurst is located in the beautiful Sandhills of North Carolina. Quick facts:
* 480 upscale guest rooms
* 80,000 sq. of meeting space
* 20 outdoor unique venues to hold gatherings, from the Pavilion at Lake Pinehurst to Glow Golf at night on The Cradle
* 10 golf courses, including famed No. 2, as well as acclaimed designs of No. 4, No. 8, No. 10, and The Cradle short course
* Award-winning Golf Academy
* Mobil Four-Star Spa
* Premier Tennis facility
* Wide variety across 10 restaurants, including fine dining, casual fare, Pinehurst Brewing Co. and more
* Shopping in historic New England-style Village
* Business amenities to suit today’s traveler, including in-house A/V team.
* World Golf Hall of Fame on site

Pinehurst is known for its people, an exceptional staff that does more than cross off a list – they make an event happen, with ease. At Pinehurst, it’s not just about a meeting. It’s not just about a hotel. It’s about delivering an unforgettable experience.

10/30/2026

The 2026 Cradle Knockout Champion will take home the belt on Wednesday, November 4!

Eligible Competitors
1) Anyone that reached the closest-to-the-pin round in previous CKOs
2) Last Chance Qualifiers who make it to the third round

Register for our 50-player Last Chance Qualifier at 3:30 PM on Wednesday. Competitors will play from 4th tee to 4th green using standard CKO rules.

Entry is $10 cash, with half the pot going to charity. Players reaching the closet-to-the-pin round will qualify for the CKO Championship, played immediately following the Last Chance Qualifier.

The Schedule:
3:30 pm Last Chance Qualifier registration opens
4:00 pm Last Chance Qualifier begins
4:15 pm All Championship qualifiers must arrive
4:30 pm Championship round begins as soon as Last Chance Qualifier ends

The Championship will feature two rounds:
Round 1: Finish within the 20-foot circle
Round 2: Closest-to-the-Pin
The player who finishes closest-to-the-pin in the final round will be crowned 2026 CKO Champion!

The winner takes home the first-ever CKO belt and a two-night, three-round stay for two at Pinehurst Resort. The prize includes one round on The Cradle, one round on No. 2, 4, 10, or 11, and a third round based on tee time availability. Prize is non-transferable and not redeemable for cash.

We can’t wait to see who makes history!

10/28/2026

Wednesday, November 4 will crown our first Cradle Knockout Champion! Anyone who reached the Closest-to-the-pin round in 2026 is eligible to compete in the inaugural CKO Championship Rounds.

There’s great news for those who haven’t qualified, we will have a smaller field Last Chance CKO (registration at 3:30pm). 50 players will hit a shot from 4 tee to 4 green with normal CKO rules. $10 cash game with half the pot going to charity. Any players who reach the final round will be eligible for the Championship Round which will take place immediately after.

CKO Championship will be the normal shot (4 tee to 1 green) and will be two rounds (1) 20 foot circle (2) closest to the pin. The player who hits the ball closest to the pin in the second round will be declared the 2026 CKO Champion!

Winner will receive the first ever CKO belt - they also win a 2-night, 3-round stay for two at the resort. One round on Cradle, one round on 2,4,10 or 11, one additional round based on tee time availability. The prize is non-transferable and not redeemable for cash.

We look forward to seeing you there!

10/27/2026

What is the scariest shot in Pinehurst?

10/24/2026

Cotton candy skies over the Magnolia Inn

📸 Dustin Burrell

10/22/2026

Station 21 🤌

10/19/2026

The team continues work on Pinehurst No. 11, coming March 2027

10/17/2026

A great snippet from the member q&a with Jack Nicklaus • Our day recap is now on YouTube

10/15/2026

Pinehurst No. 10, sunrise

10/13/2026

Golden hour on No. 4 yesterday evening

10/09/2026

Had to celebrate our emcee’s birthday on Cradle Knockout

Address

80 Carolina Vista
Pinehurst, NC
28374

Website

https://www.pinehurst.com/

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