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How to make Payne Stewart’s putt that won the 1999 U.S. Open

There’s a secret to making Payne Stewart’s famed putt to win the 1999 U.S. Open at Pinehurst.

You see, Payne knew something no one else can see.

But Pinehurst’s Willie McRae knows it. So does Eddie Mac.

So do all the Pinehurst caddies.

Want to make Payne’s putt?

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We are exactly 3 weeks out from our annual holiday drone show • Tickets at the link in bio, see you Friday Nov 27
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That’s a wrap on the 2026 Cradle Knockout! A big congratulations to Oliver Sean who was crowned our first ever CKO Champion!
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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!
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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!
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What is the scariest shot in Pinehurst?
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We are exactly 3 weeks out from our annual holiday drone show • Tickets at the link in bio, see you Friday Nov 27
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That’s a wrap on the 2026 Cradle Knockout! A big congratulations to Oliver Sean who was crowned our first ever CKO Champion!
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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!
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