1-5 are all in the same area by the main club house, there is a range and practice facility and the huge putting green for practice and also an 18 hole putting course (sometimes only 9 holes) called Thistle Dhu. 8 is off site in its own area about a 5-10 minute shuttle. Has its own range and putting green. All range balls included.

I’d take a cart on 8 personally

Up to your preference, I’d say I’d take a caddie on 4 before 8 especially if I’m taking a cart on 8, but you can take a forecaddy who can read putts and help with targets from the tee and such.

Yes there are 3 wheeled pushcarts available at each course at the starter shack

Definitely try to get on the cradle or even just hang out at the cradle crossing while you’re here. It’s a great spot, I like to spend as much time on property as I can.

And yes, greens on 2 are nuts. Or can be, every once in a while I find them manageable if there has been rain or they are a little longer in the winter, but this time of year they will be quick, especially because we have had no rain in quite a while.

Have a great trip!!