Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Country Club

Played Cardrona many times and it’s been well documented that the course, especially the greens suffered post Covid, but I’m pleased to say that it’s picked up really well so hats off to the greens staff for making it playable again. It’s a great venue for stay and play and even better for society outings, which I’ll be looking into again for next year as time has run out for this year, but weather permitting I’ll be back don again before the year is out.
Thanks also to the starter, who was welcoming and friendly and helpful.

Golf course in great condition, great morning out and staff a pleasure.
WELL WORTH ANOTHER VISIT.

Amazing course, well looked after stunning setting, pro was very welcoming.

Much improved on the time I played around 3 years ago, when it was waterlogged and greens poor. No such issue this time, course in great condition. The pro at the shop was everything you want; warm, engaging, and knowledgable. There are far worse courses charging double this green fee. £25 a snip. It is long so get a buggy if it’s a warm day and get a course guide if you want to score well. Hidden undulations can look safe, but your in trouble. Great day out!

Staff were great,
Great course layout,
Scenery fantastic....

BUT - Greens were scorched and badly needed water.

That being said, still a fantastic course and somewhere I wouldnt hesitate to play again

Traveled over from Ireland , and I must say it was well worth it!
What a beautiful course - shot my lowest round here too!
The Men working the pro shop are absolute Gents and were very accommodating.
Will definitely be back 100%

We paid our £30 a head greenfees through the app and turned up at the course where the friendly starter advised the course was in far better condition than it had been and that some work had taken place on the greens the day before. I was really looking forward to playing as it had been one of my favourite courses. All went well until we got to the first green. A putt from around 6 feet rolled around 2 before coming to a complete stop in all the excess sand on the green. Unfortunately this was the case on almost all of the greens, with sand lying everywhere making it next to impossible to putt properly. I completely understand the need to top dress the greens, however on most courses the excess sand is swept off making it still possible to putt. This was unfortunately not the case on Saturday. In my opinion the green fees should have been dramatically reduced due to the sand. One other thing were the new buggies at the course. They were great, however £40 is a ridiculous price for an electric buggy.

Truly challenging course but well worth playing. Was in great condition for the time of year and the weather gods were kind to us. A very long course would recommend a buggy as is long both on the holes and between the holes. greens were true and the sand and the bunkers appeared to be brand new. it was a pleasure thank you

I played this course in October last year and the greens were not good at all . And the whole place needed some attention,
I was pleased with how the whole course has improved
From the greens to the bunkers you can see how much it’s come on in 6 months
Well done

The course is in relatively good condition although the day we played it was very wet. There is a lot of walking from 4-5,, 7-8, 8-9 and 9-10. The bunkers across the course were not raked and often full of dog footprints which needs sorting.

The course is in a stunning location but there is a lot of walking between some holes. Bunkers needed raking and dog prints in many of them. Course could be great with more care and attention

I was a bit wary playing the course having read some reviews but the greens have recovered very well bar maybe one or two. You look at the yardage and think you'll eat it alive, you won't. It would be a better course to play second time around, I hit an ok ball but there were a couple of par 4s I couldn't get near to due to the course layout, big dog legs where you need to hit a very long drive or long second. Good course though, beautiful scenery, one to plot your way around.

Everything was great but unfortunately they lost the greens last year and they are just starting to work to get them back.staff are great so much so going back next month for another couple of rounds

Mark and his crew went out of their way to have my son and I play their wonderful course. They were able to get us set out early in the morning before the shop opened and allowed us to play a very enjoyable around. The nearby scenery of historical ruins and sheep filled pastures was a bonus.

Thanks again!

Had a great round with my wife in tow. We were warned that they had an issue with the greens over covid and they were indeed bumpy, but coming together nicely. Quite obviously a lot of work been put into this. Mark at the desk was brilliant and gave us the low down. This is the hardest round I have attempted in my short golf “career” and quite honestly I can say that whilst it challenged, it also allowed for some great shots in beautiful scenery. Get the buggy if you can because it is some walk. But once the greens are fully rescued this will once again be a golf treasure. Loved it.

Great day out on a tough, long course. Staff were lovely and the course seems to be moving in a great direction.