Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Country Club
Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Country Club
GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
4.4
204 Reviews (204)
5 Stars
79
4 Stars
75
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
17
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
91.9%
Recommend this course
168 out of 204 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.8
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
5.0
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.9
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 9 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.5
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.7%
Recommend this course
38 out of 41 reviews
Read Reviews
frame.svg
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
circle-star.svg
Course Highlights
This championship layout delivers outstanding value, with immaculate fairways, tee boxes, and greens that consistently impress golfers at every price point. Welcoming pro shop staff and a smooth pace of play round out a premium experience worth the trip from Edinburgh.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Parkland/Woodland
Par 73
Length 6990 yards
Slope 136
Rating 73.7

Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Country Club is an 18-hole parkland and woodland golf course. The golf course was designed by former Ryder Cup player Dave Thomas in 2001 and has been awarded the Scottish Award for Environmental Excellence in Golf.

The Macdonald Cardona golf course is located in a unique setting, with a backdrop of the Borders hills. It is skirted by the Tweed River and features wide, undulating greens.

Book a Tee Time at
Macdonald Cardrona Hotel
Powered by GolfNow.co.uk
Hot Deals at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel
View more Hot Deals on

Course Details

Year Built 2001
Architect Dave Thomas (2001)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Lee Westwood Golf School"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Resort Casual

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Sports

Fitness
The Best Way To Book Is With GolfPass+
waivedfees
10 rounds of waived fees
golf ball.svg
$120 in tee time credits
teetime protection.svg
Tee Time Protection
redeemtrophy
Redeem GolfPass points

Reviews

4.4
204 Reviews (204)
Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Cadrona

The course was in good condition and withstood the recent heavy rain which contributed to some greens being slow for summer time . Enjoyed my round of golf while managing to avoid the thick heavy rough, most of the time !

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

top course

My first time playing the course.

I had a wonderful day and the course was in fabulous condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

The course is in excellent condition. Changeable weather made the course relatively challenging. The upkeep is excellent and the staff very helpful. Travelled over 2 hours to to play, and it was well worth it. I will be back very soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Cardrona Great Layout

Booked and played before a hotel stay . Friendly staff in the pro shop and spikes bar . 2nd time playing fantastic layout . Was however pretty disappointed in the condition. The semi rough and bunkers in particular. Would give it another go at some point views and layout are heard to beat !

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Enjoyable and testing layout

Used to play this course regularly, glad to see that it’s back in good condition. Only a few soft/wet patches on 7, 17 and 18 fairways (Despite all the rain over the last few months). All the tee boxes and greens were in good condition. Always enjoyed the lay out. Practice area needs money spent on it. No nets, range is closed and putting green needs a bit of work.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Pristine

Played Saturday the 24th of Feb 2024 and this course was excellent 👏 credit to the greenkeepers thus course for winter is amazing. Bar staff didn't offer much help but the club shop was friendly and very helpful.

Will definitely be returning we'll done and we'll worth the money 👍👌

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Default User Avatar
Commented on 03/13/2024

Are fairway Mats in use mate?

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Winter Golf

Course in really good condition considering the time of year and recent heavy rain. Would highly recommend if you want a game at this time of year playing from proper Tees and to big greens. Will definitely be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Big improvement

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Peebles Gem

Golf course in great condition, great morning out and staff a pleasure.

WELL WORTH ANOTHER VISIT.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Simply Stunning

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Much improved and great value

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!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Needs water

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

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Brilliant course

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%

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Nearby Courses
Innerleithen, Peebles-shire
4.4171122995
44
Peebles, Peebles-shire
Semi-Private
4.6986139283
97
Galashiels, Selkirkshire
Private
4.1568627451
33
West Linton, Peebles-shire
Semi-Private
4.8862745098
47
Galashiels, Selkirkshire
Public
4.3340336134
13
Selkirk, Selkirkshire
3.0
1
Rosewell, Midlothian
Private
0.0
0
Penicuik, Midlothian
4.7794117647
104
Biggar, South Lanarkshire
3.0
3
Lauder, Berwickshire
0.0
0
Ashkirk, Selkirkshire
Public
4.675070028
41
Gorebridge, Midlothian
Municipal
0.0
0
Golf Packages

Ireland’s Best of the North West Golf Package

FROM $347 (USD)
NORTHWEST IRELAND | Experience pure, rugged links courses with an authentic slice of Ireland with this package. Slightly off the beaten track, this package combines fantastic golf with incredible scenery and fantastic food that will give you a true taste of Ireland. Play one of Europe’s longest courses at Donegal Golf Club and admire the Atlantic Ocean at Rosses Point – this break is definitely for the more adventurous golfer!

The Complete Scottish Coast to Coast Golf Tour

FROM $577 (USD)
SCOTLAND| Starting on the South West coast, making a stop to experience the iconic home of golf at St Andrews and finishing down in North Berwick, this package is jam packed with three past and present Open Championship courses as well as a few hidden treasures along the way. Staying in 4 and 5* hotels along the way, this tour will offer you unforgettable golf, delicious food and sensational views as well as potentially the chance to play the phenomenal Old Course at St Andrews.

St Andrews, Highlands & Edinburgh Trilogy Tour

FROM $387 (USD)
SCOTLAND| A golf tour that allows you to experience the iconic Home of Golf at St Andrews, the spectacular golf of the Scottish Highlands and the historic city of Edinburgh is certainly not one to miss out on. Spend 4 days in St Andrews and take on the outstanding Old Course, then transfer to the highlands for some spectacular links golf at Royal Dornoch and Castle Stuart and finish the tour in Edinburgh with a chance to explore the Scottish Capital.

Easy Edinburgh Golf Package

FROM $417 (USD)
EDINBURGH| Enjoy 7 nights' accommodations at the No.12 Hotel & Bistro and 5 rounds of golf at Gullane No. 1 at Gullane Golf Club, Dunbar Golf Club, West Links at North Berwick Golf Club, Gullane No. 2 Course at Gullane Golf Club, and Kilspindie Golf Club.

The Open Championship Links Odyssey

FROM $597 (USD)
SCOTLAND | Enjoy 7 nights’ accommodations in a Bed & Breakfast (2 nights in Troon, 2 nights in North Berwick, and 3 nights in St. Andrews) and up to 5 rounds of golf at Turnberry – Alisa Course, Royal Troon – Old Course, Muirfield, Carnoustie – Championship Course, and the Old Course at St. Andrews.
Now Reading
  • Home

  • Memberships

  • Library

  • Account