Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Country Club
Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Country Club
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4.4
207 Reviews (207)
5 Stars
82
4 Stars
75
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
17
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
91.9%
Recommend this course
171 out of 207 reviews
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4.8
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
10
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
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 12 reviews
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4.6
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.9
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.7%
Recommend this course
36 out of 38 reviews
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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.

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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
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4.4
207 Reviews (207)
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4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
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4.0
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First Time Playing

Recommend a Buggy

Very nice course, great value, friendly staff. I would recommend a buggy because there is alot of ground to cover in-between holes. Greens could be better but all in all a nice course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Still a problem with Slow Play

The course was in much better condition today. There had been some effort put into controlling the moss on the greens and they had clearly been cut, rolled, moss killed, and sanded. This did create some bumps and the ball did still not run true but maybe over the next few weeks, this will improve. Much more irritating was slow play. We were following 2 groups of 3 who were not such experienced players but they would not let us through. An exasperating and frustrating afternoon. There requires an official on a buggy to ensure that players either keep up to their time or let faster players through. I appreciate we all had to learn and improve but we also learned about golf course etiquette.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Highly Recommend....

Unless you are paying well over £100 plus for a round it doesn’t get much better than this.....There is no course in Glasgow/Lanarkshire better......

I have played this course a few times over the past few years and never been let down...

Select the correct days and times and you won’t be disappointed....

Only slight hiccup is the area also is used by dog walkers,cyclists .......

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Good Afternoon Golf But Slow

Course was in overall good condition but the greens still need some work as they don't run true with some bumps and imperfections. The bunkers have also not been fully restored from the ravages of lockdown. The pace of play was slow owing to some inexperienced players who had difficulty with direction and distance. Appreciate we all had to learn at some time but it was still a frustrating afternoon.

It is still a good test of golf and I would recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

An enjoyable afternoon

My son and I enjoyed our round today on what is really nice course with some good holes.

At £35 for a buggy I thought this was a bit pricey and it could have been cleaner than it was !

However our overall experience was a good one and we will be back !

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

Cracking course

Lovely course along the banks of the tweed. Some challenging holes and tricky bunkers.

Staff very helpful.

Some excellent wildlife around the course too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Long!

This course is ok but there is a lot of walking between holes, an extra circa 5000 steps ! The greens were far too mossy also.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Massive potential

When we first arrived it was absolutely pouring with rain and we all feared the worse but we lucked out with the weather and after 4/5 holes it went off and we got a little bit of drizzle towards the end of the round.

Just before we teed off there was a sign saying 'all bunkers GUR' which was disapointing not sure if this was due to covid or not but some of the bunkers could have been played from using the 12 inch rule since they had not been raked.

The layout of the course is absolutely tremendous and every hole is individual. Some holes require a fade others a draw and there was not many occasions where you were hitting the same clubs into greens. All 4 of us loved the course even tho some members may require a bank loan to replace the amount of balls they lost.

The only negative for us was the greens. The greens were covered in moss and basically no grass on them. This made them very very slow and the most common phrase of our day 'hit it'. Every hole there would be at least 1 of our group leaving a putt 8 foot short from ranges of around 15/20 foot. This is the only thing that let the course down slightly as the rest of the course was in great condition.

The potential this course has is fantastic if a bit of work could be done with the greens and all of our 4 ball at some point said 'imagine how good this place would be if they got the greens sorted.

We are looking to get a golfing weekend with over night stay with our work colleagues of around 20+ guys and all 4 that played today will be recommending this place with a 'but' about the greens which may become the deciding factor which unfortunitly means we will go elsewhere.

On a whole great value for money, great course, great views

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value!

First time playing here today and it was great. Staff were very friendly. The course is long and keeps you thinking. It was in very good condition despite the greenkeepers being short staffed which resulted in the bunkers being in a little need of TLC but that is totally understandable given the current climate. Great value for money and the surroundings are second to none. Will definitely be back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fantastic views

Great course with amazing views only downside is the distance between greens n tee offs but if u haven't played u must try it great for big hitters some monster par 5s with huge greens to aim for

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good but could have been much more

We played Saturday for the first time.

All bunkers as GUR. Not great.

As first timers no real info from staff re course.

Heard from others regarding three holes had to be accessed over a bridge.

Long distance between some holes with not great directions on where next tee was.

At this time of year buggy hire at £35. Was more than the cost of the round I thought was too costly.

The course itself was mostly in good condition.

We enjoyed the round but as I say this could have been so much more.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

First of all. Staff in pro shop were very helpful and welcoming. Giving great service.

Fairways immaculate and greens are good.

Greens are fast which I like... not bumpy as other reviews say.

Overall a great challenge for anyone’s game par 3’s are difficult aswell.

Excellent course well worth the money!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Good experience

Overall a good experience. Greens need attention but fairways in excellent condition. Good test.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Everything was excellent bar the greens

Fairways were absolutely immaculate, course was in great condition however the greens were very poor!

It looks like they have been doing some work to the greens and were therefore long and very bobbly.

However for £15 we were able to put that to the back of our minds as the rest of the course was fantastic.

Buggy definitely needed as it is a resort course, I’m a fit 24 year old and was struggling the last two holes

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great for the time of year....

Course was empty... In great condition considering the time of year. Greens has been scarified so a little bumpy, but good overall

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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