Macdonald Cardrona Hotel & Country Club
Course Information
Macdonald Cardrona Hotel & Country Club, Borders is an 18 hole, par 72 (7010 yard), resort, parkland golf course designed by Dave Thomas in 2001.
18 holes | Par 72 | 7010 yards | Resort | Parkland
Macdonald Cardrona Hotel & Country Club Information
Golf Club Overview
Address: Cardrona, Peebles, Borders, EH45 0HX United Kingdom
Tel: 0870 194 2114
Website: https://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/our-hotels/macdonald-cardrona-hotel-golf-spa/golf/
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Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: £££££
Midweek Guide: £45.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £55.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| cardrona | White | 72 | 72 | 6856 | ||
| cardrona | Yellow | 72 | 71 | 6555 | ||
| cardrona | yellow | 72 | 73 | 6555 | ||
| cardrona | red | 73 | 73 | 6183 | ||
Macdonald Cardrona Hotel & Country Club Reviews
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3.55
AVERAGE RATING 3.8
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What the club says: Designed by the renowned golf architect Dave Thomas, creator of The Belfry, this par 73 course presents a challenge, and includes some of the Scottish Borders' most attractive scenery. Making the most of wood, park and river, Cardrona has something for every golfer. Although remarkably flat, given the rolling hillsides around you, there are plenty of wooded and sandy surprises to keep you on your spikes!
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Mark M rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 18 2024
Mark McCluskey
Following days of rain the course was in a poor condition with a number of fairways soaking, muddy footpaths and generally unpleasant conditions underfoot.On another day or at any other course the conditions would have been sufficient for the course to be closed. the distance between tees is lengthy and for 'older' golfers there is just too much walking. Buggies however not available or sensible in such conditions. Additionally playing off mats should have been mandatory.
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Mark S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 20 2023
Excellent Value
Having read some of the reviews, we were a little trepidatious of what we'd find. We needn't have worried. The course and green were in excellent condition! We'll be back!Reviewer Rating
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Peter rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 23 2023
Had problem with greens last couple of seasons but played 18/04/23 and they have definitely improved,very tidy course and a credit to the staff for the hard work,excellent test of golf,a must play.
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JIM WILDE rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 15 2022
Another enjoyable day at Cardrona
Back at Cardrona for another round with my son. Looked after well by Mark this time who was very welcoming. The course itself continues to improve with new sand in all the bunkers ! The greens which were always an issue in the past are almost back to how they should be and with a little more time will compliment the rest of this beautiful course set up. We will be back !!Reviewer Rating
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Jim / Edinburgh rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 27 2022
Played the course with my son on sat 27/8/22. The course condition was by far the best we have encountered having played it a number of times over recent years. The putting greens which were very poor in the past have improved enormously and have obviously benefited from a lot of hard work by the greens staff. We were looked after very well by Chris and would recommend a visit to this beautiful part of Scotland to enjoy a round or two. I have no doubt the next time we play and write a review, my rating will be a 10 !
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Stuart W rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 25 2022
Greens in very poor condition but the weather was great and the course other than the greens was okay
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Jonathan D rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 2 2022
Coming back
Heard the greens were bad and with only one or two exceptions they are.Fairways, tees and bunkers are fine. The thick rough is a nightmare and I lost many balls as my driving fell apart. Not many on and good pace of play!
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Alan G rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 5 2022
Getting There
The greens on the course suffered badly following an irrigation failure last year but they are getting there albeit some slower than others. Some remain a "hit and hope" but others are getting smoother. There is also evidence of investment in the bunker management with fresh white sand waiting to be raked into place. The rest of the course is in good condition and by the end of May i would predict that the course will be back to its former self.Reviewer Rating
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Mark L rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 25 2021
Suffering
Having been a regular visitor to Cardrona for a long time I decided to pay it another visit last week, taking a friend down for their first visit.Arriving at the course it looked as good as usual with the practice range in good condition. Whilst waiting on the pro shop to open we got talking to a couple of members who told us the course had gone downhill recently due to an issue during the summer where something went wrong with the greens not being watered correctly. We took this to expect greens that maybe didn't run as true as usual. Unfortunately this was far from the reality. While the tee boxes and fairways were in great condition for the time of year the greens were absolutely horrendous. It appears all the grass on them died during the summer and its just starting to grow back now. Unfortunately this is happening sporadically across the greens making them absolutely impossible to putt on. Every single attempt at a putt would hop and skip all the way to the hole. Sometimes bouncing left and right along the way. There were actually some putts that bounced up in the air as they made their way towards the hole. The worst one jumped at least 4 inches in the air. This most be devastating for the members as the greens used to be fantastic. One positive was the reaction of the guy in the pro shop. When we told him how bad they were and that we'd driven for over an hour to get there he offered to refund our green fees which at least demonstrated the customer service side of things was as good as ever. He explained they'd got a load of new machines and work would be starting soon to get them back in good condition for next season. Being honest the best thing they could do would be to either close the course entirely to give the greens time to grow and recover or move to full winter greens. It would be easier to putt on the fairways at the moment anyway. I really wish the staff at Cardrona all the best and hope the course gets back to its former glory as it was a tremendous course in the past and always one of my favourites
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south queensferry rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 13 2021
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Played 12th August 2021. Testing course Fairways great. However greens looked like the were never looked after. Bunkers never raked. Poor showReviewer Rating
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Simon O rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 30 2021
Great visit to the championship course at Cardrona
Been a few years since last visited the course but glad I persisted and came back. The greens were brown and broken in a few places but we firm and fast. The course was well maintained and with very few divots. The staff have done well to maintain it over the forced closure. I recalled the challenges from my last visit and the course presented me with equal difficulty this time round. The was a even spread of players and despite being on foot I was not chased down by any two ball buggie pairing. Ready for another round tomorrow.Reviewer Rating
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Chris B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 29 2021
Excellent test
This is a must play course, unfortunately at the present time the greens are not in very good condition, very burnt. However they do run true if a trifle slickReviewer Rating
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Duncan F rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 20 2020
Not as bad as people say, but a bit repetitive
Tends to be moist, not surprising given its location. Greens not very healthy, though playing surprisingly well- holding yet not too slow. , Bunkers currently atrocious- may be purely a covid phenomenon. Number 1 rough is more like no2, but the balk seems to sit up ok. deep rough is jungle, but there?s so much space before you reach it, you shouldn't really be there!Reviewer Rating
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Duncan F rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 10 2020
Not as bad as people say, but a bit repetitive
Tends to be moist, not surprising given its location. Greens not very healthy, though playing surprisingly well- holding yet not too slow. , Bunkers currently atrocious- may be purely a covid phenomenon. Number 1 rough is more like no2, but the balk seems to sit up ok. deep rough is jungle, but there?s so much space before you reach it, you shouldn't really be there!Reviewer Rating
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Duncan F rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 8 2020
Not as bad as people say, but a bit repetitive
Tends to be moist, not surprising given its location. Greens not very healthy, though playing surprisingly well- holding yet not too slow. , Bunkers currently atrocious- may be purely a covid phenomenon. Number 1 rough is more like no2, but the balk seems to sit up ok. deep rough is jungle, but there?s so much space before you reach it, you shouldn't really be there!Reviewer Rating
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Duncan F rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 8 2020
Not as bad as people say, but a bit repetitive
Tends to be moist, not surprising given its location. Greens not very healthy, though playing surprisingly well- holding yet not too slow. , Bunkers currently atrocious- may be purely a covid phenomenon. Number 1 rough is more like no2, but the balk seems to sit up ok. deep rough is jungle, but there?s so much space before you reach it, you shouldn't really be there!Reviewer Rating
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Alexander G rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 9 2020
Good course
This is a decent course, we felt that it could have been in better condition.Reviewer Rating
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Graham B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 7 2020
All alone
This is the fourth time I have played here, very challenging and long course.Fairways in excellent condition, Greens were patchy, but playable.
Only seen another 3 golfers during my round. so obviously there are a lot of people missing out on this course.
Staff in shop very friendly and welcoming.
I will be back to play in very near future, this would be my membership course if I lived closer.
No rating for food / drink or practice facilities as these were not open.
Loved every visit to this course.
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Graham B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 7 2020
All alone
This is the fourth time I have played here, very challenging and long course.Fairways in excellent condition, Greens were patchy, but playable.
Only seen another 3 golfers during my round. so obviously there are a lot of people missing out on this course.
Staff in shop very friendly and welcoming.
I will be back to play in very near future, this would be my membership course if I lived closer.
No rating for food / drink or practice facilities as these were not open.
Loved every visit to this course.
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Greg M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 19 2019
Brilliant golf course
Great course in the borders. Challenging for all levels of golfer, only complaint was pace of play!Reviewer Rating
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Chris M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 20 2019
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Graham B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 26 2019
Cardrona
Green like lightening, keep out the rough, deep trouble hard to get out. Long course but excellent, playing it again tomorrowReviewer Rating
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Tom B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 2 2019
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Fantastic but very challenging hence a championship course.Reviewer Rating
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Mick L rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 1 2019
Lovely
Gorgeous setting, very good condition, greens were a bit slow / sandy. Payed sunday & Monday; perfect weather (unusual I'm told) but really enjoyed it.(Round played: Apr 2019 - Score: 101 Handicap: 24.4)
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Jim T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 4 2018
a beautiful setting
A group of friends and I played Cardrona in the height of summer, so the conditions were quite challenging. The course was very brown, which made the ball travel for miles on the fairways but the greens also lightning quick, which made it tricky to putt. The course is in the beautiful setting of the Tweed Valley and the clubhouse is very well equipped as you would expect.Reviewer Rating
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Graham B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 3 2018
November outing
Excellent course which was empty. Some fantastic holes. Lady in shop was very pleasant polite and helpful. We will play this course again.Reviewer Rating
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Brian F rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 10 2018
Top Challenge - Long Day
Played the course on a very busy Saturday and ended up with a 5.5 hour round due to how busy it was. Just as well the scenery is absolutely stunning and the course was in superb condition to balance out the waiting on every tee box. Keeping up with the game in front wasn't a problem at all yet we still had an example of a player from another party coming back to the tee on a par 3 due to a lost ball when two groups (ours) were waiting to tee off. No wonder the game gets bad press at times with that behaviour and big courses like this cramming in a four ball with questionable handicaps on every available tee time. Despite all of that the course is simply too good so it warrants a return visit.Reviewer Rating
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Paul F rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 3 2018
Excellent golf course in beautiful surroundings
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David W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 27 2018
Never met staff so friendly.
Lady at the front desk was ever so friendly, helpful and made for a great start to the day. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the golf course, some beautiful holes with stunning scenery. Beware of the 7th, it may just catch you out! Will be going back for sure.Reviewer Rating
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Mark G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 24 2018
Beautiful sceanary
Lovely course following river. Greens were recovering from winter and snow, so played slow and bumpy. As it was winter, we shared the course with three other groups - felt like it was our own.(Round played: Mar 2018 - Score: 102 Handicap: 19.1)
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Macdonald Cardrona Hotel & Country Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel & Country Club?
No, we are unaware of a driving range at this venue.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel & Country Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel & Country Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel & Country Club?
Yes there is a golf pro shop which you can access prior to your round of golf or visit to the golf club.
Are there changing facilities at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel & Country Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel & Country Club.
Can you hire buggies at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel & Country Club?
Buggy hire is available and will be subject to availability. Call prior to your visit to confirm you requirements.
Can you hire golf clubs at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel & Country Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Macdonald Cardrona Hotel & Country Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel & Country Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel & Country Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel & Country Club
Is there accommodation at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel & Country Club?
Yes there is accommodation at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel & Country Club. Please visit their website for further details and plan a golf break there.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel & Country Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Macdonald Cardrona Hotel & Country Club for further details.
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