Macdonald Cardrona Hotel & Country Club

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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 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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Craig P rated 1 out of 5

Reviewed Jan 10 2017

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Craig P rated 1 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 22 2016

I played this Cardrona on the sixth of June 2016.
The course was basically unplayable. There was no sand in the bunkers, I don't mean not much sand I mean none at all. the greens had little or no grass on them and were rock hard, you had to pitch ten yards in front of them to have any chance of staying on the green.
The staff in general were next to useless, we were there for two days and all we heard was guests and players complaining.

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brian h rated 1 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 28 2013

worst greens that i have played on in a long time very poor maintained fairways and bunkers Ive played once and never again

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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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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 show

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Nick D rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed May 30 2017

Overall the setting is very good. The course is challenging and you really do need a guide book to help you plot the holes. There are 3 par 3's all are btw 190-200 yds be warned. There is also quite a walk beteeen some holes which makes the total length almost 7miles. The fairways were good and well trimmed. The bunkers are hard and bare in some and then plentiful in others luck of the draw and there are plenty of bunkers out there. The main issues were the greens they were very wooly in the majority of places and had been hollowtimed but weren't sanded over which left the dreaded holes all over the greens and of course this meant they didn't run True which really spoiled the overall experience. It could be something really good but on our visit it wasn't good at all.

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Adam H rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 14 2016

went on a deal and wondered why it was so cheap ???the green were shocking and the service in the hotel was even worse ,the only glad thing was we got our tee time moved forewards so we could get the round over with,which was a same as the place was in a stunning location and would of been a memorable round;(

(Round played: Jun 2016 - Score: 87 Handicap: 5.5)

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Adam H rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 14 2016

went on a deal and wondered why it was so cheap ???the green were shocking and the service in the hotel was even worse ,the only glad thing was we got our tee time moved forewards so we could get the round over with,which was a same as the place was in a stunning location and would of been a memorable round;(

(Round played: Jun 2016 - Score: 87 Handicap: 5.5)

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Slawomir K rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed May 17 2012

very challenging course.when i played fairway was poor long grass, greens slow
lots of water.huge bush around fairways so easy to lost ball.
i not will be back in this course
17 pound i paid

(Round played: May 2012 - Score: 109 Handicap: )

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Bradley B rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed May 15 2012

if you like a challenging course then this is the course for you lots of bunkers to catch you off the tee and neer the green also really slow greens and there is alot of water on the fairway if there has been rain so you dont get value in your shots i think i can hit the ball along way and even i needed a driver and wood for every par 4/5 (was very bad when we played it so much water on the fairways) we got on for £17 on tee off times

(Round played: May 2012 - Score: 100 Handicap: 11.6)

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Darran C rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 6 2010

Go off the fairway and you will struggle to find your ball , greens were terriible.

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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!

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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!

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Macdonald Cardrona Hotel & Country Club Facilities & 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.