Scottish club completes £90,000 bunker project

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Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa, Peebles, near Edinburgh, has completed a £90,000 project to renovate the bunkers on the 6,856 yard, par 72 layout. The work has meant the bunkers now drain much better than they previously did.

In addition, the former European Challenge Tour venue has also completed a programme of sand exchange on every bunker, while renovation work has also been completed on the course’s numerous pathways.

Keith Pickard, group director of Golf, Leisure & Spa at Macdonald Hotels & Resorts, said: “With a number of fairways skirting the River Tweed, we have had instances in the past where the riverbanks have over-flowed, causing damage to the course.

“One of the goals of this renovation project was to ensure the bunkers are capable of draining as efficiently as possible, enabling the course to be in tournament condition for our members and visitors, all-year-round.”

The cut lines of every bunker have also been enhanced to ensure they are more visible from the fairways and accurately match Dave Thomas’ original course design.

Keith added: “We are hugely fortunate at Cardrona to have such a scenic golf course, but the work we have carried out has further enhanced its overall aesthetic appeal, ensuring golfers will enjoy the very best experience, whenever they play. The positive feedback we have already had from guests certainly suggests that the renovation project has been a considerable success.”

This latest investment follows the £550,000 renovation project at Macdonald Hotels & Resorts’ five UK golf venues in 2016, which included greens’ projects works and new course maintenance vehicles as part of a commitment to enhance playing conditions.