Melrose golf course swings into action to protect newts

The golf club has been granted just under £10,000 from SBC so it can provide the necessary habitats for the protected species.

The machinery will cost nearly £16,000 – with the club contributing just under £6,000.

It means, with the off-season approaching, it can take a different approach to work on the course which should protect the newts.

Chris believes it also gives them a new and unique selling point.

“I think it puts Melrose Golf Club on the map a little bit, in terms of a uniqueness,” he said.

“It’s something we’d certainly like to promote.”