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3.7
359 Reviews (359)
5 Stars
175
4 Stars
128
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
12
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.5
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
70.5%
Recommend this course
320 out of 359 reviews
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3.0
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
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3 Stars
2
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0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.0
Value
2.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.3
StaffFriendliness
3.0
50.0%
Recommend this course
2 out of 4 reviews
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3.4
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
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6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
3.9
62.5%
Recommend this course
10 out of 16 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6859 yards
Slope 130
Rating 73.1

Situated along the shores of the Potomac River in southern Maryland, Swan Point Country Club has been ranked as one of the top 10 golf courses in the state. Golfers who enjoy playing in the Carolinas will feel right at home on this course. Water or marshland comes into play on 12 holes and there is an abundance of pine trees. The course is also home to a variety of wildlife including osprey, bald eagles, and deer. In addition to the water, strategically placed bunkers add another challenging element to the golf course. The par-5 fourth hole is considered the signature, mostly due to the challenging island green. Proper club selection is key in order to maneuver past the lake that runs along the entire left side of the fairway. The hole is especially hard on windy days.

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Course Details

Year Built 1986
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire. Collared shirt is required. No denim.

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

3.7
359 Reviews (359)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 14
Patio Dining 11
Dinner 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 31
Forced Carries 24
Bunkers 23
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 31
Advanced Golfers 22
Locals 19
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 29

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Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

DCtrip

Excellent condition; lots of water, of course; greens held well and putted smoothly. It was hot and very humid so not many people golfing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Better than being at work!

Can't beat the price, same as local muni courses but far more fun and challenging. Worth the drive!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great round

Great day of golf. Lucky day with low course traffic for late afternoon round. Course was in great shape, pace of play was good.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good course

Good course and a great layout. Lots of water and sand. I was hoping for a course that was closer to the shoreline of the Potomac because that's what a fellow golfer told me so, I was a little disappointed in that. Plenty of wildlife though. The greens were fast and firm but, the fairways were recently aerated and dry. They need to water the fairways more to get them in better shape. Overall nice course and I look forward to playing there again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Worth the drive!!

First visit to the course and was not disappointed.

Overall the course was in pretty good shape. A few greens were burned and bare in spots only, but otherwise no complaints. Players at this course seem to take pride in their course and repair ball marks and divots, this is a real plus. The scenery is unmatched for beauty, especially on the back 9. Had the good fortune to see and photograph a juvenile Bald Eagle (not white plumage yet) and the courses favorite Osprey.

This course plays much like the coastal course it is with an added Florida like flavor, especially in the 98 degree heat today provided.

Highly recommend playing this SoMD gem of a course!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good, but issues

First off- I love this course! The layout is challenging but fair.
However, there are spots in many fairways that are burnt and no sign of recovery- granted this is the first time I've seen it there, but disappointing on an otherwise good place to play.
Food and beverage are awesome- great beers on tap for the 19th hole and decent apps.
SPGC is still one of my favorite courses and I'll be back-

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Featured
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem

I'm hesitant to share the great experience I had today at Swan Point because I'd like to keep this place a secret! Tons of wildlife (Herons, Turtles, Ducks, Deer, Osprey, etc), great views and fun/challenging layout. Water on 12 holes, so bring your A-game. Pro shop gentleman shook our hand, introduced himself and spent 10 minutes explaining the course. Then met us when we returned to tell us about lunch and the "best" way to get back to DC. It was a great day and only a 1 hour drive from Alexandria VA (at 6:00 a.m.). I'll definitely be back! Only negative: Bring bug spray.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Will be back in Summer

I've played a lot of Carolina golf to include several other Arthur Hills courses. This is among the most fun and challenging. The Bermuda grass fairways are dormant right now, but I'm excited to see what some warm air and sun will do for them. Very well manicured and fair to play.

My dings on this course are:
1: greens were just aerated, a necessary evil I know but would have been nice to know.
2: yardage books. Make them. Give them out. Sell them. Something-just give visiting golfers a chance since cell service is sketchy (for phone GPS users).
3: on the food- yes it was Easter but we were turned away from being able to buy anything other than chips our candy bars while there was a full spread buffet sitting there getting cold with no customers. It looked and smelled delicious while my stomach grumbled.

I'll come back again for sure. Would love to see this course in summer. It really is a displaced Carolina coastal course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Very nice lay out

Bunkers not kept up and no warning of a temp green.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Great Course

Real nice course great view long holes makeable greens real nice fairways.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value

Nice course. Challenging but fair layout with beautiful views over water on many holes. Never crowded on weekdays (almost empty). In pretty good shape, especially considering the cost. Great value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 125
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Well maintained.

Fairways, tee boxes and greens excellent. Why can't all courses maintain the ball washers like this course?? Great layout with water everywhere. Only one complaint is that I didn't have time to play 36. Practice could be in better condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Always Worth the Drive

I've been playing Swan Point at least a few times a year since 2001, but this was the first time in 2014. It's still my favorite MD course. I love putting on fast greens but it had been so long that it took me too long to adjust. The course handed me my hat on this day but I have no complaints. I'm now determined to get back down there while the weather is still nice in order to redeem myself. The bunkers were in excellent shape, the tee-boxes and fairways were better than one might expect for the last weekend of Summer, and the greens were good and as stated above, fast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Back to its former Glory

The layout has always been great but the course was in excellent condition from last year. Two thumbs up to the maintainence crew.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Picking the right time

played at twilight for a great price. Only problem we ran into was a twosome in front of us who brought their kids on the course who were under the age of 7. Other than that course played hard and fast and make you think about where to place the ball.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

The ride is worth every penny!

From staff, practice facilities (GRASS tee box driving range), layout and overall beauty this is the best course you will play for the money hands down. I've been playing here for 20 years and its easily in the best shape it has ever been in. Huge Respect to the STAFF! With unreal scenery and tons of wildlife (bald eagles are common to see) Swan Point is a must PLAY!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course and better service

Good track and the customer service experience was excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

beautiful in great shape

Course was lush and green. No wait on tees. Its still in the middle of no where. However worth the ride if you have the time.

staff was friendly. make sure you take snacks and drinks . turn cafe was closed

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Walked

Fun Course to Play

I have seen the course in better shape (3-4 yrs ago), but it still looks fine and very enjoyable to play. Yes, the 6th green still has that one dirt patch. A lot of twosomes out playing, so pace if play was very good.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Wildlife

The round was great an I love Swan Point. Thanks for asking.

Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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