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4.5
169 Reviews (169)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
8
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.0
92.1%
Recommend this course
153 out of 169 reviews
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4.4
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
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5
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.3%
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14 out of 15 reviews
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4.6
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.0%
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19 out of 20 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6216 yards
Slope 126
Rating 71.0

Located just 5 minutes off of the New York State Thruway in Saugerties, The Swan Golf & Country Club (formerly known as The Lazy Swan Golf Course) is a championship 18-hole course designed by Golf Architect Barry Jordan. The course has been exquisitely crafted as “a series of linked passages of natural beauty” with each hole presenting its own unique character and challenges for players to overcome. Players will encounter several cascading and reflection ponds, rock outcroppings, dramatic elevation changes, an alpine garden, and beautiful views of the Catskill Mountains.

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Course Details

Year Built 1968
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Hal Purdy

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirts are required. No denim, athletic shorts, or sandals.

Food & Beverage

Catering

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

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4.5
169 Reviews (169)
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Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Lazy swan

The course was in pretty good condition considering all the rain this spring. We enjoy the layout which includes long shots and enough water to make it interesting. None of the amenities were open when we were there but it looks like it could be interesting to have a drink at the outside bar after a round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 05/07/2017

Thanks for the nice feedback. All the facilities will open ( full time) on May 19th.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lazy Swan

This is a well designed course with plenty of water and bunkers to keep you alert. Nice mix of short and long holes give the full bag of clubs a workout. The 4 star for condition is simply a matter of the time of year, early spring. The greens rolled beautifully. In no time it will be a 5. The views of the Catskills are fantastic. Played here several times last year, I shall return.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/25/2017

Thanks for the positive feedback. The course should be top notch in a few weeks.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout but appears to not have the budget for proper maintenance.

Greens are in good shape but the fairways are beat up in places.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/22/2017

Its's mid April! Great review 3 days later. What an improvement in 3 days???

Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

great outing

Played on election day and had a wonderful time. weather was great and course was in good condition.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Get to use all your clubs

Course is nicely laid out and there are bunkers on every hole and a lot of water hazards. Bunkers don't drain very well but at the time of play, there was some construction to put new or repaired drainage systems in many of them, should help immensely.

Unfortunately, the greens were aerated recently prior to play so there was some bumpiness.

The course can be difficult at times so hitting the fairways is well rewarding.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Windy Day

Played today in the wind. Greens were nice but the fairways are really bad. This is sad because it was a nice course in the past. Fortunately, we got a bargain basement rate through Golf Now, but there was confusion in the office. Bring your receipt because they don't have a clue what is going on and would have turned me away. Fortunately, they got us out - but it's always something with these guys.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/13/2016

I have no clue what she is talking about. The course is in great shape, with the exception of the aerification, which is needed. This isn't the 1st negative post from this golfer, but she's here all the time????

Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
New York Advisor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Worth the trip

A little off of the beaten track, but fun layout. Excellent greens, fun elevation changes, and nicely conditioned. Some wet lies, but it had rained the night before. Would definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nickie was a pleasure

So I have played Lazy Swan a few times a year. The Layout is fun and plays more difficult then the slope rating. Greens were fast but the Sand Traps were terrible. No sand just packed down mud. Not much rain to make them that way... Nickie the Bartender was great with a nice smile and personality. Food was very good. Great out door Bar!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/10/2016

Thanks for playing! Sorry you are unhappy about the sand conditions, but the course had .7 inches of rain the previous night.

Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Much better than the previous reviews

I don't know what people expect when arriving at a golf course, I was treated very well by the staff. They didn't open bottles of champagne upon my arrival but got me out in a reasonable amount of time, which is what I appreciate. The course is a little tight in some places but the fairways, and greens are in good shape. Some tee boxes are little banged up, but if you don't repair your divots this is what happens. Pace of play was good 3:30 hrs. 18 holes is pretty good.

There is a nice outdoor restaurant and bar at the course, plus several other facilities.

All in All is was very pleased after driving an hour to play at this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Golf Course NOT #1 prioirty

Course was obviously not being maintained at the level one would expect. Greens slow. Traps not groomed. Looks like the course is being abandoned.

Focus at this establishment is the catering and outside bar. Golf course is not the #1 priority.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

good but needs work

Nice round of golf. Greens and tee boxes were in very good shape. Fairways need some work. Looks they were beat up from dry weather and lot of play. Works on them and it would be a awesome round of golf

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Interesting Layout and Friendly staff

My wife and I came up from Waterbury CT a few weeks ago and wanted another crack at The Swan. The Pro helped us get started a bit early and we didn't have to wait at all. The course will probably get in better shape based on the current heat but the greens ran true and showed interesting character. We will be back and next time with some friends.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Expected Better

If you paid 45 to 50 dollars you didn't get your moneys worth. This is a par 70 and there are 6 par 3s. Most of the holes are side by side with other holes so bring a helmet - best holes are 6 thru 9 and the 8th hole is a cool par 5 with a really high elevated tee. The roughs desperately need to be cut - either you are on the fairway or you can't find your ball. Tons of little white flower weeds everywhere. We got a great deal at 24.50 and I'm cool with that but it's not worth regular prices.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Staff are rude

I've played there 4 times now and have been treated poorly by the staff each time. The staff is either rude, indifferent, and inhospitable. Each time I've been treated like I am inconveniencing them by being there. Today we weren't done for 30 seconds before we harassed to get our bags off our cart. When I said give us a minute the pro became argumentative and again rude. There are much nicer courses out there that are more reasonable. I won't be going back again.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful views

Greens were excellent. Some bunkers were still wet from heavy rain.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

JR's thoughts

This course used to be in pristine condition at all times. While it is still very nice it is obvious they have cut some corners as far as maintenance goes! We have been in a dry spell and the entire course was somewhat burnt out, but that is understandable. Had I not booked with Golf Now I would not pay their regular fee given the conditions of the course even taking into consideration the very dry weather. Still I like the layout very much and will probably play again if I get the right deal. Outdoor patio for nineteenth hole is really nice!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

lazy swan

Beautiful facility and not crowded and don't know why. recommend it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Lazy Swan - Bring Your a Game

I have played this course 3 times and look forward to going back! Interesting layout, fast greens, several carries over water. Under 6,000 from the white so good drives lead to short irons. Bad shots can be penalizing. Great outdoor bar/dining area

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good variety

Good layout variety of shots needed. Traps needed work. Enjoyable

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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