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4.5
177 Reviews (177)
5 Stars
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8
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.9
96.0%
Recommend this course
161 out of 177 reviews
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4.8
8 Reviews (8)
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
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4.6
14 Reviews (14)
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4.7
Value
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Layout
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
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14 out of 14 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff and fast, true-rolling greens make Lazy Swan a standout value in the Catskills region. The water-laden layout offers genuine challenge in a beautiful natural setting with a welcoming outdoor bar.

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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Reviews

4.5
177 Reviews (177)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
19th Hole Scenic Views 12
Patio Dining 12
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 20
Elevation Changes 16
Bunkers 12
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 17
A Weekend Splurge 11
Locals 9
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 19
In the 'Burbs 8

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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 56
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
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

needs more shade

everything about the course was challenging. water and sand all over. greens had character, could use more trees(shade). the yardage markers needed more visibility. will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Lazy Swan with Brothers

One of my favorite courses. It had rained hard night before so course was a little wet but still real nice. Greens are at end stage of aeration....normally like glass but not this round. Will definitely go back a couple of times this year.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Bump City

This course could be nice, but, they had just punched the greens and tees. If we knew this, we wouldn't have played the Swan. I realize that aeration is part of course maintenance, but it should be disclosed on the Golf Now website if it's going to be a "Hot Deal"!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great time on a great course

Played the course for the first time and it was everything that I had hoped for. Only problem was the windy conditions today which inflated scores. Greens are huge and roll very nicely. Can't wait to play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

good deal

price was right,got out right away,fairways where hard but in great shape,greens where excellent and a great happy hour at the outside bar.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf in the Catskills

Nice layout. Tees and greens were in good shape, but fairways were very dry.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Cliff Driving

I enjoyed the course. It was in pretty good shape and the greens were nice. Being a Florida golfer, it was a little hard getting used to the sloped fairways. I felt like I was being punished sometimes for driving on the fairway as I watched the ball, time and time again, go rolling off. Plus, it was hard getting used to always hitting on an awkward angle. But overall, I enjoyed it. Especially the very high tee off points on several of the holes which gave a very beautiful view of the mountains.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Needs some work

A once fine course continues to decline. Greens continue to be some of the best around but fairways are showing wear while tee boxes and cart paths are shabby and neglected. Additionally, play was impacted by wedding preparations on the #10 tee box. Management needs to decide if they are a wedding facility or a golf course.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

what a great course

The course was a bit challenging, Greens are great . very scenic and nice grounds . Great outside bar , Great corse for everyone .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great golf course

good facilities
excellent fairway

a little difficulty in green

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Rude staff

Played Lazy Swan today. Course was in great shape but staff were unfriendly and rude. Could be they were too involved setting up for an outing rather than dealing with a twosome. For the money the course was very nice. May give them another try, but if treated the same will never go back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course-slow pace

Pace of play was extremely slow. Course was in great condition!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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