The Lazy Swan Golf & Country Club
About
Located just 5 minutes off of the New York State Thruway in Saugerties, 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.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Blue M: 71.0/126 | 406 | 203 | 348 | 435 | 362 | 310 | 155 | 485 | 170 | 2874 | 197 | 530 | 182 | 355 | 437 | 515 | 185 | 413 | 528 | 3342 | 6216 |
White M: 68.7/123 | 380 | 175 | 340 | 385 | 352 | 310 | 130 | 462 | 138 | 2672 | 145 | 516 | 130 | 355 | 415 | 482 | 165 | 385 | 495 | 3088 | 5760 |
Gold M: 65.5/113 | 355 | 153 | 330 | 360 | 322 | 300 | 115 | 400 | 130 | 2465 | 135 | 500 | 110 | 260 | 375 | 420 | 95 | 290 | 445 | 2630 | 5095 |
Red M: 64.0/112 W: 64.0/112 | 335 | 143 | 285 | 306 | 316 | 206 | 100 | 392 | 82 | 2165 | 110 | 402 | 95 | 250 | 320 | 375 | 90 | 285 | 440 | 2367 | 4532 |
Handicap | 7 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 4 | |||
Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 34 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
Handicap (W) | 7 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 2 |
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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.
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.
Its's mid April! Great review 3 days later. What an improvement in 3 days???
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.
Thanks for the positive feedback. The course should be top notch in a few weeks.
great outing
Played on election day and had a wonderful time. weather was great and course was in good condition.
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.
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.
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????
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.
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!
Thanks for playing! Sorry you are unhappy about the sand conditions, but the course had .7 inches of rain the previous night.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
Good variety
Good layout variety of shots needed. Traps needed work. Enjoyable
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.
Thanks for the nice feedback. All the facilities will open ( full time) on May 19th.