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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par N/A
Length N/A
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

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.

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

Reviews

4.0
129 Reviews (129)

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 3
Skill Intermediate
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5.0
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Incredible

I have golfed many courses across the USA and overseas. This course was all you could ask for with its layout and so many challenging holes. Beautiful upstate scenery. I guess my hole in one on the 7 th hole from the blue tees makes it my new favorite. 155 yards 8 iron. I knew I hit it good but did not see the green from the tee box. Me and my sister were looking along the back ruff thinking maybe it rolled off but when my sister got tired of me looking she decided to putt and found my ball in the hole. My first hole in one

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/04/2018

Great shot!! Thanks for the review, come visit us again!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lazy Swan Saugerties, NY

Very friendly and accommodating I'm handicapped and they were very good to me. Thank you Lazy Swan

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/30/2018

Glad you enjoyed your round!!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best Father's Day Ever

My son called me on Saturday and asked if I wanted to play an early round for Father's Day. So, I had two big things going here: Being with my son and Playing golf with him. The Lazy Swan is an awesome course, that requires more thought than most courses which we both like. Only used driver on about 7 holes because good course management tells us that long irons were a smarter choice. Greens were very fair, although the reads were tougher than others. That just added to the challenges we love in golf. We are hoping to go back this weekend and play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/21/2018

Glad to hear that you enjoyed your day!! Come visit us again!!

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Very friendly and accommodating people jo Ann is the best you must stop in at the bar restaurant after play great music and a lot of laughter had a great time going back tomorrow to play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/09/2018

Thanks for the great review!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very enjoyable course to play

Nice layout, views, surroundings and accommodations.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/01/2018

Thanks for the positive review!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
2.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

This course needs a better Golf maintenace crew

This course is in need of better maintenance cutting of grass is awfull They seem to think that maintaining the greens and fairways are what make a golf course all grass off the fairways were cut unevenly or not cut at all weeds all over cut grass left in clumps all over

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/01/2018

So, the course got great reviews 2 days before you played, the day you played and a day after you played. Are we blaming the course for our round???

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Reviews 49
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

surprise

Great views,great happy hour,great view of the mountains,and interesting layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/27/2018

Thanks for coming out!! hope you play again!!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 69
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Used cart

Will be back...!

Wonderful place to play. Staff very friendly. Great post golf amenities. Course a real pleasure to play. Will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/11/2018

Thanks for the great review! hope to see you again!

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrific golf course

Incredible deal on Golf Now. Always greeted in a friendly manner in the pro shop. There are 18 interesting holes with greens that roll beautifly, ranging from relatively flat to roller coaster type. (I'm talking about the par 3 11th). Beautiful views too. I think the course is in great shape for early spring.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/03/2018

Thanks for the great review! Our staff is doing their best to make the course enjoyable, glad your're happy!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

challenging course

course was in need of lots of work which is kind of expected this time of year in this part of the country. they wee working on the golf course . and as a rule I would highly recommend to any and all to play this course. Lots of fun. Can't wait to play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/03/2018

We are doing our best to get the course into top shape, Mother Nature has not been kind to us so far this spring.

Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lazy Swan Golf Course a "Gem"

We played the Lazy Swan Golf Course in Saugerties NY for the first time and it was one of the nicest rounds of the year. Its located 1 hour south of Albany NY and just off the NYS thruway... The layout is very good and in fairness you really need to play it once to know where your shots need to go.. There are some uphill shots that are blind holes and the sizes of the greens are not known to the golfer....However that shouldn't discourage you from playing this course more than once.....Very happy we discouved it here on Golf Now...

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Outdoor bar closed

course was in excellent condition and the price was right! Unfortunately the outdoor bar was completely shut down. One of the reasons to travel to this course is the outdoor Bar which is beautiful and the food was also very good... Was disappointed we could not relax with food and a Beer especially after shooting my best score after...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 79
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

What A Gem!

Great layout with beautiful scenery and Vistas, awesome holes , a fantastic 19th Hole, not to mention a Head Pro who makes sure that everyone is taken care of! GO PLAY!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/26/2017

Thanks for the great review!! Hope to see you again!

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent staff.

I've reviewed the golf course, 5 stars. This is about the staff. Every time I've played here, the staff has been friendly, professional, and accommodating. As my tee time approached, the Pro informed me that two of the other three in my group had not arrived and allowed me to go on my own rather than get passed by other groups. Not sure it would have happened elsewhere, greatly appreciated. The round before this, a Golf Now member was supposed to go in a 4some, but decided to go on his own. The staff was irritated, who wouldn't be. They calmly handled it in a professional manner. My guess is that any negative comment about the staff comes from one who does not respect the rules or the staff. This is a 5 star group of people. Golf Now members,there are a few of you who should have some respect.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/23/2017

Thank you! A golfer that gets it. A 9:50 does not mean 8:30 or 10:30 or whenever you can make it here. Hope to see you here again!

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