The Swan Country Club invites with wide fairways, steady mountain wind, and the scrape of well-struck shots. If you listen, the clink of glasses at the outdoor bar carries over water and bentgrass, while mountain views line the back nine.
What to Expect:
⛳ 18 unique holes with significant elevation swings and memorable par 3s
🍔 Outdoor clubhouse bar and simple menu—burgers, salads, and a lively scene in good weather
🌄 Sweeping views of the Catskill mountains, especially at sunset
🎶 Open-air music on weekends—sometimes heard from the course
🏌️♂️ No driving range, but practice putting green available
Important Information:
✔ Tee times bookable online—7 days out typical; walk-up play accepted but not guaranteed
✔ Step-free entry, accessible restrooms, and spacious layout—golf carts widely used
✔ Dress code relaxed but suggest collared shirts for the main course
✔ 24-hour cancellation policy; call the pro shop for group or outing bookings
Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
Local Insights
🌅 Early Start: First tee times (10:00 AM Friday–Sunday) offer the smoothest pace—weekday noon opens quieter still.
💨 Wind Watch: Prevailing winds from the north can make back nine par 4s play longer after 2 PM.
⏰ Twilight Deals: Best rates and emptier fairways start after 4:00 PM—golden hour views on holes 16–18.
🍂 Fall Peak: Greens are at their fastest late September; watch for seasonal aeration the first week of November.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Players love the lively setting and fresh feel of the course. Comments highlight lush fairways, quick and true greens, and steady upgrades under new management. Staff and owners draw praise for friendliness, with the outdoor bar and simple lunch menu a plus. Regulars note the mountain scenery, thoughtful hole design (especially holes 6–9), and overall welcoming atmosphere. Occasional negatives include music from the bar carrying onto the course and the absence of a full driving range. Value for money sits in the middle of Catskill options.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking, clubhouse, and restrooms. Clubhouse is step-free; wide cart paths and carts available. Course terrain includes some slopes but most holes are accessible by cart.
