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Swan Lake Golf Club is an 18-hole championship course located in Manorville, New York, situated within Suffolk County’s Scenic Pine Barrens. Designed by Charles K. Martin and opened in 1979, the layout is framed by natural landscapes including cranberry bogs, natural lakes, and nature preserves. The course is characterized by sweeping fairways and oversized greens, with water coming into play on nine of the 18 holes. The difficulty of the course is reflected in its rating and slope figures, which vary by tee. The men’s blue tees play to a rating of 73.1 with a slope of 128, while the men’s white tees offer a 70.6 rating and 123 slope. The women’s gold tees present a 74.4 rating with a 127 slope, and the women’s red tees play to a 70.7 rating and 119 slope. Strategically placed fairway bunkers add to the challenge, requiring precise shot placement throughout the round. The opening hole sets the tone as a challenging par-4 where bunkers cover the left side of the tee and water guards the right side of the green. The back nine begins with a strategic par-4 that features double tee boxes and double fairways, offering golfers the option to play near the water for a shorter approach or take the safer left side for a longer second shot. The round concludes with a par-4 finishing hole that demands careful navigation; water lies on the right side of the green, while trouble awaits on the left, requiring players to take an extra club on their approach to clear the hazards.