-Nice Park, Cool lake
-Concrete tee pads (with the exception of 1 hole, #6)
-Good signage / map
-Some unusual basket locations (3 on stumps, 1 hanging from a tree on a chain)
-Nice baskets in good shape (Dynamic Discs - Patriot)

-Couple of PIA between tree mandos
-Hole #4 is impossible from the jetty, no lane to throw through
-Multi-use park with some trails / facilities / camp sites in play
-Pars a little low on a couple of holes (500'+ at Par 4 [Hole 1])
-Lack of benches and trash cans (may be due to early season / COVID)

Swan Lake State Park DGC located just south of Carroll, IA is a decent 18 hole course in a moderately hilly / moderately wooded area along the lake. A multi-use area that has trails, facilities and even camp sites coming into play. There are some unique basket set-ups - #3 is hanging on a chain from a tree and 3 others are cemented in to tree stumps. #4 is supposed to tee off from the jetty, but there is no lane to throw through, you are throwing uphill, and the trees are tall and thick. You have to take the drop just inside the tree line. While #5 and #6 play eight along the lake, they are up on a ridge with a fair amount of trees between you and the lake, but a place to be careful, nonetheless. #7 pitches down toward the lake and near a campsite, another to be a little more dainty on. Otherwise, a bit of a hike up and down at times, but a nice 18 holes in the state park. Would score higher with a fix on #4 (which would make it a much more interesting hole) and more benches /trash cans. Would not make a special trip here, but would play if in the area again.

- Bathrooms
- Water
- Nice location
- Nice Baskets
- Some Pads
- Decent Signage

- Similar Holes
- Shot variety is poor
- Most holes have no pads

The major flaw here is that you play the same hole over about 9 or 10 times. If you are good at a long straight on drive with a midrange shot then a put in the open on a side hill then this is the course for you! Good for intowners to practice at. Nothing special about this course. This things it has going for it don't bring it to a place where it would merit a trip back.

Very fun round!

You will have to use your whole bag to score well here.

There is a good variety in length. Most every hole is reachable in one with a good drive, including a few ace runs as well.

Good elevation change, both up and down; as well as some valley shots over the numerous ravines on the course.

The park is altogether kept very well, and the tee pads are in good shape.

The course is new (i think) and as such is severely lacking any sort of signage. Once you get onto the first tee you can probably find your way around the course with little trouble, but finding that first tee was a pain.

None of the tees have signs marking them, you simply need to look for the brick pavement on the ground. A simple 'next tee' arrow could be a quick navigation solution.

These lack of signs also means that your left figure out the distance and layout of each hole. They are short enough that you can judge the distances without much trouble, but it would still be nice to have the signs.

Overall this is DEFINITELY the place to play in Carrol. Would be nice to add some alternate tees so one could play a round of 18 without the addition of spendy baskets would be a nice option, but they definitely have the land to add a proper back 9.