About
The Preserve Golf Club at Tara features Ted McAnlis' par 72, championship golf course. Exceptional care was taken to protect and enhance wetlands and other natural features of the course. At just over 7,000 yards, the course offers four sets of tees, allowing players of all skill levels to enjoy a challenging round of golf. Eleven bridges span the many small streams running through the golf course, protecting natural waterfalls and wetland habitats. A unique feature is the 60 foot Mount Matthew, which sits between the driving zones of hole five and six and forms an impressive backdrop for the tee shot. A beautiful clubhouse is open for lunch daily and is perfect for seminars, banquets or receptions.
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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by wkrameriv on 11/03/2025
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Photo submitted by wkrameriv on 11/03/2025
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Photo submitted by Salsacharlie on 02/01/2025
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Best green Photo submitted by u479649397 on 01/17/2025
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Photo submitted by u314160887375 on 09/23/2024
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Photo submitted by u105718889 on 09/22/2024
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Photo submitted by OMwKhYbedntRGpNTe99M on 07/12/2024
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Photo submitted by OMwKhYbedntRGpNTe99M on 07/12/2024
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Photo submitted by OMwKhYbedntRGpNTe99M on 07/12/2024
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Photo submitted by OMwKhYbedntRGpNTe99M on 07/12/2024
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Photo submitted by OMwKhYbedntRGpNTe99M on 07/12/2024
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Photo submitted by u237766182 on 06/28/2024
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Photo submitted by u314163869626 on 04/26/2024
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6 Inch growth on Tee box Photo submitted by prabeau on 03/18/2024
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Photo submitted by Fredk20716 on 03/15/2024
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Photo submitted by Fredk20716 on 03/15/2024
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Photo submitted by Fredk20716 on 03/15/2024
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Photo submitted by Fredk20716 on 03/15/2024
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Photo submitted by MannyFaeh on 01/11/2024
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Photo submitted by MannyFaeh on 01/11/2024
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Photo submitted by MannyFaeh on 01/11/2024
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Photo submitted by MannyFaeh on 01/11/2024
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Couples weeds on fairway, green is almost completely dead. Photo submitted by mattbell566 on 09/19/2023
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Photo submitted by dunkmat on 07/17/2023
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Photo submitted by dunkmat on 07/17/2023
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Photo submitted by dunkmat on 07/17/2023
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Photo submitted by Campbell24 on 06/17/2023
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Green Photo submitted by u3507827 on 06/09/2023
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Tee Box Photo submitted by u3507827 on 06/09/2023
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Photo submitted by u000001955823 on 03/31/2023
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Photo submitted by u000001955823 on 03/31/2023
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Photo submitted by u000001955823 on 03/31/2023
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Photo submitted by eyost1 on 02/06/2023
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Photo submitted by eyost1 on 02/06/2023
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Photo submitted by miami20 on 10/09/2022
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Photo submitted by u916482571 on 05/18/2022
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17th at sundown Photo submitted by aantturi on 03/12/2022
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Photo submitted by dchlysta on 11/04/2021
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Photo submitted by KingOsi on 04/03/2021
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Dirt pan fairways Photo submitted by u314159605498 on 09/07/2020
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Photo submitted by u314159815716 on 03/07/2020
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Photo submitted by u314159815716 on 03/07/2020
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Photo submitted by u314159815716 on 03/07/2020
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Photo submitted by Shep9350669 on 12/18/2019
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At least we enjoyed the day, despite the terrible conditions. Photo submitted by KingOsi on 06/30/2019
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18th pasture aka fairway looking at the green. Photo submitted by KingOsi on 06/30/2019
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Photo submitted by extennisnowgolfer on 04/24/2017
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Photo submitted by extennisnowgolfer on 04/24/2017
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Photo submitted by extennisnowgolfer on 04/24/2017
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Photo submitted by extennisnowgolfer on 04/24/2017
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Photo submitted by extennisnowgolfer on 04/24/2017
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Photo submitted by extennisnowgolfer on 04/24/2017
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LAVA Cup at Hilton Head Island Photo submitted by Tom3815047 on 11/01/2012
Golfer Reviews
Course improvemnts
This was a course under new management, and the improvements are now showing. The greens are still somewhat soft, but very much improved, Sad for us, but now it will be more popular. Which is good for the course.
Greens are Finally in Good, not perfect, Shape
This would be a first class course with some attention. The layout is challenging and the greens vastly improved.
BUT, the fire ants are everywhere and the course needs to deal with that. Played on Saturday and got bit to no end by these antes. Pretty sure knee socks and a strong repellent might help.
Other than that , it’s a great bargain especially with HotDeals!
Good Course
Good course, and the greens are really getting better. The course has made a big step in improving the gromming. Also, the new restaurant is very good.
Vastly Improved
The greens are getting better but unbelievably slow due to them being sanded. The Tee bows could be better but the fairways are lush. The layout is challenging. Lots of wildlife.
Look, it’s not Pebble Beach but you can’t beat the price for practice rounds.
The people are very nice and the restaurant is good.
It’s not perfect but give it a shot for very little money.
What happened?
Y’all started getting the course looking nice, now it looks like a pasture. Full of red ant hills, knee high weeds, tee boxes are nothing more than a dirt patch with a few weeds.
You get what you pay for
The greens need cutting, fairways need work..Would not take much to get this course back where you could charge more and get more people to come back...Staff was super nice...
Boy, was i pleasantly surprised! Last time here was in 3/2023. WHAT A TRANSFORMATION!!!! The tees boxes are no longer sand...getting better! Fairways are good, with a few bare spots due to amount of rain the area has received. Greens were punched 2-3 weeks prior to my visit...they're good, but with expected bumping. But I like my rule of automatic 2 putts. Will come back again. Keep up the fantastic work.
The WORST
Don’t play here this course should be shut down until they finish fixing it, read a few reviews it was getting in better shape and that’s crap
Hyundai golf
The course is improving a little every week they aerated the greens and actually put it better than they put it before with the holes still has a ways to go before it’s actually a premier golf course which it could be
Nice Course
The course is gradually improving. The greens have been redone, arriated, and are now taking hold. Business is slow until the greens get better and they get more recognition.
Constant Improvements
I Have been coming to the preserve for the past month and have had nothing but a good time. I have noticed overall course improvements every single visit. The effort is clearly there to get the course in great shape in time for season. There is no better value in the Bradenton area.
Noticeable Progress
Have been golfing here for a month as a beginner. Every visit shows promising progress. There isn’t a better value to go golf in the area. Beautiful layout and a dedicated staff that have been working hard on improving the course.
Weekly progress
Have been coming to the preserve for just about a month now and the weekly even daily progress has definitely been noticeable. The effort into getting the course into top shape is seen every visit. Bonnie Jean is a great place to grab a snack before heading out for the back 9. There isn’t much better golf for the price you will be paying.
Course Under Repair!! Unplayable greens.
I came by today for the first time to check out the course. The front 9 was closed today so everyone was on the back. Not crowded by any means, but the greens are simply unplayable. Dead grass, patches and fault lines, and even lawn clippings are littered all over. The course is under repair and this is not a true golfing experience right now. I paid 25 on a hot deal and feel cheated. I’d play manatee golf course or river run a hundred times before I’d play this course again in its current condition. It’s a shame, because the layout is really neat and you can see a skeleton of what at one time may have been an Outstanding golf course.
Not bad
First time playing here in a few months and they’re back to regular greens but they’re still not good but way better than it was. If they get get the greens in good shape this course has so much potential to be a great course