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2.5
2177 Reviews (2177)
5 Stars
230
4 Stars
690
3 Stars
502
2 Stars
352
1 Stars
403
Conditions
2.1
Value
3.1
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.0
40.7%
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1246 out of 2177 reviews
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2.7
90 Reviews (90)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
2.3
Value
3.4
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
50.0%
Recommend this course
45 out of 90 reviews
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2.5
124 Reviews (124)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
2.1
Value
3.2
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.2
41.1%
Recommend this course
51 out of 124 reviews
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Course Highlights
This course offers outstanding value with a challenging, tight layout that rewards precise shot-making and strategic thinking. Exceptionally friendly staff and smooth pace of play make each round a genuinely enjoyable experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7000 yards
Slope 144
Rating 74.6

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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Course Details

Year Built 2001
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ted McAnlis

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms
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Reviews

2.5
2177 Reviews (2177)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 22
19th Hole Specials 9
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 88
Forced Carries 60
Bunkers 54
This course/club is great for:
Locals 50
Advanced Golfers 43
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 41
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 63
Worth the Drive 25
In the 'Burbs 18

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Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather

Good Course

The course has been under repair with Temporary greens. Now it is back to actual greens, which are soft, but they need the rain, which is finally here. The restaurant this year, Bonnie Jeans, is excellent. The Proshop and cart staff are very good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 91
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

June 9 golf

It’s better and seems to get better every week. Praying for the greens to smooth out.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good course

This course is making good progress. It went from temporary greens to only nine temporary. The new ones will get better if we get rain

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 91
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Wednesday, June 3 golf

Have played here several times on the front nine we have temporary greens, which are by the way more portable than the back line finish greens. The back nine creams do not roll. They bounce I think eventually it’s going to be good but they really need to work on getting them smooth out as I reiterated before. The front nine temporary are easier to put then the back nine.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing

Course Should be Closed

Others have remarked this, but there’s so many temporary greens and it feels like false advertising that this is a real golf round. There was no disclaimer about the temp greens when I booked my round or checked in at the clubhouse. What a shame because if somebody put money into this thing, it has so much potential.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 91
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 91
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

C Wednesday golf

First of all, I wanna say that there’s been a great improvement to the course. The fairways are in good shape. The greens though temporary roll very well but the new greens that are growing were really bumpy and thick. I think eventually this course will turn out to be an excellent place please keep working to make it better.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
2.0
First Time Playing

Poor Conditions

15 of 18 greens under repair. Temporary greens carved into fairway weeds. About 6 holes with no grass in the fairways, either disease or no water. For $30, it’s okay for a beginner. Experienced golfers it’s a let down. Won’t go back

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A shame!

It’s a shame that management company can’t get it near right. 3 greens I believe were open. The rest temps! Many on backside are close to being ready for play. Fairways and teeing areas are poor with few exceptions! The layout is quality, the course is terrible and still over priced! Many fond memories there.DISAPPOINTED

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Getting better

Although the course is still a mess, it is showing signs of improvement. The team is repairing the greens and fairways, and the temporary greens are much better than a month ago. It’s still has a long way to go, but the price was right. If you just want to play a round of golf in a beautiful setting, give it a try. The team is obviously trying to repair it. Watch out for fire ants!

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Love The Preserve

Very nice people, lots of wildlife and not too crowded. We love it there

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
1.0
Previously Played

Laughable

I don’t think they have access to lawnmowers or grass seed. Course is a total loss wouldn’t play it if they paid me. Voted one of the worst courses in the country for a reason.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not ready for prime time

The greens are still not ready for any serious play. It was a frustrating day trying to put on the temporary greens. The traps were in good shape but the fairways less than average conditions compared to other area courses, I will wait until the green upgrade is complete before playing this course again.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tempory greens

Too many temporary greens. They do not control tee times. No starter. Free for all. Pace of play. Super slow that day.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Temporary greens on 16 holes

Not good temporary greens on 16 holes fairways no so good either. Course needs a toal revamp

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Horrible condition

Tee boxes are bare, temporary greens made in the fairways not much better. No way you could seriously play this course in the shape it’s in. I quit after 8 holes. Don’t waste the fuel to drive there or the hot deals money to play it.

Sometimes you drive an hour to go try out a new golf course. And sometimes you learn you don’t ever wanna play there again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Amenities Poor
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