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2.8
1678 Reviews (1678)
5 Stars
209
4 Stars
613
3 Stars
390
2 Stars
245
1 Stars
221
Conditions
2.4
Value
3.0
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
48.9%
Recommend this course
1080 out of 1678 reviews
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Average Rating
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2.3
86 Reviews (86)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
31
Conditions
1.7
Value
2.6
Layout
3.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
31.4%
Recommend this course
27 out of 86 reviews
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2.5
308 Reviews (308)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
54
3 Stars
87
2 Stars
72
1 Stars
81
Conditions
2.0
Value
2.6
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.1
36.7%
Recommend this course
113 out of 308 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7000 yards
Slope 139
Rating 73.0

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
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker No
Caddies 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

Reviews

2.8
1678 Reviews (1678)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 22
19th Hole Specials 9
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 87
Forced Carries 60
Bunkers 53
This course/club is great for:
Locals 49
Advanced Golfers 42
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 40
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 62
Worth the Drive 24
Near the Airport 18

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Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
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 20
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good deal

Liked everything about the course except the greens aren’t in great shape. Weeds throughout although they roll ok. I would still play it again.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs TLC.

Not the course we played 3 years ago, even the help said they're not keeping it up. Won't play there again until they spend some money to Improve it!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

golfing

I have rarely seen a course in worse condition.Greens are full of weeds. Tee decks are not cut.Will never play there again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 72
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Such bad conditon

The condition has always been just fair but this last time was the worse condition I have ever played on this course. Won't be returning.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Condition of course

Course in poor poor condition, the green on one hole was all sand, roads to each hole is bumpy and boards are rotting. Like how it is spaced out and not side by side but course needs work

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rough condition

Green had cabbage patches everywhere ball bounces cant putt and tee boxes were in rough shape the layout is great this course has so much potential but wont be back until it’s maintained

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

WOW this course is in bad shape

I have played this course many years ago and recalled it favorably. In my opinion, it is a shell of his former self. The greens had weeds growing in them and the grass in the fairway was sparse. when I pulled in, I wondered why the parking lot was so empty on a Friday

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

good price terrible greens

the greens were terrible, have never played on a course like that. wILL NEVER PLAY again, and canceled a reservation that i had in the near future.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

good price terrible greens

would not play again and in fact canceled a future outing for 2

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 175
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in terrible shape!

Course in terrible shape! The only thing good about round was golf cart and seeing alligator. I hope it gets better!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time there and conditions were terrible BUT

So the conditions were poor at best but this course is trying to rebuild after last years hurricane damaged the course badly. Right now $25 a round is ok. Cool course otherwise. Lots of water, gators and very nice staff

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible

Quite frankly the worst conditioned course I have played on in 35 years of golf. Greens, fairways, tee boxes all in terrible shape, this course is not being maintained!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course Conditions

Love the layout and distance. However, some the greens were downright awful (some were almost pure dirt and crabgrass) and some of the holes had all 5 sets of tees on one box…making it challenging for women / seniors and a joke for those who usually play from the tips. Staff was very friendly, but the track needs attention ASAP.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lots of potential! Needs a makeover

I suspect that this course was something at one point but it's heading in the wrong direction

May need new capital...

The layout and overall design - could be awesome!

Until they see an investment - I'm unlikely to return

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Course sucks

The course is not made for average golfers with the layout. The greens are all messed up and are very difficult to putt on. There is many blind shots leading to the green. Was very disappointed with how the course was maintained.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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