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2.4
2160 Reviews (2160)
5 Stars
229
4 Stars
686
3 Stars
497
2 Stars
347
1 Stars
401
Conditions
2.1
Value
3.1
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.9
41.5%
Recommend this course
1240 out of 2160 reviews
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2.6
87 Reviews (87)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
26
Conditions
2.2
Value
3.3
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.2
48.3%
Recommend this course
42 out of 87 reviews
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2.4
145 Reviews (145)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
54
Conditions
2.0
Value
3.1
Layout
3.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
41.4%
Recommend this course
60 out of 145 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 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
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

2.4
2160 Reviews (2160)

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 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

An Honest Review

To begin, I have avoided this course due to the many negative reviews but after experiencing this course, I should have come out sooner.

The staff are very friendly and all had a smile. This included pro shop, starter, refreshments, and even the maintenance crew. Paying more at other courses I have experienced much worse. Now for the course….

I will not say the course is perfect. But let’s be fair. Unless you pay triple digits, you’re not going to get perfection anywhere in this area. I’d say the tee boxes need the most help. They are patchy but you’re using a tee so it isn’t an issue. The fairways are not all horrible. Some areas are bare, but nothing a little overseeding wouldn’t fix. If you find yourself in a bare spot, move your ball to the closest patch of grass. The traps are better than other courses and not as good as others. You can still play out of them. The greens are going through maintenance. Out of 18, maybe 4 or 5 had really rough areas. But they put well and are at a nice pace which did surprise me. The layout was fun but there are a few blind spots when behind another group so it is something to be of note.

Overall, know who we are… We pay to play and are not a pro. This is a course that is priced for what it is. Enjoy being in nature, being with friends, and having a good time. After all, we do this for fun and this is a good place to do just that.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Could be a great course

The front and back nines should be reversed. The front nine was rough and discouraging. The back nine was like a different course. It had better greens and layout. The safe was friendly and helpful. Not a fancy course but an okay course for the money.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 55
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

May have been good in the past

Course has not been well-maintained. Tee boxes had little grass, lots of weeds and bare ground. Greens had been mowed and rolled but we're not in good condition.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs TLC

Nice course layout only BIG PROBLEM was the greens. Front nine horrible then some of the greens on the back nine were better.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 136
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 136
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

What a shame

20 years ago this was a nice course.. Today this golf course should be taken off line from Golf Now and Tee Off. What a disaster. It has turned into a disgrace from what it was in tthe pass. I live In Bradenton and play most of the courses in the area. Save your money and play a one of the country courses if you want to save a buck.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great people

Beautiful course. Greens need some work, but overall had a great time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 42
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 229
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is getting green

Course needs a little TLC but greens are finally getting hair on them. Alligators and all other animals happy go lucky on this obstacle course, come try for yourself!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Disappointed in shape of course

Course not in good shape. Fairways are not good grass. Some places sand and weeds. Greens in terrible shape. Maybe by next year, with some work, it will be better.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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