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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%
Recommend this course
1246 out of 2177 reviews
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2.7
90 Reviews (90)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
24
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
29
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
40
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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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 229
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
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Previously Played

Greens getting hair finally

Course is getting better. The greens need more hair but it is growing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value for the money

The course conditions have improved but much more needs to be done. It’s really a shame that more upkeep can’t be done as this is very well designed and difficult course layout. The current conditions make it almost impossible to enjoy the course to its fullest potential.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Previously Played

Bad shape

Very bad shape only one on the course . Greens are uneven and brown

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course could be great

The course has a great layout, very difficult, a lot of water, but not in the greatest shape with a little work this course could be great

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Sad day at The Preserve

This course was always one of my favorite golf course layouts. It is in horrible shape. Greens didn’t look like greens and sand traps had no sands just weeds. I am saddened.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Expected more

When I turned into the neighborhood I expected an exciting golf course. The greens were terrible and there was litter everywhere. I can’t remember seeing anywhere to put garbage on tee boxes on tee boxes.

I’ve decided that I must be spoiled playing in the Midwest where it is green the majority of the year and courses are maintained. It appears that you must play upscale courses and pay big bucks compared to the average course back home.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth playing in winter

This course has a lot of potential. The course needs a lot of grooming, but the price is right. I definitely wouldn’t play in warmer weather, as the many fire ant hills would be much more active. Fire ant hills are everywhere.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 65
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great potential

Layout and pace along with staff friendliness are the highlight.

Condition of fairways and specially greens are low points.

Most greens should not be even called the name. Simply unplayable.

That's a shame because it would be great course if it resolved that.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great place to practice

My girlfriend, who is learning to play golf and I love this place. We don't need to spend $80 to play a fancy, nice course, packed with people. It is a great place to get your swings in, focus on strategy (lots of hazards) enjoy the nature (lots of gators and birds). The greens didn't bother us, lots of places to practice putting and we weren't focused on our scores. Staff was great.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No maintenance.

The course is awesome, however, bunkers are full of weeds. Cart paths are covered with weeds. But worse of all are the unpainted greens. They have fungus and lumps and weeds, good luck putting.

All that said I only paid $28 for 18 holes.

You get what you pay for!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Local

2 greens were under repair. Remember there were 2 hurricanes to the course 4 months ago .Minimal evidence of the downed tree debris. We will come back. Great value for the price, many holes were a challenge. Thank you for the friendly personal all around.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Glad it was only $30

Sand tee boxes, bunkers never raked and weeds, fairways mainly sand and weeds, only about 4 greens were puttable, blind shots need to be trimmed for safety of groups ahead as you can’t see them!! And FIREANTS EVERYWHERE!! Some time, effort & chemicals would be greatly appreciated..,,,

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
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