The Preserve Golf Club
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle | 72 | 7000 yards | 73.0 | 139 |
| Hawk | 72 | 6500 yards | 71.4 | 125 |
| Heron | 72 | 6005 yards | 69.0 | 115 |
| Hummingbird II (W) | 72 | 5095 yards | 70.0 | 115 |
| Hummingbird I (W) | 72 | 4870 yards | 69.0 | 112 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle M: 74.6/144 | 400 | 170 | 440 | 415 | 515 | 380 | 395 | 240 | 580 | 3535 | 500 | 440 | 155 | 380 | 400 | 410 | 520 | 220 | 440 | 3465 | 7000 |
| Hawk M: 72.6/129 | 365 | 145 | 415 | 390 | 470 | 355 | 365 | 210 | 550 | 3265 | 470 | 405 | 140 | 360 | 370 | 385 | 490 | 205 | 410 | 3235 | 6500 |
| Heron M: 70.6/119 | 330 | 130 | 390 | 350 | 450 | 330 | 340 | 180 | 525 | 3025 | 440 | 385 | 120 | 315 | 345 | 350 | 460 | 185 | 380 | 2980 | 6005 |
| Oriole M: 68.3/116 | 295 | 130 | 345 | 340 | 440 | 330 | 330 | 150 | 475 | 2835 | 440 | 305 | 120 | 315 | 310 | 315 | 430 | 185 | 320 | 2740 | 5575 |
| Hummingbird 2 M: 65.8/113 | 295 | 95 | 345 | 295 | 390 | 245 | 300 | 150 | 475 | 2590 | 370 | 305 | 100 | 255 | 310 | 315 | 390 | 110 | 320 | 2475 | 5065 |
| Hummingbird 1 W: 70.2/118 | 255 | 95 | 265 | 295 | 390 | 245 | 300 | 150 | 445 | 2440 | 370 | 305 | 100 | 255 | 310 | 270 | 390 | 110 | 320 | 2430 | 4870 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 8 |
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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 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 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
5/14 golf
The course is in very bad condition. I know they’re trying to repair it, but it looks to me as if one thing gets done to Facebook I really like this course. I wish it was better. I’m hoping that they will get to finding ways to get the weeds out of the greens
In poor condition
First time I played this course in about a year. It has really gone downhill since then. Greens were rough, including two temporary greens. Even the tee boxes were bad. On a number of occasions I found myself looking for a level spot to tee up with a number of holes in them. Fairways were also very dry with lots of areas with no grass. It appears it has been totally neglected. To bad, this was a nice course with a nice layout.
I got introduced to The Preserve at Tara a year ago.Although the course layout was good,the condition wasn’t. It’s all changing now that a new superintendant has taken over. The conditions are improving every day even with the lack of rain. All courses are going to struggle until the rains come. If you haven’t been on this course for a long while, I urge you to come back. By the time golf season starts in the Fall this is going to be one of the ones you put on your list! The forward tees make it playable for all handicaps, the back two tees make it as challenging as I’ve experienced! I’m a golfer with 65 years experience who has played in Amateur competition in PA, Maryland, North and South Carolina and Florida. I love this game and would never do anything to hurt it! The Preserve at Tara is up and coming! Fred R
Needs work
Great staff but they need to put some money into the course maintenance. Dried out fairways, dirt on greens and no yardage markers on fairways
Course is in terrible condition
Never go back!
The worse course ever, not maintained in over a year. They just took our money and the GM Tim laughed at us!
What a joke! The place and the GM!
The worse! Do not book here
The Worse course ever, they haven’t maintained it in the last 12 months!
Close the course
All 18 greens were in horrible condition—large sand patches you have to putt through. The layout is nice but the conditions are so bad.
Never play Here!
Never Play Here. The worse upkeep ever or should I say “No upkeep” the greens were same and gofers holes! The only thing that was cut was half the fairways. Again we will never be back and you should never book here! Thanks for nothing……GM-TIM
Never play here! Again
I am fighting with the course manager Tim to get a full refund! Please do not book a Tee time or play here! They are trying to sell the land to a developer so they are only cutting the fairway. It is the worse course I have ever played. What a joke!
Just don’t go! Less than Zero for full price
First time playing there, traveled 30 miles all 4 of us. The staff was friendly in the club house (they told us the course was ****!) we got off 40 minutes early because no one was booked. They we found out why. There is No upkeep or any maintenance on the whole course. All the Tee boxes and Greens were left to die! And they were all dead! * no rakes in sand traps, no ball washer, no trash cans, no cart girl, I say the pace was a 5 because no one was booked in front or behind us. I would also give the course layout a 5, But everything and I mean everything else was “ LESS THAN ZERO” but they charged us full price! + $55 dollars. The owner should be ashamed ! The greens were dug up by animals and moles, almost no grass, had rag weed and bacteria, pits. But, But……..wait for it……They Had Brand New Black and Yellow checkered Flags on the Greens….Wow
What a joke give us back our Money!
Just don’t go or book here! We will never book here again! Now that I see I could of taken pictures I would of. I also see now after reading reviews that I should of read them first. I hope this helps everyone from booking here and having a terrible experience like us!
It should be a crime!
4/09 golf
My golf partner and I have been playing the preserve for two years and we have found it deteriorate from the greens to the fairway getting worse and worse something needs to be done but I understand it’s hard to get that done
Don't be fooled by the price
My tee time was at noon on a Sunday, upon arrival there were very few cars in the parking lot which was my first clue something was wrong. The golf cart worked well and had good pick up, since no one was playing on a beautiful day pace of play was outstanding. Most holes you couldn't identify the fairway from the rough. The greens had sand spots all over them, so it made it hard to put. At one point the sprinklers were on watering for hours an area that is out of bounds. There is potential for this course but it needs much work. Probably won't be back.
Needs help
Great layout.
Course keeps getting worse. Hardly any maintenance.
Tee boxes are a mess.
Green have sand filling damage.
Could be a great course
Conditions somewhat reflected in price.
Hello, u314162324701. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing The Preserve Golf Club.