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2.5
2178 Reviews (2178)
5 Stars
230
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
352
1 Stars
403
Conditions
2.1
Value
3.1
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.0
40.9%
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1247 out of 2178 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%
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45 out of 90 reviews
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2.5
123 Reviews (123)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
30
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
42.3%
Recommend this course
52 out of 123 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
2178 Reviews (2178)

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 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

FUN Practice course. Staff went above and beyond!

Great day on a quiet golf course. The gentleman that worked at the course was super helpful. Highly recommended

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Some Greens need help

Still fun course to play I'll will go back, there are some new greens hope they keep going

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
3.0
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First Time Playing

You get what you pay for! SOS!

Course is good for playing early and cheap but not for serious golfers! Needs serious repair on greens

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worst ever

We figured out why there was hardly anyone else in the course. The greens were the worst I’ve ever seen. The grass was the same as the fairways. It was just cut shorter. You couldn’t roll a putt. The ball would hop and skip around.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 29
2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Previously Played

Preserve at tara

This had to be one of the worst golf courses I have ever played in my life. The greens were absolutely atrocious the fairways were atrocious. I played this course about 4 years ago and it was great. As stated it was an awful day I brought two other people with me bragging about how great the course was. Till we get there oh my God this shouldn't even be playing it should be closed down.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

thngs have changed

the course is in very rough shape, with issues clearly prior to surviving the 2024 hurricane season. Milton recently left the back 9 unplayable, so 18 holes means playing the front 9 twice. it' not the course i remember 4 years ago. However, its challenge remains, the staff were friendly, and the price through golf now exceptional.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 65
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Putting on Sawdust

Greens are in really rough shape. Dead grass with the 18th hole putting on what can only be described as sawdust.

Brutal

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
First Time Playing

Great value bad conditions

Fairways, tee boxes, greens were all in a shambles. Which explains why no one was at the course and I played solo. The only reason I would play this course again is $18.00 with a cart for 18 holes and I finished in about 2 1/2 hours.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Save your money

Worst conditions I’ve ever seen. They shouldn’t even be open. I’d be embarrassed to work here

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awful

Worst course condition of any course I have ever golfed

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 62
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tara Preserve

This was never a great or well maintained golf course but used to be worth playing at a discounted price. I hadn’t played it for the last two years. Wow, it has gone to crap. It’s in a sad state. Possibly the worst conditioned course I’ve ever seen. Unless substantial changes are made I don’t see this course being open next year.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Ghost Course

The only Tee Times available were before 8am. We were surprised to only see 2 other twosomes playing ALL DAY. I'm not sure how much longer the course will remain open. The grounds are in disrepair. Some of the Tee Boxes were missing. The fairways were like most roughs. The roughs were so overgrown that you were unable to locate your ball even if you were standing right over it. The sand traps are easy because there's very little sand and the first rake I saw was on hold #18. Many of the greens had quarter size green spots and the rest of the green was dead brown grass and dirt. Red ant piles were EVERYWHERE!!! Bathrooms along the course were disgusting and not in working order. No beverage carts available so BYOB if you still dare to play here. It used to be a great course but is just too far gone.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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