The Preserve Golf Club

I booked a tee time, in person the following morning, after using the range. The gentleman in the pro shop was both helpful on the phone and in person when I got there. They're struggling to keep up on any amount of range balls from what I was told so they may not be available. I was fortunate and was able to snag a bucket. I bought their course handbook just because I was from out of town and thought it'd be neat to keep. The gentleman in the pro shop starting skimming through it and just pinpointing targets as there are many hazards all over. I thought it was incredibly helpful. I came back to my tee time at 7:20 and there was a men's league teeing off at 7:30am. They started teeing off right at the 7:20 range so one of the gentleman, who i assumed worked there, said I'd probably rather go start on the back 9. It didn't bother me any so off I went. I never saw a sole so pace of play was up to myself. There are a ton of blind shots all over the course and most of it, in my opinion, seemed like just overgrown shrubbery. Maybe in time with their new greenskeeper, they'll be able to trim some of it back. I remember one 180ish yard par 3 that I only saw the left hand side of the green because of the window I had to hit it through. The tee boxes are virtually unmanaged but the pro shop notified me so I wasn't taken by surprise. Greens 14 and 15, I do believe, have new turf and looked nice. I'd prefer them to be cut shorter as they were the most unpredictable rolling greens on the course, but if they're new it may take some time to establish. All in all I enjoyed my quiet morning $20 round. I'd go back for that price.

The greens were dry and brown, fairways needed cutting as well as the rough areas and tee boxes were in poor shape. The course is fairly difficult with some you can't see where you're hitting to and lots of water and sand traps..

I read plenty of reviews and thought “Maybe they are just overly picky about their courses”. After playing this course, everything I read was true. This course is in the worst condition that I have ever played. Grass is overgrown in some areas and completely dead in others. There is ZERO good grass out there. Some greens are just terrible and a few had sod redone on them, but not done right. The only thing about it that was good was Pace of Play, because no one was there.

First time coming to this course after reading all the mixed reviews and I gotta say I’m impressed and definitely happy with the round. Will for sure come back again you can tell they put effort into keeping it playable! Staff was awesome course conditions were really good in my opinion. You can’t beat it for the green fees they charge. I’m happy I tried it finally!

I am fairly new to the area found this course on golfnow at a really great price Now I know why. It appears this course is being neglected now. Don't waste your time or money. Tee boxes were awful. Course was barely mowed.

We played the course two weeks ago, and thought the condition was getting much better so we were anticipating a great round but when we got there, the course was in such disrepair, it was hard to believe it. The greens are still rugged the rough and fairways have grass, knee-high or higher, was really disappointing because I love the course and I love the opportunity to play there.

Fairway grass long with clipping on top, tee boxes in poor shape, greens were dry and patchy and trees and bush branches would hit golf cart while riding on cut path.

The course continues to be in bad shape. The tee boxes were not mowed and the cart path trails are dangerous with no we hanging limbs. The greens are spotty and not in good shape.

I paid $15 and I played a $15 course. The grass, greens, rough, and tee off spots are very poor. I would never pay over $20 for this course but for the same $15 price I would go again, nothing more.

The course needs some TLC, a couple of temp greens, that have greens that to me look ready to play behind them. Tee boxes and greens are pretty beat up. Greens very fast. Even with all of it's troubles, it still is worth the money and a great place to work out your swing, and your golf game. Water and sand on just about every hole.

For $20, great deal. The course layout is one of the best and very challenging from any tee box. The course has came along way and you can tell some one cares about it again. Greens are still virtually unputtable but better than they were. Running fast but bumpy. Holes 14 and 15 have temporary greens at the moment that are very unputtable. The fair ways are night and day difference then a few months prior. We had a friend cross the fairway about 20 yards behind my drive on 18, great day at Tara preserve. When this course is in playable condition will be one of the best public courses in the county!

About 6 weeks ago I wrote a review on The Preserve Golf Club at Tara. I mentioned that under a new superintendent that this course is improving rapidly. For those who came back to see I'm Sure have been pleasantly surprised. I wont lie and say its exactly perfect but the fairways are in great shape and the greens are much improved. I said in my last review and will say again, by the time the golf season is in full swing September, its a must you add this course to your list. I play it twice a week and will continue.

Fred R

Was a lot of fun pace of play was great lots of nature nice peaceful neighborhood.. challenging with the brush and not being able to see a couple greens and water everywhere but 20$ I’ll run it back forsure

Great pricing and the course was in descent shape the staff was friendly great course for the price I was surprised

Course is in okay shape. Some tees a bit rough and 2 or three temporary greens. Overall in better shape than some courses I've played in Tampa. Great value!

Played late afternoon. Place was dead. Guy in the pro shop was super friendly, played in under 3 hours and there was more grass growing than I expected with the lack of rain. For less than 20 bucks, it was worth it.

The improvements are recognizable both on the fairways and greens. Two new greens growing in, there are other greens that are 100% better than 6 months ago. Great layout and an outstanding value for 18.00.