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2.5
2178 Reviews (2178)
5 Stars
230
4 Stars
691
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
40.9%
Recommend this course
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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2 Stars
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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
122 Reviews (122)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
25
1 Stars
38
Conditions
2.1
Value
3.2
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.2
42.6%
Recommend this course
52 out of 122 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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Sad to say

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 91
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Tuesday, 2023 golf outing

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Preserve at the Tara Golf Course

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not worth the low proce

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

price you pay

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

It's in rough shape

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Honest Review

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!

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Perfect weather
Used cart

Things are moving in the right direction

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Very Challenging but fun course

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

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value

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

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Value

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!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 68
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Greener than I was expecting

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Much Improved

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 41
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 19
1.0
First Time Playing

Worse course EVER Played!

They are selling the land to developers so they are doing NO Maintenance on this course! Do book here, just move on

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Excited to see improvements

First time playing Tara in a few weeks, happy to see that the staff is making progress to fix greens and tee boxes. Work still needs to be done, but again, they’re clearly working on it!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 65
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
1.0
First Time Playing

Never book Here! Will never go back

Never book here again! The worse maintained course and the GM Tim is a joke!

They are not maintaining the course because they are trying to sell the course to developers. So F the golfers

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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