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2.4
2160 Reviews (2160)
5 Stars
229
4 Stars
686
3 Stars
497
2 Stars
347
1 Stars
401
Conditions
2.1
Value
3.1
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.9
41.5%
Recommend this course
1240 out of 2160 reviews
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2.6
87 Reviews (87)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
26
Conditions
2.2
Value
3.3
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.2
48.3%
Recommend this course
42 out of 87 reviews
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2.4
145 Reviews (145)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
54
Conditions
2.0
Value
3.1
Layout
3.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
41.4%
Recommend this course
60 out of 145 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 139
Rating 73.0

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

2.4
2160 Reviews (2160)

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 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
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 85
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

5/21 golf

I must admit the fairways are getting better every week, but the green still need a lot of work however there are two or three of the greens which they are working on. Hopefully they will all be worked on soon. It’s pretty hard to play and put on some of the greens, sometimes the temporary greens put better than the regular greens.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

needs work!

For the price I couldn't complain but the greens and tee boxes need a lot of work, pro shop guy said they are working on them and they are but needing lots of love still.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Once upon a time

I can see where this course in its prime would be an awesome course.played it for 16$ through golf now. Perfect place to practice your drive cause you have to be spot on..

Tough course. Back 9 alot better. Layout awesome, conditions not so good but I here uts getting better

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
1.0
Previously Played

Never going back!

The worse course ever 5/11/24. They only cut the fairway! Tee box is weeds and sand, greens have 8” gofer holes! If I could score it a Zero I would!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 85
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 85
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

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

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Course is in terrible condition

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 79
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
1.0
First Time Playing

The worse! Do not book here

The Worse course ever, they haven’t maintained it in the last 12 months!

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