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2.3
2093 Reviews (2093)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
337
1 Stars
380
Conditions
1.9
Value
2.8
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.8
34.2%
Recommend this course
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2.2
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
4
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1 Stars
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Conditions
1.9
Value
2.8
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
3.7
27.6%
Recommend this course
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2.2
132 Reviews (132)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
33
1 Stars
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Conditions
1.8
Value
2.7
Layout
3.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
3.9
28.0%
Recommend this course
37 out of 132 reviews
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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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2.3
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Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Poor conditions

Several tees had little to no grass, fairways were sparse in areas, and many greens had ground under repair with heavy sand. One green had not been cut, was like putting on fairway. Hole 16 had no flag. Terrible conditions, not worth $50.

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

Course was in horrible condition

Course was in very bad shape. Made a last min decision to play there for $50 and I’ll never do it again. Tee box and putting greens were pretty much unplayable almost at every hole. There seems to be a huge amount of wild life that likes this course because there was holes around the putting greens and dirt mounds all over the greens. Staff was nice but honestly I feel like if you’re gonna open your course to the public you should at least do your rounds to ensure your course is playable so people aren’t wasting their money on a bad course.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 67
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Fast play

Course is in terrible shape, it look like a new subdivision will be built soon

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

It's seen much better days

The Preserve at Tara left vey much to be desired. The fairways and greens had next to no grass, the tee blocks were in terrible shape. It looks like no one is maintaining the course and my guess is that it'll be housing development sooner than later. The only plus was that the cost of the round was reasonable but that was probably due to the condition of the facility.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
1.0
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Previously Played

Terrible course

Course was in awful condition. We don’t know what happened to it. Wasn’t quite like that last year. Must have grounds employees problems or financial problems. Not worth any amount of money!

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

A good design allowed to go to waste

I’ve played here in the past. The course has always been, in my opinion, a well designed and laid out track. Although it was never in great condition, the layout and price point, made it a worthwhile course to play. However, the owners at this point have let it go completely. Borders on the unplayable, with chunks taken out of the greens, tee boxes with nothing but sand and uneven surfaces, bare fairways.

Save your money and aggravation level. Look for another venue

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

It's seen better days. Extremely poor condition

It's a crime to even charge people to play this course. Staff is awesome but the course is a different story. From tee boxes, fairways, and greens; course is in terrible condition. Sucks because of what it used to be years ago to how it is now. Community really needs to take over this course to change it back if still retrievable

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 73
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

horrible conditions

Worst greens

Terrible uneven tee boxes

Bad fairways

Tight fairways with hazards both sides

Should not be a golf course maybe a goat pasture

Not worth any price.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 73
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Rough shape

The course is in bad shape!

Poor greens at best

Poor fairways

Worst tee boxes ever and I play a lot of golf

Very tight fairway with lots of junk to hit into.

Won’t ever play again.

Not worth the $37 I paid for it.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Greens were pretty terrible. And the tee boxes were extremely uneven.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Foul ball

Rates were okay and course has a nice layout.

Tee boxes and green were in terrible shape.

Course could be improved quickly, but was a foul ball this round

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Poor upkeep

I’ve played this course quite a few times over the years. It has definitely gone down hill. Bridges are in a a bad state of disrepair. No beverages carts. T boxes look like they haven’t been touched in years. Greens are just as bad. Had spots all over filled in with sand. Felt like you’re putting thru mini sand traps. This course isn’t worth the money they are charging. It’s only a $20 course if that. I won’t be going back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Terrible Course

Course seemed like it hasn’t been maintained in several months. Lumpy tee boxes, poorly kept greens and dirt cart path. Tried to order food, but bar wasn’t open. Tried to get some beers and no one wanted to assist us. Wouldn’t recommend to anyone.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 132
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

you get what you pay for

posted earlier my comments. Wanted to add that the club rental was extremely poor. PAID for a LADIES set, was a mix of senior and stiff clubs. didn't realize how badly I could strike the ball with clubs not matched well.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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