The Preserve Golf Club
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle | 72 | 7000 yards | 73.0 | 139 |
| Hawk | 72 | 6500 yards | 71.4 | 125 |
| Heron | 72 | 6005 yards | 69.0 | 115 |
| Hummingbird II (W) | 72 | 5095 yards | 70.0 | 115 |
| Hummingbird I (W) | 72 | 4870 yards | 69.0 | 112 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle M: 74.6/144 | 400 | 170 | 440 | 415 | 515 | 380 | 395 | 240 | 580 | 3535 | 500 | 440 | 155 | 380 | 400 | 410 | 520 | 220 | 440 | 3465 | 7000 |
| Hawk M: 72.6/129 | 365 | 145 | 415 | 390 | 470 | 355 | 365 | 210 | 550 | 3265 | 470 | 405 | 140 | 360 | 370 | 385 | 490 | 205 | 410 | 3235 | 6500 |
| Heron M: 70.6/119 | 330 | 130 | 390 | 350 | 450 | 330 | 340 | 180 | 525 | 3025 | 440 | 385 | 120 | 315 | 345 | 350 | 460 | 185 | 380 | 2980 | 6005 |
| Combo M: 68.9/117 | 330 | 130 | 345 | 340 | 450 | 330 | 340 | 150 | 475 | 2890 | 440 | 305 | 120 | 315 | 345 | 350 | 430 | 185 | 320 | 2810 | 5700 |
| Oriole M: 68.3/116 | 295 | 130 | 345 | 340 | 440 | 330 | 330 | 150 | 475 | 2835 | 440 | 305 | 120 | 315 | 310 | 315 | 430 | 185 | 320 | 2740 | 5575 |
| Hummingbird 2 M: 65.8/113 | 295 | 95 | 345 | 295 | 390 | 245 | 300 | 150 | 475 | 2590 | 370 | 305 | 100 | 255 | 310 | 315 | 390 | 110 | 320 | 2475 | 5065 |
| Hummingbird 1 W: 70.2/118 | 255 | 95 | 265 | 295 | 390 | 245 | 300 | 150 | 445 | 2440 | 370 | 305 | 100 | 255 | 310 | 270 | 390 | 110 | 320 | 2430 | 4870 |
| Forward W: 68.7/115 | 255 | 95 | 265 | 250 | 390 | 245 | 300 | 116 | 382 | 2298 | 370 | 293 | 100 | 255 | 248 | 270 | 390 | 110 | 275 | 2311 | 4609 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 8 |
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Photo submitted by wkrameriv on 11/03/2025
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Photo submitted by wkrameriv on 11/03/2025
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Photo submitted by Salsacharlie on 02/01/2025
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Best green Photo submitted by u479649397 on 01/17/2025
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Photo submitted by u314160887375 on 09/23/2024
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Photo submitted by u105718889 on 09/22/2024
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Photo submitted by OMwKhYbedntRGpNTe99M on 07/12/2024
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Photo submitted by OMwKhYbedntRGpNTe99M on 07/12/2024
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Photo submitted by OMwKhYbedntRGpNTe99M on 07/12/2024
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Photo submitted by OMwKhYbedntRGpNTe99M on 07/12/2024
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Photo submitted by OMwKhYbedntRGpNTe99M on 07/12/2024
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Photo submitted by u237766182 on 06/28/2024
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Photo submitted by u314163869626 on 04/26/2024
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6 Inch growth on Tee box Photo submitted by prabeau on 03/18/2024
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Photo submitted by Fredk20716 on 03/15/2024
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Photo submitted by Fredk20716 on 03/15/2024
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Photo submitted by Fredk20716 on 03/15/2024
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Photo submitted by Fredk20716 on 03/15/2024
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Photo submitted by MannyFaeh on 01/11/2024
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Photo submitted by MannyFaeh on 01/11/2024
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Photo submitted by MannyFaeh on 01/11/2024
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Photo submitted by MannyFaeh on 01/11/2024
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Couples weeds on fairway, green is almost completely dead. Photo submitted by mattbell566 on 09/19/2023
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Photo submitted by dunkmat on 07/17/2023
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Photo submitted by dunkmat on 07/17/2023
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Photo submitted by dunkmat on 07/17/2023
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Photo submitted by Campbell24 on 06/17/2023
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Green Photo submitted by u3507827 on 06/09/2023
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Tee Box Photo submitted by u3507827 on 06/09/2023
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Photo submitted by u000001955823 on 03/31/2023
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Photo submitted by u000001955823 on 03/31/2023
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Photo submitted by u000001955823 on 03/31/2023
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Photo submitted by eyost1 on 02/06/2023
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Photo submitted by eyost1 on 02/06/2023
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Photo submitted by miami20 on 10/09/2022
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Photo submitted by u916482571 on 05/18/2022
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17th at sundown Photo submitted by aantturi on 03/12/2022
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Photo submitted by dchlysta on 11/04/2021
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Photo submitted by KingOsi on 04/03/2021
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Dirt pan fairways Photo submitted by u314159605498 on 09/07/2020
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Photo submitted by u314159815716 on 03/07/2020
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Photo submitted by u314159815716 on 03/07/2020
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Photo submitted by u314159815716 on 03/07/2020
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Photo submitted by Shep9350669 on 12/18/2019
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At least we enjoyed the day, despite the terrible conditions. Photo submitted by KingOsi on 06/30/2019
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18th pasture aka fairway looking at the green. Photo submitted by KingOsi on 06/30/2019
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Photo submitted by extennisnowgolfer on 04/24/2017
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Photo submitted by extennisnowgolfer on 04/24/2017
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Photo submitted by extennisnowgolfer on 04/24/2017
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Photo submitted by extennisnowgolfer on 04/24/2017
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Photo submitted by extennisnowgolfer on 04/24/2017
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Photo submitted by extennisnowgolfer on 04/24/2017
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LAVA Cup at Hilton Head Island Photo submitted by Tom3815047 on 11/01/2012
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.
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.
Greens were pretty terrible. And the tee boxes were extremely uneven.
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
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.
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.
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.
you get what you pay for
tee boxes and greens in very tough condition. The crab grass on the practice green IS what you can expect on the playing green. This course can use a bit more loving care as it has potential. But I got what I paid for.
Tuesday golf
We have been playing the preserve for almost a year now, and I am sad to say that the greens are still in terrible shape. We have seen six sand left on the greens with no grass being put in and no weeds being taken out this makes it very difficult to play a fair game of golf. I realize there have been difficulties hiring people and getting them to work, but it seems to me the price should be less while the greens are repaired I would say that the fair. Ways are in excellent condition. At this point in time I hope is the management will be able to rectify the greens which are in terrible Repair.
Horrible condition
Tee boxes were almost unplayable, no grass, full of weeds, uneven sand, difficult to get a stance. Greens were full of sand repairs everywhere.
needs work
This course needs lots of work to get it back to what it was.
Horrible
I played this course a number of years ago,enjoyed the layout and conditions.
NOW it is barely a golf course. Tee blocks are uneven and have no grass. The greens are full of weeds and basically unputtable.
I spoke to guy who said he was owner, said hurricane, lack of rain and they lost 2 pumps.
A stone throw away the Tara Golf and Country is in great shape....I will be surprised if this course makes it through the winter.
Poor condition
Not sure if it's weather related, but condition of greens & tee box were not good
It's a good value
I have to admit that I find the layout of this course a bit quirky. I always brought an extra dozen balls because of the tight and twisting fairways with b and blind shots.
BUT.... I applaud the recent efforts to make adjustments to some of the holes to make it more playable while leaving the fun holes alone.
You can find some nice greens fees for an enjoyable round of golf but some of the greens are patchy
Cow pasture golf
Course was in horrible condition. It was like hitting from the rough ALL day. Even from tee boxes and fairways. Greens looked diseased. Very bumpy. Definitely won't play again.
December 5 cough
We have been playing the preserve for almost a year now and I’m really disappointed in the greens and in some of the growth it is good that you cut down some of the growth in front of many of the TVs so you could see your shot, but the greens have been awful. I know that you were trying to fix up the greens but only one of them has seen any work done. We love the course, but find it very difficult to pay huge amounts of money to play.
I had concerns
I had concerns after reading several negative reviews but found th course to be quite playable and a great value for the area. There were a handful of greens that were bad, but most were playable. It also looks to me like the owners are making a sincere effort to restore the course to what it once was.