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2.5
2163 Reviews (2163)
5 Stars
229
4 Stars
686
3 Stars
498
2 Stars
349
1 Stars
401
Conditions
2.1
Value
3.1
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.0
42.1%
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1240 out of 2163 reviews
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2.6
88 Reviews (88)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
25
Conditions
2.2
Value
3.3
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.2
46.6%
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41 out of 88 reviews
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2.4
147 Reviews (147)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
53
Conditions
2.0
Value
3.1
Layout
3.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
40.8%
Recommend this course
60 out of 147 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

2.5
2163 Reviews (2163)

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 10
1.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fast round. Lousy. Conditions

Greens were horrible. Tee boxes are bad. Fairways are marginal.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

If only the condition was better

Very good layout. Need to make shots, not distance. Layout allows for a average golfer to play well if you hit the shot.

The condition was very bad. Greens on some holes unplayable to put.

This course could be a true gem if it was in even adequate condition. Tee boxes a mess.

Overall for the money , I would play it again.but could use some care.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Disappointed...!

The course is not even the worth the fee we paid ($35)! The condition of this course is just not acceptable. The Tee boxes were worse than bad and the green not quiet better. One green don't even had a flag stick (see picture). It's embarrassing, to leave a golf course in such a crappy condition.

The only positive point is the Clubhouse, it is very nice and the Restaurant too.

Nevertheless, I do not recommend this course at all! It's not worth to get there!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Potential

I found this course very interesting. It was beautiful in some places, terribly bad in some areas, but I liked the course. It was difficult as a 1st timer but after playing it I wanted to start over and try it again. I struggled to rate the price to quality after playing a number of courses. I think this course has the most potential if they can get the rough areas refreshed.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 101
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Disappointing

We played this occasionally over the last few years, but each year go back in hopes that it couldn’t get worse. But, it has, the greens are AWFUL but the rest of the course has remained constant (3 stars) over all that time. It’s a shame to waste what is otherwise an interesting layout.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 70
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hilarious

Where do I start

Have lived in Fla for 16 years

For the first 5 yrs this was my go to course

Yesterday was embarrassing

A 5 hour round playing on a cow pasture

I should hv known considering the condition of the practice green

The tee boxes haven’t been touched for years

Some of the fairways were decent

The greens were atrocious

Why was it packed?

Because it was the cheapest green fees in both counties

It’s been 2 years since I played there and will probably be 2 years before I return

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf Course in Terrible Condition

The have let the course go. Terrible tee boxes, fairways, and greens. Do not waste your money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
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 70
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
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
Verified Purchaser
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
Verified Purchaser
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 24
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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