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2.3
2104 Reviews (2104)
5 Stars
227
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
339
1 Stars
384
Conditions
1.9
Value
2.9
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.8
35.4%
Recommend this course
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2.3
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
7
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10
1 Stars
14
Conditions
2.0
Value
3.1
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
3.9
35.9%
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2.1
136 Reviews (136)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
34
1 Stars
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Conditions
1.7
Value
2.8
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
3.9
29.4%
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40 out of 136 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
2104 Reviews (2104)

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Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Terrible conditions

Staff were very friendly, chicken salad sandwich at the turn was tasty and reasonably priced, but wow the course was in horrible shape. I've never seen it so bad, actually I don't think I've ever played a course in worse shape. They should be ashamed of themselves for charging $60 to play.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
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Previously Played

Great course that is lost

Probably one of the best layouts but with such a lack in maintenance absolutely disappointing if they had some money it could be awesome everything seemed dead needs serious care wish somebody could step in rates nothing better than a$30 course

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Although the greens were OK, actually had grass it was the only place there was. The tee boxes were horrible! & fairways very brown & dry!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Good game today

It always a pleasure to play at Tara because this course is a challenge

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

dry, challenging course

this was one of the more unique courses that we played during our stay in Florida. unfortunately the lack of rain meant that this course was very dry with hard fairways and dry greens. if you like interesting, challenging holes, then this is for you! we lost a lot of balls hitting blind around corners, over jungle, and into water. if you prefer a more traditional course then probably best to head elsewhere. an enjoyable, if somewhat challenging afternoon!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 84
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
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Previously Played

April 4, 2023 golf review

The greens were in the best condition I’ve seen in a long time. However, the fairways were brown and grass was almost nonexistent. I believe it’s because of the drought we’re going through

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible condition

The greens were so bad, you could not putt a straight putt. The tee boxes were terrible, very little grass. The fairways were burned and bare dirt in many places. Too bad, could be a good course if properly cared for.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor Conditions

I was told sprinkler system is broke, weeds on the greens and brown fairways. Very poor conditions until it rains or sprinklers get fixed.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Worth going for the right price

The clubhouse is very nice which to me adds to the experience. The course itself was ok but very dry due to the lack of rain. I did find the directions to the holes could be better and you’re typically riding your cart on dirt paths and the course looks a bit neglected. I paid $35 on GN so I could deal with it for a day out.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

As usual, very poor course conditions. When will the put he only reason I play here is because the layout of the course c

As usual, very poor course conditions. The only reason I play here is because the layout of the course is challenging. When will they put some money into the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Too much money for the course

Tee boxes need work, fairways are brown and hard. Paid 52.00 and I wouldn't pay 15 yo play it again. Stuff is nice, but no money going back in to course. Such a shame. Could be beautiful with some water.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What’s going on here?

Love the challenging layout!, but the condition was terrible! What’s happened to this “should be beautiful “ course? Come on whoever is in charge take one step at a time. Water! And then water some more! Take care of the greens. Why are there weeds on all of the them? I’d love to come back and play if there’s some improvement

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Horrid Conditions

Having played golf for 64+ years I was looking forward to this track as the pictures on GolfNow.com showed pristine tees, fairways and greens. This was by far the worst course I’ve ever played or seen for that matter. Tees has no grass and we’re wastelands, fairway grass was non existent with clumps of old grass visible on all. Bunkers haven’t been raked in weeks, maybe months. Green speeds were 2.0 on the stemp meter. Grass on greens was almost non existent. Either invest or shut this farm field down….

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Course Conditions

I’ve played golf for 64+ years and this was by far the worst course I’ve ever played. On GolfNow.com it’s shows pristine trees, fairways and greens. This was nothing but a burned out hayfield. Not one blade of green grass in sight. They need to shut it down and redo the entire course. If not just shut it down permanently.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

One of the worse courses I have ever played.

I don’t understand how there were so many people playing on such a bad course. Everything was in terrible shape from the Tee boxes to the Greens. I can not really find a positive about this course. Maybe if they took care of the course it would be a fun and challenging course but in its condition your better off playing anywhere else.

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