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The Preserve Golf Club

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2.3
2067 Reviews (2067)
5 Stars
225
4 Stars
661
3 Stars
480
2 Stars
329
1 Stars
372
Conditions
1.9
Value
2.8
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.9
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34.9%
Recommend this course
1197 out of 2067 reviews
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2.1
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
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2 Stars
8
1 Stars
30
Conditions
1.7
Value
2.7
Layout
3.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
3.9
29.3%
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17 out of 58 reviews
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2.2
161 Reviews (161)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
34
1 Stars
64
Conditions
1.8
Value
2.8
Layout
3.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.0
32.3%
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52 out of 161 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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Tees
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
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Scorecard
Scorecard for The Preserve Golf Club At Tara
Metrics:
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
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
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

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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mpiehl
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
First Time Playing

Don’t waste your money

$30 to play is still over priced. Worst greens I have ever seen.. no joke… course is in horrible shape

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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gatorpete
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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chwoodson
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Decent Course

This course is working to be improved, some wholes have good grees, others need work, the same goes for the tee boxes and fairways.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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thejaredwhite
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Not with money

It is awful to see what this course has become. It’s gone from a nice challenging course to feeling lie you are playing on someone’s farm land. You can’t putt, grass and brush is overgrown in places it shouldn’t be but the greens don’t have enough grass. The last 2 times I’ve been they didn’t have any range balls. It’s not worth more than $10. Should be a non tee time walk up cash course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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gatorpete
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Greens were a little rough but for the price it’s a great deal

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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gatorpete
Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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johntrzaskus
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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chwoodson
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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chwoodson
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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chwoodson
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Decent Course

Course needs some work but it is comming along, It should be real good after they redo both nines as planned.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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chwoodson
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Good Course

This is a good course that is in the process of comming back to being great. However, it may take a few years to be great.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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dB8yIbI1NbLAtiG45TgV
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Value Poor
Layout Poor
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Lyndaj1947
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Course needs work.

The course itself is in rough shape, especially the greens. With a little TLC this course could be great again.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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TeamVigilance
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
1.0
Previously Played

Worse than bad.

I’ve been golfing this course a while. I like the layout, the length and the challenge. I can’t imagine a course in worst shape. They are planning some TLC in the near future, but in the meantime…the overgrowth in green space, the greens are 30-40% dirt, out of control weed beds. Worse than bad.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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pkolonich
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very tough terrible course

Course is as bad as it gets. Dirt for tee offs, very narrow fairways with water surrounding on every single hole. Get ready to lose a lot of balls if you’re a true amateur. Greens are in terrible condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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QECbiL7lv1DJJ64cjDPA
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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u314167129835
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cheap and still not great…

This course is so poorly maintained that the fairways literally blended into the greens. Speaking of greens, don’t even bother reading your putts, it won’t do any good. As the ball is rolling, it will jump in so many different directions; I could probably putt better on gravel. Tread lightly.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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rmunise
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u000007409458
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Horrible

Course was terrible. Greens looked like sand traps.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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bamamax99
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing

Terrible

The cart guy was begging for money and framed us for not giving him tips. The corse was terrible the greens hade mudd all over it. Good price. But over all terrible, terrible, and it sucks.

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