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2.5
2177 Reviews (2177)
5 Stars
230
4 Stars
690
3 Stars
502
2 Stars
352
1 Stars
403
Conditions
2.1
Value
3.1
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.0
40.7%
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1246 out of 2177 reviews
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2.7
90 Reviews (90)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
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3 Stars
19
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
24
Conditions
2.3
Value
3.4
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
50.0%
Recommend this course
45 out of 90 reviews
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2.5
124 Reviews (124)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
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Conditions
2.1
Value
3.2
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.2
41.1%
Recommend this course
51 out of 124 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 144
Rating 74.6

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
2177 Reviews (2177)

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 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart

The course needs some work on the fairways, and trimming, etc. I see they are working on some new or renewed greens. I hate temporary greens, but, my buddy and I, who is a new player had a good time.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Tara

Considering the tiny temp greens, which, were in great condition, only lost 1 ball, have to layup

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

All but one of the greens were temporary. Front nine fairways were rough. Good sand in most bunkers.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 91
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
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Top 1000 Contributor

Tuesday March 3 golf

I would have to say the course is making strives to get better still doing temporary greens and the temporary greens are getting worse since we played the last time

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Temporary Greens

The course was still on temporary greens and was in poor condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value.

Yes the greens are terrible but fairways are excellent, staff is great layout very challenging and interesting and great value.

Overall a super practice opportunity.

Uncooperative dry weather isn't helping with rebuilding permanent greens.

We had a great day out.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging

Little bit of everything. Dog legs, trees, water and gators

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course conditions

T box was ok, fairways were terrible, temporary greens were uncut, and rough. Should be much better in 30 days.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Imrovements Being Made

This course does not deserve the bad reviews it’s received; the management is making great strides to improve its playability.

Yes, most greens are temporary but they work OK, in fact better than some other local courses. The fairways are green, not dried out, and the course has a nice, very challenging design. The guys in the pro shop are honest, friendly and super accommodating as is the starter and Marshall. The price is right and is a good value for most.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

You get what you pay for (but not quite)

I know $40 is cheap for a round of golf, but this course was NOT worth it. The poor experience starts right at the bag drop. There is no staff on hand. You drop your bag in front of the building at the top of a hill but then you have to carry your bag down to the carts. The bathrooms were closed for painting.

But it gets worse. The greens are in such terrible condition that they created temporary greens in the fairways about 20 yards short of the real green. These greens were typically about 12' wide so you can forget about sticking the green on approach and forget about reading the greens. Overall, it was a terrible experience.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 103
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beautiful and challenging

Beautiful ponds, water surrounding. Excellent layout. Good value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A Starters perspective

I will never complain about a course unless there was some unexpected event that ruins the experience. In this courses case, I knew going in they had 16 of 18 temp greens and some issues around the tee boxes, BUT, I already knew the issues from what I read and the $20 fee I paid on Golf Now was a dead giveaway. I have been down to the area for the month and played a lot of great courses. This was the day before I had to head north back to winter. Just wanted to get one more (inexpensive) round in. Played myself at 7:30am and finished in just over 2 hours.

Perfect. Just what I needed.

There is a need for this kind of course. If someone is new to the game and want to get out on a real course or you are on a budget.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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