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2.5
2168 Reviews (2168)
5 Stars
230
4 Stars
687
3 Stars
499
2 Stars
350
1 Stars
402
Conditions
2.1
Value
3.1
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.0
42.9%
Recommend this course
1244 out of 2168 reviews
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2.6
91 Reviews (91)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
25
Conditions
2.2
Value
3.4
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.2
49.5%
Recommend this course
45 out of 91 reviews
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2.4
150 Reviews (150)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
54
Conditions
2.0
Value
3.1
Layout
3.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
41.3%
Recommend this course
62 out of 150 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
2168 Reviews (2168)

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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Goat ranch

By far is the worst condition we’ve played, tee box were not mowed and overgrown with weeds. Greens were bumpy and weeds.

Play elsewhere

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lather (tee-off), rinse, and repeat

Could be really nice if it was in great condition, but was told irrigation hasn’t worked for months. The course looks like it, especially on places, including a number of greens. That challenge is easily understood,, but over-priced for it’s current condition. The design is nice enough too, if it were for 6-9 holes, but when the strategy never changes for 18 holes… thus the title of this review. If you like hitting 160 - 200 yard shots, this is the course for you, because that will cover the majority of your shots, both off the tee and for approach shots. If you spray the ball all over the place, the rinse and repeat will take on a second dimension -!be sure to bring plenty of balls. It was cool to see a number of alligators, including one eating a fish it had just caught.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The course layout is great, the surroundings are beautiful. Unfortunately the fairway was very very dry

and the greens sometimes worn.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Neglected

We played last year and the course was in good shape. This year, the greens were in bad shape and the red tee boxes were not tee boxes and sometimes not even present. I’m not sure what happened over the last year but the course has taken a turn for the worse

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course in general

The starter was very friendly and informative as was the front shop. The course has a great layout but requires some work on the tee boxes. Some of the green’s were patchy but were being worked on, so who knows what they will be like with a bit of time. Overall we had a good time at a decent price.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
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Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cheap but terrible conditions

This course is 5 minutes from my house so I play it during the week sometimes when I don’t have time to drive somewhere better. It’s also cheap which is great for mid week. The course is always in very poor shape but you get when you pay for I guess.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

You should play elsewhere

I have played this course many times while visiting the area and have loved the layout. BUT this place is going down quickly. Poor, awful conditions, little maintenance or TLC given the course, evidenced by creeping grasses on the greens and mole cricket damage everywhere. Too bad, could be a real winner in the area.

Not going back. Too many other good choices in the region.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course needs upgrade

Condition of the fairways, tee boxes and greens are poor. Needs attention.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 82
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

TLC needed

Good value but the course needs some grounds keeping.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 65
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

All good

Great layout!

Course needs some work, but price reflects the condition..

Would play again....

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not good value

Course needs lots of work greens around greens weeds fairways lacking grass and watering it would help. Tee boxes some gof courses use grass . Price charged represents riping off northern visitors. If course was in proper condition might haveconsidering looking in that area to purchase a home //

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course Needs Lots of Work

I decided to try the course after several years. My foursome was VERY disappointed in the condition of the course. Tee boxes, fairways, and greens are in terrible shape. It is not worth $30/round.

We're going back to Tatum Ridge. The price is lower and the course is in great shape. I apologized to my fellow players for recommending The Preserve Golf Club at Tara.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
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 Fair
Amenities Average
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