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2.5
2179 Reviews (2179)
5 Stars
230
4 Stars
691
3 Stars
503
2 Stars
352
1 Stars
403
Conditions
2.1
Value
3.1
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.0
40.8%
Recommend this course
1247 out of 2179 reviews
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2.7
89 Reviews (89)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
23
Conditions
2.3
Value
3.4
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
49.4%
Recommend this course
44 out of 89 reviews
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2.6
120 Reviews (120)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
36
Conditions
2.2
Value
3.2
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.2
43.3%
Recommend this course
52 out of 120 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
2179 Reviews (2179)

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 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 91
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

February 15 golf

What a difference from last week the course was an awful condition last week but has vastly improved through all 14 holes a few greens are still a little rough with grass in it or sand on top but overall a great improvement thank you for working hard to make golf fun

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 14
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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First Time Playing

Absolutely horrendous service.

I am a somewhat new golfer and usually shoot high 80’s to low 90’s. I made a tee time first thing in the morning for a group of four and everything was fine at first until the course Marshall came out. Being that I’m a new golfer, it’s obviously going to take us longer to golf than some others, my group was playing through every hole and was keeping a normal pace. On probably the 3rd hole, the course Marshall drive past us super slow not saying a word and proceeded to just sit behind us and watch. This kept up for the rest of that hole and the next before I approached him. After asking what he needed he tell me “your group needs to be playing ready golf”. I shrugged it off and said okay thinking it was just a reminder. He continued following us up to about the 8th hole just slowly driving behind us. As you could probably guess that doesn’t help with pace of play, it’s much worse trying to play with someone staring at you waiting for you to move. By the time we were at the 8th hole he approached us again and told us we needed to hurry up and play faster because “they were booked for the day and there were foursomes behind us”. It was 9 am when we were told to hurry up on the 8th hole. We were even ahead of what their pace of play said and it seemed we were the only group being followed by this Marshall. I will not be returning and would never suggest this course to any of my friends/ family. The fact that your going to patronize paying customers and follow them around a course that is supposed to be nice and relaxing is bullsh*t. I’ve never had an experience like this anywhere else.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 73
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 73
2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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First Time Playing

Well overpriced for the quality.

Track has great potential with narrow shoots and lots of water, however for the price of admission the course was in horrible shape. Tees and greens were bare in places or riddled with craters. Most of the cart path was dirt or sand and full of potholes.

Spent $70 for what was a $25 experience.

I hope they get a good super soon, the course has lots of potential, but we’ll not be back for that price tag.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 91
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

2/9 2023

Course much improved over last week greens look and rolling better

Can see improvements on the teeboxs and the greens greens do need special care

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Declining

Fairways are below average, greens are in poor shape

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 54
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course conditions

Next to no grass on the tees. Many of the greens were under some sort of repair with 25 to 30 spots of sand randomly spread across them. It made an accurate putt impossible

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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