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The Preserve Golf Club

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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
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40.8%
Recommend this course
1247 out of 2179 reviews
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2.7
89 Reviews (89)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
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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%
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44 out of 89 reviews
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2.6
120 Reviews (120)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Eagle 72 7000 yards 74.6 144
Hawk 72 6500 yards 72.6 129
Heron 72 6005 yards 70.6 119
Oriole 72 5575 yards 68.3 116
Hummingbird 2 72 4870 yards 65.8 113
Hummingbird 1 72 4870 yards 70.2 118
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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
Combo M: 68.9/117 330 130 345 340 450 330 340 150 475 2890 440 305 120 315 345 350 430 185 320 2810 5700
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
Legacy 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 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
Forward W: 68.7/115 255 95 265 250 390 245 300 116 382 2298 370 293 100 255 248 270 390 110 275 2311 4609
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
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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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Doug6643126
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u3793056
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Ernest3411592
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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malkan
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Horrific!!!

They should shut this place down. Every green diseased and impossible to putt. Tee boxes were atrocious.. the course is a disgrace. Stay away!!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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mmcgahee
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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u7189443
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Shobdon
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Not in as good condition as normal.

The whole standard of the course has deteriorated, trees and bushes in front of the tees over grown and obscuring the the fairways. Greens in poor condition with dead or sand patches. Most times we had to tee off from rough grass as the tees were roped off as they were so badly damaged.

A great shame as it a course we really like.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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smears420
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Stay Away

Been playing this course for years due to the challenging layout. It had been awhile so my buddies and I figured we'd play a Christmas round. Folks, this course is by far the worst away in regards to conditions. Go ANY where else for the same price. Greens were beat up. Tee boxes had no grass. Fairways were burnt out and just plain awful. It truly looks like the grounds keeper decided to quit before lunch and never came back.....3 months ago. STAY AWAY

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
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u826523297
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
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First Time Playing

No tee boxes, muddy sloped temp tee off areas

This is a course in terrible shape .. never again .. how can they have 15 holes without tee boxes and the ones they have are grey sand and NO grass .. 1/2 star at best

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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kirkfisher
Played On
Reviews 26
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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pjhogfat
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 Good
Amenities Good
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tywing
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Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing

Super narrow course with tons of water! And the greens are trash! Worst course we've been to all year!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
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u314162956557
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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u314163602128
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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4evergolfin
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs major investment

Temporary tee boxes, overseed on tees doesn’t look like lwill be successful. Greens in rough shape. Unfortunately Will not return until course is in much better shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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pjhogfat
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u616198095
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Desperately needs rain

Fairways were very dry, greens a little slow, tee boxes poor.But still like the layout.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Bajabean
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Go early

I basically use this course as a warm-up 18 holes before going somewhere nicer for the afternoon. Course conditions are not the best, thin grass, bald spots, spotty greens, but for the price and if you're one of the first out for the day, a great place to knock the ball around. Definitely some quirky holes, but fun nonetheless. Staff is always friendly and helpful.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u894963918
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible shape

Course was terrible. No grass on most tees. Greens had treated weed areas everywhere. Won’t go back

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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djba27
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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