The Preserve Golf Club
About
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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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Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by wkrameriv on 11/03/2025
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Photo submitted by wkrameriv on 11/03/2025
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Photo submitted by Salsacharlie on 02/01/2025
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Best green Photo submitted by u479649397 on 01/17/2025
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Photo submitted by u314160887375 on 09/23/2024
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Photo submitted by u105718889 on 09/22/2024
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Photo submitted by OMwKhYbedntRGpNTe99M on 07/12/2024
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Photo submitted by OMwKhYbedntRGpNTe99M on 07/12/2024
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Photo submitted by OMwKhYbedntRGpNTe99M on 07/12/2024
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Photo submitted by OMwKhYbedntRGpNTe99M on 07/12/2024
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Photo submitted by OMwKhYbedntRGpNTe99M on 07/12/2024
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Photo submitted by u237766182 on 06/28/2024
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Photo submitted by u314163869626 on 04/26/2024
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6 Inch growth on Tee box Photo submitted by prabeau on 03/18/2024
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Photo submitted by Fredk20716 on 03/15/2024
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Photo submitted by Fredk20716 on 03/15/2024
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Photo submitted by Fredk20716 on 03/15/2024
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Photo submitted by Fredk20716 on 03/15/2024
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Photo submitted by MannyFaeh on 01/11/2024
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Photo submitted by MannyFaeh on 01/11/2024
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Photo submitted by MannyFaeh on 01/11/2024
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Photo submitted by MannyFaeh on 01/11/2024
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Couples weeds on fairway, green is almost completely dead. Photo submitted by mattbell566 on 09/19/2023
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Photo submitted by dunkmat on 07/17/2023
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Photo submitted by dunkmat on 07/17/2023
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Photo submitted by dunkmat on 07/17/2023
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Photo submitted by Campbell24 on 06/17/2023
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Green Photo submitted by u3507827 on 06/09/2023
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Tee Box Photo submitted by u3507827 on 06/09/2023
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Photo submitted by u000001955823 on 03/31/2023
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Photo submitted by u000001955823 on 03/31/2023
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Photo submitted by u000001955823 on 03/31/2023
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Photo submitted by eyost1 on 02/06/2023
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Photo submitted by eyost1 on 02/06/2023
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Photo submitted by miami20 on 10/09/2022
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Photo submitted by u916482571 on 05/18/2022
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17th at sundown Photo submitted by aantturi on 03/12/2022
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Photo submitted by dchlysta on 11/04/2021
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Photo submitted by KingOsi on 04/03/2021
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Dirt pan fairways Photo submitted by u314159605498 on 09/07/2020
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Photo submitted by u314159815716 on 03/07/2020
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Photo submitted by u314159815716 on 03/07/2020
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Photo submitted by u314159815716 on 03/07/2020
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Photo submitted by Shep9350669 on 12/18/2019
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At least we enjoyed the day, despite the terrible conditions. Photo submitted by KingOsi on 06/30/2019
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18th pasture aka fairway looking at the green. Photo submitted by KingOsi on 06/30/2019
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Photo submitted by extennisnowgolfer on 04/24/2017
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Photo submitted by extennisnowgolfer on 04/24/2017
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Photo submitted by extennisnowgolfer on 04/24/2017
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Photo submitted by extennisnowgolfer on 04/24/2017
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Photo submitted by extennisnowgolfer on 04/24/2017
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Photo submitted by extennisnowgolfer on 04/24/2017
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LAVA Cup at Hilton Head Island Photo submitted by Tom3815047 on 11/01/2012
Great Layout
This course possesses a nice layout under good maintenance and conditions, fairways looks like rough, greens are sick, tee boxes are not preserve. Overall really poor conditions for a course that could be one of the best in the area.
Last Choice
Super frustrating service, openly rude at times
Nice layout and very playable
Holds water so cart path only, guy said that’s usual
Aeration on greens, TONS of sand…read that it was a month ago
Water jugs available
No food for early tee times(7-9am), even by the turn.
Walked up at 6:20 for my GolfNow 6:30am tee time to find out from the starter, “can’t tee off until f&$@ing 7:00”, Not sure who’s job it is to know that GN sells tee times that don’t really exist, but not my first experience with this and quite shady.
Good practice area, large putting green. Course plays friendly and has a great range of boxes. If it were dryer and the greens weren’t sandboxes, it would probably be awesome. The price was good, great for the GN discounted tee time, but the rudeness of the pro shop guy will make me pass on playing again. Not worth risking myself getting so upset again.
9/7 golf
We love playing the preserve on the seventh the greens were not in great condition they were sanded and are difficult to play should have been told before we made a reservation
A Good Tome!
You can’t fault the course over soggy conditions. Yes it was wet. Yes it was CPO. Yes the bunkers weren’t fluffy. It’s all good though, I still got to swing my clubs yesterday! I’ve always loved this layout as it tests every club in your bag. Give it a try when the course dries out a little. It’s a fun track!
To wet
Very surprised they let anyone out on the course, it was very wet. 2 holes where the fairway was flooded. Other then that the greens were in better then average. Tee boxes need some help. sand traps need a rake.
The Preserve At Tara Has Great Staff
Love this course which I try to play at least once a week with a friend. The Pro Shop staff are very friendly and accommodating. Great course to golf or take advantage of their practice range.
Course in Rough Shape
Patches of sand and dead grass on greens, weeds growing in bunkers, tee boxes in rough condition too. Wouldn’t recommend going anytime soon
Pleasant Surprise
I read a couple of not so good reviews about the Preserve, so I went with low expectations. The course was in pretty fair shape, albeit the tees and bunkers need some work, but the course was challenging and in decent shape. My favorite part was the pace of play. I arrived early in the morning and was allowed to tee off on the back nine and then play the front. Worked out great and I finished in right about three hours. I love playing fast and hope it is this way the next time I go out.
Fast round!
Read some negative reviews about The Preserve, but thought I would give it a chance and I’m glad I did. The course does need some work. Traps are more dirt than sand and tee boxes were in disappointing shape, but I played 18 holes in three hours on a Sunday, so for that I give it a big thumbs up. Course layout is a good challenge and it requires some thinking on shots. Definitely not a driving range with holes. For the money, it is a bargain. Don’t everyone go out there now. I like a three hour round!
Long Time No Play
Course was not packed and the pace of play was good. Had not played it an least a couple of years
This course has its ups and downs
Tee boxes were horrible…greens were jus aerated…fairways were perfect!!!!
Overall a good course
Fairways were best around. Tee boxes were marginal at best. Greens were just aerated so it was tough to give them a grade.
Good Layout
Played here for my first time and it was a fun and quick round. I got there early and the starter let me tee off about 35 minutes early which was great. The course makes you use most of your clubs and I only used my driver three times as the landing areas can be very challenging if you hit your drive 250 or further. It's not a bad thing as you get to use your hybrid, or long irons off the tee which makes you think more. The staff was very friendly as well. Thank you for a fun experience.
Course is tricky, needs some maintance.
Tricky place, some fairways and greens were great. Others were like the moon. The ranger was off his rocker, think he needs help. Randomly just yelling at people, driving his cart right in front of people hitting. He was a douche. Cart girl was really nice and friendly.
Unkept
Overgrown fairways , tee boxes in dismal shape. No cart staff ti load bags or greet. Starter was not out. Kind of disappointing overall
Improved and worth playing.
Played today with friends of mine after not being there for 3 or 4 years. The team boxes were average some are better than others. If you were in a fairway the grass was great. If you're in the rough it was pretty ragged. They had 2 inches of rain the night before so all of the sand traps were not attended to but were okay to play out of. The course drained excellent and we did not have to do cart parts only. All of the greens were in really good shape. Smooth grass and the ball rolled true every time. There was two holes that had some bad patches on them but they were very small areas and could be averted by taking the free drop from damage on the greens in
your line of putting. From the work it looks like they're putting into it I can only see it getting better every week. They're doing a great job you should try playing there.