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2.4
2115 Reviews (2115)
5 Stars
227
4 Stars
672
3 Stars
489
2 Stars
340
1 Stars
387
Conditions
1.9
Value
2.9
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.8
36.9%
Recommend this course
1218 out of 2115 reviews
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2.4
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
17
Conditions
2.1
Value
3.1
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.0
42.0%
Recommend this course
21 out of 50 reviews
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2.2
130 Reviews (130)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
55
Conditions
1.8
Value
2.8
Layout
3.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
3.9
33.1%
Recommend this course
43 out of 130 reviews
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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

2.4
2115 Reviews (2115)

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I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not bad; not good

I was hoping for better given the recent purchase and planned improvements. While the course is playable, it’s obvious more needs to be done. The greens are rough with bare spots and damage, the fairways are thin and the tee boxes are like a child’s sand box. The course design is excellent. Too bad conditions diminish the experience.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value

With $70-125 prices in the area, this one is a great value at $35-$60

A little bare in spots but a good layout

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Under new management

Greens were good. Some needing some work. Fairways dry, but in fair condition. Great round. Keep working on bringing this course up to the level it should be.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tara

Really good price and course is in good shape. Only change I would make is to add ball washers

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 81
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Poor condition

Why would new owners buy a course and do nothing to improve it?? No grass on tee boxes or around some greens. Weeds growing on greens. Fire ants everywhere on course. Never seen so many. Had to be careful on every shot and move the ball. Very dissatisfied!!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth Playing

Course is in good condition with one caveat: the tee boxes need attention.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tough layout in very average condition

Played early on a Friday morning in approx 4 hours. Fairways and greens have been over seeded. Tee boxes and sand traps air in poor condition. Recent rain may have contributed to hard muddy traps. Greens were a little slow but ok. This is an average public course for the Bradenton area that could use some more maintenance. Layout is challenging with lots of water.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs Work

Went to play on Sunday. We had a 2:30 tee time. Unfortunately my partner forgot socks and we went to the pro shop, they had none. The pro inside told us we had plenty of time to go get some and come back. When we do get back, 4 other groups went ahead of us so we decided to go off the back 9. Tee boxes are in pretty horrific condition, greens are patchy. Was in much better shape last time I played. Do not recommend even for the price.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 81
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Very Poor

Weeds growing on greens. No grass on tee boxes and around some greens. New owners not making the course any better. Why would you buy it to run it down?

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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