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The Preserve Golf Club

2.5
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2.5
2180 Reviews (2180)
5 Stars
230
4 Stars
691
3 Stars
504
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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40.6%
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1247 out of 2180 reviews
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2.7
89 Reviews (89)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
15
1 Stars
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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
121 Reviews (121)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
2.2
Value
3.2
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.2
43.0%
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52 out of 121 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
Track Rounds
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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
2180 Reviews (2180)

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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rschliss
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Borf61
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The Preserve GC

Good course, had a good round. Will definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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pjhogfat
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great golf course

Love the layout love the pace of play the greens are wonderful we'll play again for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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gooderman
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Biggolfer4547
Played On
Reviews 93
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor

Tough Track

Big greens and Your approach game better be on par.. Fairways look narrow but I a lot wander than they look for the T-Box

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u314162302545
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u000006344787
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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kenhewitt
Played On
Reviews 3
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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u000006344787
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Reviews 2
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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u000007235690
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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
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u000006375114
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
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u918791154
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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
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u5757354
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
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gooderman
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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u000002925365
Played On
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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jadek55
Played On
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
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N2rvWrFzrBk5OZgllabE
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
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Mike0809
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
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Hayesbryan
Played On
Reviews 28
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
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u000005075164
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Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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