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2.4
2113 Reviews (2113)
5 Stars
227
4 Stars
671
3 Stars
489
2 Stars
339
1 Stars
387
Conditions
1.9
Value
2.9
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.8
36.6%
Recommend this course
1217 out of 2113 reviews
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Average Rating
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2.4
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
17
Conditions
2.1
Value
3.1
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.0
41.7%
Recommend this course
20 out of 48 reviews
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Avg Rating
2.2
129 Reviews (129)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
55
Conditions
1.8
Value
2.9
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
3.9
32.6%
Recommend this course
42 out of 129 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
2113 Reviews (2113)

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tee boxes

We tried to play red (forward) tees but we’re very puzzled to find that not all holes had “forward” tees. It would have been nice to have been informed of this and notified as to which holes had the forward tees and which holes did not. Overall though, quite happy with course and efforts made to clean up the course as it has been at least three years since I played the Preserve.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Disappointing course conditions

Challenging course with water in play on every hole and many very tight fairways. I love a challenge but with barely any length of grass on fairways hitting quality wedge shots was made difficult at times. Many of the tee boxes were in sad condition lacking grass and not being level. With so many nicer courses in the area this is not a course I would have. Interest in playing again.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Bring golf balls

Challenging course. If you driver isn’t dead on leave it in your trunk. Water everywhere. Course was in good shape. Greens rolled nice. Bring extra golf balls.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good time

The only bad thing was the play was slow. I think there putting to many groups on

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not worth the drive!

We had a confirmation email for a 10:37 tee time. When we arrived at 10:20, there was a group of 12 guys all paying individually. At 10:30 at check in, I was told that we were late for our 10:30 tee time! I showed him the email on my phone for 10:37! Also, when I booked on-line, we were given a $55.00 rate…person behind counter would not budge…2 green fees with tax, $150.00! as a polite Canadian, I protested no further as there were others in line behind me….we had to hurry out to join another two some half way down the first fairway, To add insult to injury, the course is awful….almost all the tee boxes are dirt! We played here 2 years ago and it was okay, On our scale of 1 to, 10, it is a 5! Buyer beware….we will not return!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Forget this course

Played here couple of years ago but it has gone downhill. Not worth the price. Not very well cared for

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course has water on every hole.

Unique course and layout. Very challenging for a high handicap golfer. Course in decent shape. Staff is over the top awesome. Very friendly and helpful. I would play again.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Too challenging for the average golfer

Staff is always great. My biggest complaint is the fairways are cut too short/tight. Not all golfers, especially older golfers, can hit the ball first on each shot from the fairways. Scalding or chili dipping shots occurs too often because of tight lies. I have played courses in Sarasota/Venice area in better condition and for less money.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course conditions with some difficult holes

The course was in good condition (not great but good). Had overdressed the greens but they were still rolling very good. Had some fairly difficult holes but still a pleasure to play. Would play course again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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