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2.5
2172 Reviews (2172)
5 Stars
230
4 Stars
687
3 Stars
501
2 Stars
352
1 Stars
402
Conditions
2.1
Value
3.1
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.0
41.1%
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1244 out of 2172 reviews
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2.7
90 Reviews (90)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
2.3
Value
3.4
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
50.0%
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45 out of 90 reviews
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2.4
141 Reviews (141)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
49
Conditions
2.0
Value
3.1
Layout
3.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.1
39.0%
Recommend this course
55 out of 141 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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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
2172 Reviews (2172)

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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Played On
Reviews 42
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tara Preserve

The course needs a great deal of work. All greens but two were temporary. Excellent layout that we have enjoyed playing over the years but much work needs to be done.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course improvements are taking shape

I haven’t played this course in 2 years due to the past horrible conditions. However, I was happy to see some drastic improvements and more coming soon. All the greens are being resurfaced and even though only 2 were in play today, (the other holes had temporary greens) it looked like the majority could be playable in the near future. All the bunkers are getting new white sand. The fairways are much improved though they still need help. All in all, after years of letting the course run down, it has a bright future and I will be playing it more often.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

This course has great features

We often play on this golf course, even though the new greens are not ready yet. We like the location of the course and the service. The bathrooms are already well-maintained and clean. Containers and towels for washing golf balls have been installed. Most importantly, the new greens are almost ready. The planted flowers and renovated building create an inviting atmosphere. The golf course has a great future.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

all temporary greens

All greens are being re done so, at this booking, all greens were temporary. Low price reflects that. Hope they finish re-doing the greens soon.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 89
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

1223 cough

The greens/half of them were temporary but the temp greens were better than the old greens 8 months ago I have also noticed a lot of work being done to make this course better

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Improving

Lots of bad reviews out there about this course. Does it need some help, sure- but it is certainly priced appropriately. They are working hard to improve and saw many folks working in the course. At the end of the day, if you want a championship course, look elsewhere. If you want a good deal, with friendly staff and a fun day of golf- bring it on.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 345
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

The Greens

Only two greens were in use the rest had temp greens in the fairway ! Reason I don’t recommend this course is that on a week day there were no grounds keepers working on any greens so there is little chance that the greens will be in play soon if ever witch is sad as the course could be a great course

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Greens were being restored so the flag ould 39 to 60 yards short of the green in the fairway. Due to thi ptrying to have decent put was next to impossible due to weeds and rough surface. I used to enjoy playing this course hopefully it gets back to normal soon

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

There is hope....

Have played this course yearly for the last 20 years and it has gone dramatically downhill BUT it has improved considerably since my last outing. This is a great lay-out and it shows that they are making a serious attempt to bring it back to some semblance of playability.

It would have been nice to know that there were only 2 greens in play but for a $10 Hot Deal I can't really complain. There have been dollars and man-hours invested although they seem to have forgotten the 7th hole.

I hope that these efforts continue as it is sad to see a good track die. See you next year....

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 229
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Top 100 Contributor
Previously Played

Pasture Hill like course

Every green with the exception to one was placed in fairway near green or over sanding was on them. The worst I course conditions I have ever played in Florida. Thankfully I play only 12 dollars

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

In need of new management!

This place has gotten worse. Last time we played this course was 2 years ago and it was in the same shape…temp greens, weeds everywhere, total disarray!

Stay away from this place! Shut down, rebuild, and start over.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course is in bad bad shape, but good for a beginner.

We played this course because it was inexpensive and my son is just learning. I could see that there were not a lot of tee times booked so I thought it would be a good place for him to learn and not be rushed with having to keep up with a strict pace of play. For this purpose, it was perfect. There were not a lot of people playing around us, we could take our time and he could redo shots he hit poorly. But the course is not in good condition. Really really bad actually. There were also fire ants everywhere and our legs go destroyed by them. That part was horrible. You really, really need to watch where you step and stand. But if you are a beginner, this much be a good place for you to start.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
First Time Playing

What is this place?

This could be free and I still don’t think I’d come back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best golf course in Sarasota

Can’t beat it. It’s awesome! A great time would recommend to anyone

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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