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2.3
2067 Reviews (2067)
5 Stars
225
4 Stars
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3 Stars
480
2 Stars
329
1 Stars
372
Conditions
1.9
Value
2.8
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.9
34.9%
Recommend this course
1197 out of 2067 reviews
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2.1
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
30
Conditions
1.7
Value
2.7
Layout
3.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
3.9
29.3%
Recommend this course
17 out of 58 reviews
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2.2
161 Reviews (161)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
34
1 Stars
64
Conditions
1.8
Value
2.8
Layout
3.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.0
32.3%
Recommend this course
52 out of 161 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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2.3
2067 Reviews (2067)

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Reviews 76
Skill Intermediate
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2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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3.0
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Conditions Poor
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Reviews 5
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Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Nice layout but poor condition of fairways and greens

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Course in very poor condition

Most greens are not putt-able. Most tee boxes are just sparse weeds. Hard to believe a course could be neglected this badly. Very disappointed.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Course review

Carts are outdated and need replaced

Bare spots on fairways and greens

Several hole require hitting over hazards- they are overgrown and need cut back

Staff was very friendly and helpful

Good layout- course could use serious attention

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Rough conditions

I play here every year and the greens were a disaster. Too long, hadn’t been rolled and dead spots, especially on the front. Couldn’t get a true putt. Tee boxes were mostly just markers i. the grass, varying lengths. It can be a fun course to play and is usually a pretty good value. I won’t be back, sorry to say.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Course in rough shape.

Course was is rough shape. Tee boxes were weeds and fairways were burnt away. Greens were inconsistent.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

An Honest Review

To begin, I have avoided this course due to the many negative reviews but after experiencing this course, I should have come out sooner.

The staff are very friendly and all had a smile. This included pro shop, starter, refreshments, and even the maintenance crew. Paying more at other courses I have experienced much worse. Now for the course….

I will not say the course is perfect. But let’s be fair. Unless you pay triple digits, you’re not going to get perfection anywhere in this area. I’d say the tee boxes need the most help. They are patchy but you’re using a tee so it isn’t an issue. The fairways are not all horrible. Some areas are bare, but nothing a little overseeding wouldn’t fix. If you find yourself in a bare spot, move your ball to the closest patch of grass. The traps are better than other courses and not as good as others. You can still play out of them. The greens are going through maintenance. Out of 18, maybe 4 or 5 had really rough areas. But they put well and are at a nice pace which did surprise me. The layout was fun but there are a few blind spots when behind another group so it is something to be of note.

Overall, know who we are… We pay to play and are not a pro. This is a course that is priced for what it is. Enjoy being in nature, being with friends, and having a good time. After all, we do this for fun and this is a good place to do just that.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Could be a great course

The front and back nines should be reversed. The front nine was rough and discouraging. The back nine was like a different course. It had better greens and layout. The safe was friendly and helpful. Not a fancy course but an okay course for the money.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 51
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

May have been good in the past

Course has not been well-maintained. Tee boxes had little grass, lots of weeds and bare ground. Greens had been mowed and rolled but we're not in good condition.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs TLC

Nice course layout only BIG PROBLEM was the greens. Front nine horrible then some of the greens on the back nine were better.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 136
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 136
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

What a shame

20 years ago this was a nice course.. Today this golf course should be taken off line from Golf Now and Tee Off. What a disaster. It has turned into a disgrace from what it was in tthe pass. I live In Bradenton and play most of the courses in the area. Save your money and play a one of the country courses if you want to save a buck.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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