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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
40.6%
Recommend this course
1247 out of 2180 reviews
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2.7
89 Reviews (89)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
23
Conditions
2.3
Value
3.4
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
49.4%
Recommend this course
44 out of 89 reviews
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2.6
121 Reviews (121)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
36
Conditions
2.2
Value
3.2
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.2
43.0%
Recommend this course
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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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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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overpriced

Way over priced for the course conditioner. Fairways unkept and extremely hard. Very slow pace of play. Won’t play again

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course in bad shape

Course was very dry. Tough to play.

Very disappointed

Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 110
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 77
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointed!

Played a few years ago when conditions were fair but better than now. More clumps of weeds than grass on fairways. Tee boxes were uneven, dirt, and weeds. Greens were ok. Waited on every shot, with 3 groups on every par four. Had a fivesome 2 groups ahead and they were not playing ready golf. Twosome ahead of us had to wait on their approach shot because fivesome chose to shift golf bags from one cart to another without leaving the area. Won’t play here again.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rainy and Cold

Hope to get back to play sometime. Should have asked for rain date.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Courteous, informative staff.

Lots of water and sand, Placement course. Fast greens.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disappointing!

To start on a positive note, the staff couldn’t have been any nicer. I also thought the course had a great layout, but it was hard to get beyond the conditions. The tee boxes was basically sandy dirt and weeds, plus the fairways were extremely thin. Greens were inconsistent. They need to lower their rates to compensate for their current situation.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Gypie

The course was in horrible conditions. Weeds everywhere. Fairways not well kept. Muddy in spots and no rain recently. Pricey for the course. Would not recommend.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Terrible Condition

The course layout could be fun if the course were in better shape. It just appears they really make no effort to upkeep the course. Staff was very friendly but conditions were bad enough to make me not want to go back again. Wish I could say it was just the tee boxes or just one aspect of the course that was in bad shape but it was pretty much everything. Hopefully they start to pay attention because I can’t imagine anyone wanting to go back after playing it once.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible

Very poor fairways. Pace slow. $7 for a small range bucket? Greens fast but need work. Will not return with too many other choices available.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Save your money

This course has a very cool layout and is at times enjoyable. All that aside the fact they have the audacity to charge $50-$70 throughout the day is insane because the conditions are terrible. This is at best a $30-$40 course. Nothing is maintained well and for the prices they Charge it should be. At the current rate to play here you would be better off taking your money to ANY other course and they would probably charge you less for a much better course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Unexpected …..for the cost

The cart paths were poor, very little grass on fairways and greens struggling…..if improved would definitely return to play….

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

good fast greens

While these greens were not green they di roll fast and true. It was a good test for anyone working on there putting game. The fairways were a bit thin and hard to hit off. You do get a lot off roll in the fairway where dry.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tough layout

Testing course for the average golfer.Fairways poor condition.Greens very heavily sanded in many places.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs attention

The tee boxes and greens need attention. We got a hot deal so we could say it was acceptable. The course is not worth the full price they are asking.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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