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2.3
2067 Reviews (2067)
5 Stars
225
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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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
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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 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Awful, ownership should be ashamed

First, the good. Starter was friendly, clubhouse is nice but empty, good layout, and perfect location. Now the bad, really really bad. I've played a ton of places and the conditions were by far the worst I've ever seen. The owner and surrounding communities should be furious. There's basically no cart path, just overgrown dirt. Fairways would be the rough at most courses. Sand traps would be a stretch to say sand, black dirt with tons of debris. Greens are unplayable, I would probably guess they haven't been aerated, sanded, or given any general care in years. This course has the bones to be a gem in the area, but should be closed with police tape at the entrance for the crime the owner has committed. Sorry, just being honest!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Tara (ble)

I have NEVER seen greens in such pathetic condition. Very few golfers on a beautiful day should be a message to the owners to fix the course or plow it under for a housing development.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

The owner should be ashamed

You wonder why this course is charging $17 bucks because it’s worse than a cow pasture.

I’ve played it over the last few years and it continues to disappoint.

The owner is obviously not interested in improving the property so why not just sell it to a group that actually gives a #%~>% !

Drives me nuts when I see a track that has a wonderful layout neglected to the point of no return.

Pathetic and shameful are 2 words that come to mind when I think of this ownership group.

Don’t waste your hard earned $!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

I got charged after I paid on golfnow. Mistake was made in the office Was told it will be refunded. 2 weeks later. No refund as yet

Still waiting on my credit

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Good course for the money

Excellent layout and owner is trying to put more money into the course. I long way to go but it plays well

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 318
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Terrible Shape!

I’ve played the preserve many times but this is by far the worst shape I’ve ever seen. the course. It’s not even worth $24 that they charged.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

They need to maintain the course

The layout is one of the most challenging courses. I’ve played but they need to do maintenance to this course. The greens need a lot of help and they need to trim a lot of the trees. The fairways were in decent condition.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 64
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

FUN Practice course. Staff went above and beyond!

Great day on a quiet golf course. The gentleman that worked at the course was super helpful. Highly recommended

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Some Greens need help

Still fun course to play I'll will go back, there are some new greens hope they keep going

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 225
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

You get what you pay for! SOS!

Course is good for playing early and cheap but not for serious golfers! Needs serious repair on greens

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worst ever

We figured out why there was hardly anyone else in the course. The greens were the worst I’ve ever seen. The grass was the same as the fairways. It was just cut shorter. You couldn’t roll a putt. The ball would hop and skip around.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 29
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Preserve at tara

This had to be one of the worst golf courses I have ever played in my life. The greens were absolutely atrocious the fairways were atrocious. I played this course about 4 years ago and it was great. As stated it was an awful day I brought two other people with me bragging about how great the course was. Till we get there oh my God this shouldn't even be playing it should be closed down.

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