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2.4
2160 Reviews (2160)
5 Stars
229
4 Stars
686
3 Stars
497
2 Stars
347
1 Stars
401
Conditions
2.1
Value
3.1
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.9
41.5%
Recommend this course
1240 out of 2160 reviews
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2.6
89 Reviews (89)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
26
Conditions
2.3
Value
3.4
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.2
48.3%
Recommend this course
43 out of 89 reviews
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2.4
147 Reviews (147)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
55
Conditions
2.0
Value
3.1
Layout
3.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
40.8%
Recommend this course
60 out of 147 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 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
2160 Reviews (2160)

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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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Needs Work

Played here in previous years. Worst shape I have seen it in. Grass on tee boxes and fairways is thin and scraggly. Greens are rough; seems like they were aerated months ago and never sanded in. Never a smooth roll on a putt.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Horrible Course

I would remove this course from your options. Fairways were basically all weeds and no grass. Tee boxes were dirt. Greens were damaged so badly you couldn't putt. Overall the WORST course I have ever played in my 35 years of playing.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

The greens and the tee box’s bot had a lot of unrepaired grass but I really enjoyed the layout of the holes and the obstacles. Being a third of the price of other courses, I have no complaints. This course really has so much potential but I imagine it would be challenging for some that get nervous hitting around obstacles. I personally enjoyed the challenge and lost a ton of balls.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Getting a little better

The course has improved somewhat over the past couple months but still pretty rough

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible shape

I can not believe how bad they et this course go the last 5 years

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
2.0
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Previously Played

Needs a lot of work! Only course in area with open am tee times!!! Overpriced at $50

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Terrible condition poorly kept up

Very poorly maintained course. Driving range wasn’t even opened at 8:30am to use. Most of the holes had no yardage markers. Trash was everywhere no trash cans people were just throwing trash everywhere. No upkeep on the landscape very overgrown. Tee boxes were just dirt. Not seeded in a while. Greens were in poor shape had trenches running through some of them. Really could be a nice course if they put some effort into cleaning it up and did some work to it.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golfer Beware

Greens lowers terrible, very difficult course, the Marshall was constantly (harassing us) visiting us to increase pace when no one was pushing us…we completed our round in 3 hours 45 minutes…some of staff was great…the course is tired, not worth the time, last balls, even for $50 bucks.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not so good.

The greens were in very bad condition. It is a tough course. Tons of water, narrow fairways. Marshal continually hassled us about pace of play. We had eight playing, and four had lunch and felt unnecessarily hassled. Lunch was very good!!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 81
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout but poor condition of fairways and greens

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
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
Verified Purchaser
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
Verified Purchaser
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
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