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2.5
1837 Reviews (1837)
5 Stars
211
4 Stars
627
3 Stars
431
2 Stars
280
1 Stars
288
Conditions
2.1
Value
2.8
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.0
39.0%
Recommend this course
1115 out of 1837 reviews
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2.1
183 Reviews (183)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
48
2 Stars
42
1 Stars
75
Conditions
1.6
Value
2.4
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.6
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
3.9
21.3%
Recommend this course
39 out of 183 reviews
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2.2
266 Reviews (266)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
69
2 Stars
55
1 Stars
105
Conditions
1.7
Value
2.5
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
3.9
27.1%
Recommend this course
72 out of 266 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
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker No
Caddies 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

Reviews

2.5
1837 Reviews (1837)

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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I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Tight layout, excellent greens fair to poor conditions otherwise

The course takes driver out of my hands on all but a couple of holes. Interesting occasionally but not something I want to make a regular habit of. The greens were beautiful but the fairways and rough were below average from a condition perspective.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Never play here! Again

I am fighting with the course manager Tim to get a full refund! Please do not book a Tee time or play here! They are trying to sell the land to a developer so they are only cutting the fairway. It is the worse course I have ever played. What a joke!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 57
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Previously Played

4/09 golf

My golf partner and I have been playing the preserve for two years and we have found it deteriorate from the greens to the fairway getting worse and worse something needs to be done but I understand it’s hard to get that done

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Don't be fooled by the price

My tee time was at noon on a Sunday, upon arrival there were very few cars in the parking lot which was my first clue something was wrong. The golf cart worked well and had good pick up, since no one was playing on a beautiful day pace of play was outstanding. Most holes you couldn't identify the fairway from the rough. The greens had sand spots all over them, so it made it hard to put. At one point the sprinklers were on watering for hours an area that is out of bounds. There is potential for this course but it needs much work. Probably won't be back.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/10/2024

Hello, u314162324701. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing The Preserve Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Always disappointed

The staff can not care less and it shows. This course is in consistently bad shape. Use to be a fun course to play but management has run it into the ground. Don’t let the cheap price fool you.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs help

Great layout.
Course keeps getting worse. Hardly any maintenance.
Tee boxes are a mess.
Green have sand filling damage.
Could be a great course
Conditions somewhat reflected in price.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Crappiest course I have ever played in Florida

Fairways in horrible condition. Greens had some
Sort of brownish red grass spots, impeding even
A two foot put. I would and can only suggest GolfNow take this course off of their list immediately. I cannot believe all four of us had to pay $49 each to play this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens keeper

It’s a great layout but could be greatly improved by allowing the fairways to grow about a quarter inch more and over seed . Also the tee boxes . Spend a little money and it could be great and they could charge 10 to 15 bucks more a round . So TLCwoupd do big things here

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens keeper

It would be a great impression if they spent a little money and overseeded and watered more. Let the fairways grow a quarter inch longer and let some grass grow on the tees.
It’s a good track it just need some TLC.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Horrible, PGA pro should be embarrassed to have her name attached to this

Crap course. Worst I’ve played. It should be shut down.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

NEEDS HELP

We were disappointed in the general conditions---especially the greens. Didn't actually see a truly cuttable green until #14. Fairways were only---well---FAIR.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout, terrible condition

The other reviews are accurate. Beautiful property that has gone way downhill. Looks like no maintenance at all. I've played here many times, and still go occasionally only because it's cheap and will be quiet. Turf is a mess on greens and tees.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course, Wonderful Staff

From the fellow in the Pro Shop to the two fantastic starters we encountered, these folks were great. The Pro Shop gave us a lot of orientation tips while the starters went the extra mile to help us avoid the league that was starting. As a result, we played in 3 hours, 20 mins. My sincere appreciation.

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

Trust

Trust the other reviews you read. Greens n tee boxes brutal and fairways average at best.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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