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2.6
1822 Reviews (1822)
5 Stars
211
4 Stars
626
3 Stars
427
2 Stars
276
1 Stars
282
Conditions
2.1
Value
2.8
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.1
40.0%
Recommend this course
1109 out of 1822 reviews
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2.1
177 Reviews (177)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
47
2 Stars
39
1 Stars
73
Conditions
1.6
Value
2.4
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.6
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
3.9
20.3%
Recommend this course
36 out of 177 reviews
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2.1
284 Reviews (284)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
69
2 Stars
60
1 Stars
114
Conditions
1.6
Value
2.4
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
3.9
26.1%
Recommend this course
74 out of 284 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

2.6
1822 Reviews (1822)

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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Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Might have been

This course might have been a top course at one time but the maintenance of this course is limited. Heavy weeds and bare spots fairways and greens.
No rakes for sand traps, amenities are few.
Layout has become more challenging because of this lack of maintenance,

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Horrilbe---- should have our money refunded.

The course is in horrible condition. I am vacationing and involved with multiple golf courses at home. If these were the conditions at home the courses would be closed.
We did not see one Grounds maintenance employee at all.
The greens were terribly tore up. They weren't attended to that morning and maybe not all that weekend.
The worse part is that no one takes responsibility for this at all.
The owner/owners are blatantly negligent .
The layout is terrific and if money was appropriately spent it could be a gem.We should be refunded for what we paid. There is no truth published anywhere of the condition of this golf course.
I also feel bad for the golf shop staff and the starters because they receive the complaints from the upset
customers.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

How many holes are on the green

The course layout was fun but the condition of the course was very poor. On the 8th green there was actually a racoon digging multiple holes , approximately 6" round, at several locations on the green. There was little to no grass in the tee boxes and the fairways were not much better. Most greens had hoiles dug in them by some sort of critter. Just all around poor maintenance, this course needs to be shut down and rebuilt.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

STAY AWAY

I've played many a course in my days, but this one is the worst. Nearly all the greens had holes, dirt mounds and many weed patches on them (see pics). During our round we did not see one Maintenace worker cutting grass, trimming, etc and that is likely why the greens and some tees (with 2-4" grass height) are in such bad shape. The layout is great and presents a challenge, but the course condition is atrocious!

Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course but needs work

Very challenging course design with many water hazards, doglegs and fairway growth barriers. Course needs trimming around edges of lakes, fairway and growth hazards too tall.
Staff are very friendly and helpful and seem committed to improving course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Disappointed

The staff were friendly. The course in rough condition. The birds dug holes in the greens replaced with sand. It is a nice layout but has been neglected.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Was excited to Play

Unfortunately while this course has a Great layout the condition of the tee boxes and fairways need a lot of attention. When it comes to the Greens they were the worst I've played this winter. Seems they're trying to make them right, but still have a long way to go.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in dire need of professional maintenance. Very rough condition. One positive note…the cart paths are very smooth compared to others in the area.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Probably never again!

What a waste of layout! Sad patches all over the greens, hardly any grass in fairways. What a mess.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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