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2.5
1844 Reviews (1844)
5 Stars
211
4 Stars
627
3 Stars
432
2 Stars
280
1 Stars
294
Conditions
2.0
Value
2.7
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.0
37.2%
Recommend this course
1115 out of 1844 reviews
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2.0
180 Reviews (180)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
46
2 Stars
40
1 Stars
76
Conditions
1.6
Value
2.3
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.5
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
3.8
21.1%
Recommend this course
38 out of 180 reviews
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2.1
261 Reviews (261)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
69
2 Stars
52
1 Stars
105
Conditions
1.6
Value
2.4
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
3.9
26.1%
Recommend this course
68 out of 261 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
1844 Reviews (1844)

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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1.0
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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Can be challenging if you can’t hit it straight

Lot of trouble with water and woods. Not difficult if you can keep it straight. Bring plenty balls.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
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Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
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Plays Once a week
2.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Reviews 1
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Previously Played

Horrendous conditions

They need to maintain the course,
One decent green out of 17, tee box and fairways require maintenance
Maintain the course and we will return to play again

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 189
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Preserve in POOR conditions

Course could be great but the conditions, with sand patches and VERY rough greens did not make for a very good course. Would not play it again.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
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Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart

Poor

Great weather for golf, met a nice couple from Michigan to play a 4some. The course was challenging but the conditions, and upkeep/maintenance of the course were sad.
All 4 of us had a good time but would not return to this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

DESERVES A 2ND BAD REVIEW

THE PICTURES ARE NOT WHAT THE COURSE LOOKS LIKE...
OWNERS DONT CARE- THIS IS NOT RELATED TO THE TARA COUNTRY CLUB (PRIVATE)
THIS IS SEPARATE.

NEW OWNER PURCHASED 2020 - SEE BELOW. AND HAS DONE NOTHING.
Owner: Krishna Persuad

Purchase date: May 2020

Purchase price: $1.68 million

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

walk away and pick another course

this course was terrible- beautiful day to golf, what a terrible course, i called them while on hole 2 and spoke to a gentleman( i wont give his name ) i dont want him to get in trouble. but i was very upset said this course has not been maintained. his exact words OWNERS DONT CARE, THEY WONT PUT A DIME INTO THIS PLACE, PEOPLE WILL COME ANYWAY , I WONT EVEN GOLF HERE AND I CAN FOR FREE, IF YOU WANT TO COMPLAIN COME IN OWNERS ARE HERE, BUT I PROMISE YOU THEY WONT CARE .. almost walked off, except didnt want to lose my money- the course had terrible ladies tee , (some gone), the T box - none existent , no water , no ball cleaner, landscaping overgrown, tee boxes crappy condition. just an ugly course- back 9 was better condition, but the way the owners treat this place, that wont last long if your a LOCAL OR VISITING DOWN- please PLEASE PLEASE SKIP THIS COURSE, SO MANY OTHER COURSES BETTER DONT WASTER YOUR TIME OR MONEY- I AM ONE AND DONE....... PLEASE TAKE MY ADVISE SERIOUSLY....

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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First Time Playing

Course layout nice fairways and greens were spotty

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

greens and tee boxes need a great deal of work

tee time was over 1/2 hour late as they had no
carts available and the course was vastly overabooked

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 189
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
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Previously Played

Affordable but greens need SOS

Good price for AM golf for snowbird season but greens need a lot of tlc

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

Don’t go there

Went yesterday. I had a 1:31 tee time. There we no carts. People waiting since 12:30. Took 45 minutes past tee time to get get a cart. Course was like a bomb hit it. They used sand to patch holes all over each green. Like one foot by one foot or more. Could not even put. Left after nine which took almost 3 hours….

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Wow, what happened here?

I used to play this course 15-20 years ago every trip to Sarasota we made. It was always in great shape. Greens, tees, fairways were always great. Well I finally played this again last year and was shocked how poor it had become. I chalked it up to bad weather and gave it another chance this past week. It actually got worse in the one year. The tee boxes are completely sand and dirt. No grass at all. The fairways are mostly dead grass. Hard pan. The greens have suffered from animal damage so every green has been filled in with sand to make them smooth. They are horrible. The bridges crossing the creeks and streams have deteriorated so bad it looks like they may fall into the water soon. The wood needs complete replacing. It pains me to write this as this used to be such a gorgeous course. Hopefully this gets sold to someone who wants to put the money into it and bring it back to glory.

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