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5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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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%
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2.0
180 Reviews (180)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
1.6
Value
2.3
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.5
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
3.8
21.1%
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38 out of 180 reviews
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2.1
261 Reviews (261)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
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3 Stars
69
2 Stars
52
1 Stars
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Conditions
1.6
Value
2.4
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
3.9
26.1%
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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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Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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First Time Playing

Ugly Greens

Greens had more sand on them than a beach fairways weren't much better.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Worst course I’ve ever played

From the “tee box,” to the “fairways,” to the “greens:” all absolutely atrocious. I’ve never written a review for a golf course in my life, but this had to be written to keep anyone else from making the mistake I did. Worst conditions I’ve ever played on. The greenskeeper drove by us on the tee box, mid-day, just to get in front of us for us to wait for them to plug the current hole on the green, move it to another location on the green, and proceeded to do this every hole in front of us. I’ve never experienced anything like this in my life. Do not waste your time, gas or money coming out here.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Worst course ever

This could possibly be the worst course I’ve ever played. Where do I start…tees are uneven, mostly dirt and sand. Fairways have little grass. Rough is dirt. Greens are un-puttable…since filled with weeds and dumped with sand. Bunkers are not maintain…they don’t even have rakes. It is sad they charge vacationers to play this cow pasture. Needless to say, I won’t be back after my one and only round here.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens need work!

This was not my first time playing the course. But the greens were in horrible shape. You can't get a true score of the greens are eaten up as bad as these were.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tara

Course layout fantastic however course needs lots of maintenance on tees and greens. For that reason I probably will not be back.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

GREENS - ROUGH SHAPE

GREENS ARE NOT GOOD. HOLES, EVERYWHERE ON EVERY GREEN FILLED WITH SAND. FORGET PUTTING A TRUE LINE.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Conditions at Tara Preserve

The course was in terrible shape. Every green was bad and had sand patches all over them. The foursome doesn’t want to go back

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pasture golf

Staff is very friendly. I hadn't played there in several years and it will be several more years before I go back. The course is need of severe maintenance. The greens have bare spots needed cutting. The fairways have bare spots and major weeds. I guess for the price, you get what you pay for.

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

Worst Ever

Where should I start?

This entire course a terrible from its design to general condition

It sees like every hole is either a dog left or right. Most of the holes do not allow you to play driver. The tee boxes are filled with holes and dirt. The greens are inconsistent and not maintained. When we played there were piles of sand obviously in attempt to repair. Many were so overgrown they played like putting on a fairway.

Pace of play was excruciatingly slow.

I would love to get my money back and simply forget this round bet occurred.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice layout, needs LOTS of work on the greens

Played last year and they were working on it. Played yesterday and it looked exactly the same. Tee boxes are a little rough, fairways ok but the greens are horrible. They have weeds, bald spots and sand they have put down. The layout itself is challenging but the greens just ruin everything.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

The Preserve at Tara

The golf course was in horrible condition. I don't believe I have ever played a golf course that was in worse condition. While the layout was interesting, the course condition made it difficult to enjoy. The fact that it cost $179.00 to play made it worse. One of our golfers couldn't make it so I actually paid an extra round. This won't make me not use Golf Now in the future it will make me think twice before I book a course I haven't played.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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