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2.5
1851 Reviews (1851)
5 Stars
213
4 Stars
627
3 Stars
434
2 Stars
283
1 Stars
294
Conditions
2.0
Value
2.7
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.0
37.7%
Recommend this course
1119 out of 1851 reviews
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2.1
179 Reviews (179)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
46
2 Stars
40
1 Stars
73
Conditions
1.6
Value
2.4
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.5
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
3.8
22.9%
Recommend this course
41 out of 179 reviews
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2.2
262 Reviews (262)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
68
2 Stars
54
1 Stars
104
Conditions
1.6
Value
2.5
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
3.9
26.0%
Recommend this course
68 out of 262 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
1851 Reviews (1851)

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 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Just don’t go! Less than Zero for full price

First time playing there, traveled 30 miles all 4 of us. The staff was friendly in the club house (they told us the course was ****!) we got off 40 minutes early because no one was booked. They we found out why. There is No upkeep or any maintenance on the whole course. All the Tee boxes and Greens were left to die! And they were all dead! * no rakes in sand traps, no ball washer, no trash cans, no cart girl, I say the pace was a 5 because no one was booked in front or behind us. I would also give the course layout a 5, But everything and I mean everything else was “ LESS THAN ZERO” but they charged us full price! + $55 dollars. The owner should be ashamed ! The greens were dug up by animals and moles, almost no grass, had rag weed and bacteria, pits. But, But……..wait for it……They Had Brand New Black and Yellow checkered Flags on the Greens….Wow
What a joke give us back our Money!
Just don’t go or book here! We will never book here again! Now that I see I could of taken pictures I would of. I also see now after reading reviews that I should of read them first. I hope this helps everyone from booking here and having a terrible experience like us!
It should be a crime!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

More Weed than Snoop Dog

Please stay away. Little grass to be found anywhere on the course including the Greens. Should be closed for resodding immediately

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

Embarrassing

Anyone who has anything to do with the course should be embarrassed. Maybe I could understand the tee boxes being bald, maybe one or two greens unplayable. All tee boxes, all greens unacceptable, the real rub was the untrimmes overgrowth around and behind the greens. Worst maintained I have ever played. Take care of it or close it.

Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Horroble

Worst kept course I've played in Florida. Greens horrible. T boxes horrible. Weeds on greens. Holes on greens. Piles of sand on greens. T boxes same. No irrigation on fairways.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Great layout could be really nice. Needs alot of TLC. Snack bar bar and bar close at 5.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

This course was pretty nice

I like this course some greens were a little sandy and definitely alot of water on this course. I lost quite a few balls but still had a great time and will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

A good design allowed to go to waste

I’ve played here in the past. The course has always been, in my opinion, a well designed and laid out track. Although it was never in great condition, the layout and price point, made it a worthwhile course to play. However, the owners at this point have let it go completely. Borders on the unplayable, with chunks taken out of the greens, tee boxes with nothing but sand and uneven surfaces, bare fairways.
Save your money and aggravation level. Look for another venue

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Foul ball

Rates were okay and course has a nice layout.
Tee boxes and green were in terrible shape.
Course could be improved quickly, but was a foul ball this round

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Poor upkeep

I’ve played this course quite a few times over the years. It has definitely gone down hill. Bridges are in a a bad state of disrepair. No beverages carts. T boxes look like they haven’t been touched in years. Greens are just as bad. Had spots all over filled in with sand. Felt like you’re putting thru mini sand traps. This course isn’t worth the money they are charging. It’s only a $20 course if that. I won’t be going back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Terrible Course

Course seemed like it hasn’t been maintained in several months. Lumpy tee boxes, poorly kept greens and dirt cart path. Tried to order food, but bar wasn’t open. Tried to get some beers and no one wanted to assist us. Wouldn’t recommend to anyone.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

It's seen better days. Extremely poor condition

It's a crime to even charge people to play this course. Staff is awesome but the course is a different story. From tee boxes, fairways, and greens; course is in terrible condition. Sucks because of what it used to be years ago to how it is now. Community really needs to take over this course to change it back if still retrievable

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 61
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Tuesday golf

We have been playing the preserve for almost a year now, and I am sad to say that the greens are still in terrible shape. We have seen six sand left on the greens with no grass being put in and no weeds being taken out this makes it very difficult to play a fair game of golf. I realize there have been difficulties hiring people and getting them to work, but it seems to me the price should be less while the greens are repaired I would say that the fair. Ways are in excellent condition. At this point in time I hope is the management will be able to rectify the greens which are in terrible Repair.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Horrible condition

Tee boxes were almost unplayable, no grass, full of weeds, uneven sand, difficult to get a stance. Greens were full of sand repairs everywhere.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

needs work

This course needs lots of work to get it back to what it was.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Horrible

I played this course a number of years ago,enjoyed the layout and conditions.
NOW it is barely a golf course. Tee blocks are uneven and have no grass. The greens are full of weeds and basically unputtable.
I spoke to guy who said he was owner, said hurricane, lack of rain and they lost 2 pumps.
A stone throw away the Tara Golf and Country is in great shape....I will be surprised if this course makes it through the winter.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor condition

Not sure if it's weather related, but condition of greens & tee box were not good

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