27% match
For VI tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Tara Golf & Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Tara Golf & Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Tara Golf & Country Club, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 25%Scoring 22%Aim 18%Precision 18%Accuracy 15%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
17.8
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
29.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Tara Golf & Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Tara Golf & Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
mwilliams@taragcc.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
6602 Drewrys Bluff, Bradenton, FL 34203, USA
Course Description
Tara Golf & Country Club is a private, member-owned country club located in the Tara community on Florida's central west coast. Established in 1989, it features a 6,800-yard, par 72 golf course and is regarded as a top country club in Bradenton within the Sarasota-Bradenton area. The club continually upgrades facilities and offerings, with comprehensive amenities including golf, tennis, fitness, dining, and social activities, and is situated near premier shopping, arts, beaches, and multiple airports. It serves as a community hub for members and their families in a scenic Florida golf and country club setting.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ted McAnlis
Opened
1989
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⭐4.6(350 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Tara Golf & Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for VI
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course demands shot-shaping accuracy on repeating short par fours and pars three where misses inflate scores easily, while par fives tempt aggressive plays but risk bogeys on top handicap spots. Front nine elevates pressure through tougher slope structure.
I
IV Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725732 yards5241 metersCR 74.0Bogey 104.7Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.7 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.0 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 1 | — | 10 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 468 | 361 | 141 | 350 | 158 | 327 | 301 | 454 | 2895 | 451 | 324 | 351 | 140 | 318 | 462 | 321 | 131 | 339 | 2837 | 5732 |
V
V Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725381 yards4920 metersCR 72.1Bogey 101.8Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.5 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.3 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 1 | — | 10 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 439 | 337 | 132 | 332 | 140 | 318 | 275 | 454 | 2755 | 451 | 302 | 332 | 113 | 289 | 409 | 280 | 119 | 331 | 2626 | 5381 |
V
VI Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725066 yards4632 metersCR 70.3Bogey 99.5Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.7 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.8 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 1 | — | 10 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 312 | 439 | 318 | 122 | 313 | 128 | 282 | 275 | 440 | 2629 | 404 | 302 | 314 | 113 | 243 | 409 | 241 | 108 | 303 | 2437 | 5066 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Tara Golf & Country Club
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile48% match
For VI tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control34%
Visualization23%
73% match
For VI tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision17%
Dispersion16%
38% match
For VI tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
9 Week Flagship Program for Tara Golf & Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Tara Golf & Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 9 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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39% match
For VI tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
Aim14%
58% match
For VI tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control26%
Visualization21%
64% match
For VI tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
73% match
For VI tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
Scoring19%
63% match
For VI tees
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Precision25%
Dispersion21%
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Get Started70% match
For VI tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For VI tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Dispersion18%
Precision14%
61% match
For VI tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
66% match
For VI tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy18%
66% match
For VI tees
Set sights, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Aim22%
Precision22%
Dispersion14%
58% match
For VI tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment22%
Accuracy17%
54% match
For V tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
53% match
For V tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring50%
Distance Control29%
Visualization16%
63% match
For V tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion12%
69% match
For V tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
62% match
For V tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision21%
Accuracy15%
Mechanics15%
64% match
For V tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started44% match
For V tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory18%
41% match
For V tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-18 min17 HCP3 drills
Visualization33%
Distance Control33%
Dispersion18%
43% match
For V tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For V tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
72% match
For V tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring20%
Accuracy18%
Precision14%
62% match
For V tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
58% match
For V tees
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring20%
Distance Control17%
55% match
For V tees
Match clubface, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Alignment32%
Precision23%
Distance Control23%
55% match
For V tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Scoring24%
Alignment16%
66% match
For V tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control22%
Alignment17%
57% match
For V tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy21%
Scoring15%
59% match
For V tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring16%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started41% match
For V tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy42%
Distance Control32%
Alignment27%
27% match
For IV tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
27% match
For IV tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
70% match
For IV tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring14%
Accuracy13%
62% match
For IV tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion16%
Precision16%
61% match
For IV tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring23%
Distance Control23%
54% match
For IV tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Dispersion32%
Precision27%
Accuracy13%
18% match
For IV tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
61% match
For IV tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control24%
Aim14%
74% match
For IV tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring18%
Distance Control15%
76% match
For IV tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
65% match
For IV tees
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring19%
Aim13%
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Get Started65% match
For IV tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring21%
Dispersion13%
69% match
For IV tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy12%
Dispersion11%
70% match
For IV tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion18%
Scoring13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Tara Golf & Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Tara Golf & Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Tara Golf & Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Tara Golf & Country Club challenges consistency. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Tara Golf & Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5399 yards. The back tees extend to 5732.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Tara Golf & Country Club?
With a course rating of 74.0 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Tara Golf & Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5732.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Tara Golf & Country Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Tara Golf & Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 5732.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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