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3.8
479 Reviews (479)
5 Stars
142
4 Stars
171
3 Stars
95
2 Stars
37
1 Stars
34
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
79.8%
Recommend this course
377 out of 479 reviews
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3.9
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
82.4%
Recommend this course
14 out of 17 reviews
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3.9
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
86.8%
Recommend this course
33 out of 38 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout earns high marks, featuring tree-lined fairways with generous shade and a driving range equipped with top-tier ball-tracking technology. Friendly staff, clean carts, and a smooth pace of play make each round consistently enjoyable.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6781 yards
Slope 130
Rating 72.9
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Course Details

Year Built 1999
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ron Fream Kevin Ramsey (1999) David Dale (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.8
479 Reviews (479)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
Watching the Game 9
Patio Dining 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 20
Water Hazards 19
Undulating Greens 12
This course/club is great for:
Locals 15
Advanced Golfers 8
Entertaining Clients 6
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 22
In the 'Burbs 7

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Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Walked

Good course

Best public course in Bakersfield. Greens weren't the best, but playable.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play

A little bit of sand in the bunkers and a marshall on the course would go a long way here!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Letting the course go

I'm not sure if it's under new management or what, but the course gets worse every time I play here yet the price keeps going up. I want to like this course so much cause it's a nice layout and in the middle of town. It's just not that nice and charging 35+ on a week day with not ideal course conditions

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

wonderful golf play

A wonderful day of good golf with good friends and a beautiful golf course. thank you

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course with local players

Enjoyable round with three colorful and fun players. Their local knowledge helped a lot and the hospitality was a big bonus.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Course

Nice Course... Good Conditions & very good pace of play

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Typical gated community golf course

Great layout but not a walkable course. The fairways and roughs were inconsistent and really show signs of prolonged drought like many inland California courses. However, the greens were in great shapes. I would definitely play again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Target golf 101

I was the first one out at 6:30am as a single and it was my first time playing this course. It took me 2 hours and 15 mins as a single! Great pace when you can keep it in play n there’s no one in front of you ! I asked the pro shop staff what I could expect and she replied “target golf 101”.... she was absolutely right ! the course has great character and the greens were multi tiered and I doubt there’s a flat lie which makes every putt count! Unfortunately two thirds of the greens had severe issues but I’m sure the ground crew will have them rolling true in a few weeks. As for the target golf ... I left the driver in the bag, played from the black tees and teed off with my 3 wood (I hit it about 250 on average). I’ll definitely play this course again next time I’m in town visiting the in laws.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bumpy Greens 3 Weeks After Aeration!

I always like this course! The design suits my eyes and game. Fairways are in great shape but the greens are not. Although we were told that they are newly aerated (3 weeks) most of them have not recovered yet. Most of them have weeds, slow and bumpy. Played with my wife, our tee shots and approach shots were almost perfect only to be disappointed with the greens! Hope they can bring back to the greens to their pristine condition. This course is a little bot pricier than the other courses (munis) in Kern County, but I think it is worth it, when the greens are completely recovered.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
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 42
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course

Great value. Nice greens. Lot of bunker work going on. Good layout.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best greens in town

The course is in great condition. The greens are, to me, the best in town. The turf is about a, 9-10.5 on the stemp. Perfect in the early morning.

Excellent staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love the course

Course looks really good right now, I wish they had a super out there controlling play a little better and friendlier staff but I keep going back

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Gr8 Value

I actually played this course for the first time on Thursday the 24th. It was so much fun! I came back on Monday the 29th... don't sleep on this one it's a great course and awesome value!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

nice day

Had a great time playing with my grandson and friends

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The greens were a little slower than usual...letting the grass grow to fill in the low growing areas.

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