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3.8
475 Reviews (475)
5 Stars
139
4 Stars
171
3 Stars
94
2 Stars
37
1 Stars
34
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
78.1%
Recommend this course
373 out of 475 reviews
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3.7
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Pace
2.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
78.6%
Recommend this course
11 out of 14 reviews
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3.9
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
86.1%
Recommend this course
31 out of 36 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
475 Reviews (475)

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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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

I Love This Course

This is pretty much my home golf course. I go there and golf and everyone is fun, and kind and awesome. They have a covered driving area and I often bring my four year old and they treat her well, everyone from the pro shop, restaurant, and everyone else. I generally play when its hot in the afternoon but there is plenty of shade and tall trees so its a great time even in July.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
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
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

JohnBrow57 review

Course is in good shape with the exception of the sand. There is no sand in the traps . Locks take a drop no closer to the hole. Fairways or in decent shape. Greens roll well but just a little slow. Driving range is top golf shape. Monitors and computer tracking. Range balls can be purchased at the range with credit card without even going in the pro shop

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course

This is my favorite course in Bakersfield. The overall course is best maintained, both on fairways and off fairways. I'be played at some really junky golf courses before and this whole course just feels nice. I just joined the men's club today and a. Looking forward to golfing here more often now!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0

I never played that day

I booked a tee time for 4. I took my 15 year old daughter as a spectator and passenger in my cart. They charged me $35 which I thought was very ridiculous. When my 4th player from the group checked in, he was told that he couldn’t have a cart because there was a limit of 2 carts per group. This even though they knew I had a spectator who was charged, and the denial of the 3rd cart prevented our 4th player from being able to play. The staff was rude about the situation and wouldn’t accommodate us, so we asked for refunds. It was the worst experience I’ve ever had at a golf course. Side note, it is 4 days later and I still have not received my refund of my charges for that day.

Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
First Time Playing

Members there have poor etiquette

Played a Monday afternoon, got caught behind a 4 some and wouldn’t make an effort to let a solo through, i skipped a green then was caught behind a pair of old timers. They would hit 2-3 each shot with no reguard to pace or players behind, then the previous 4 was waiting on me waiting on them waiting on ANOTHER group doing 2 drops per hole. Horrible HORRENDOUS golf etiquette out there. Course is nice and staff was good but everyone golfing has no clue on how the game is supposed to be played

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice pace of play

We had a 1:57 tee time 83 degrees Course was not crowded. Greens in good shape. They have water stations on a few holes but we’re not filled with water coolers. Water at the bathrooms on the front and back did not have working water fountains .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens of Mediocrity

Huge but narrow greens with too much slope and horrible turf conditions, These fools have never figured out how to grow grass.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Riverlakes is almost there!

Good pace of play, carts are always clean, charged and ready to go, staff Chad is always pleased to greet you and assist with any questions or coaching tip,

Greens and fairways are coming back into shape just in time for fun time golf season!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Super slow pace of play

Super slow pace of play again. No Marshall. Made for a not great day of golf! Won’t be back anytime soon.

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