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3.9
486 Reviews (486)
5 Stars
145
4 Stars
175
3 Stars
95
2 Stars
37
1 Stars
34
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.9
81.2%
Recommend this course
384 out of 486 reviews
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4.0
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
86.4%
Recommend this course
19 out of 22 reviews
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4.0
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.5%
Recommend this course
28 out of 32 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.

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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

3.9
486 Reviews (486)

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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Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Decent course but slow!

If you don't mind spending 5+ hours on the course, then this course is for you. It was in decent shape and has a good layout, but the pace of play is extremely slow and the course allows too many 5-somes to play which doesn't help. No one wants to let you play through but they don't want to speed up either, so get ready for a long day of golf if you want to play this course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0

This course is in good shape.

This course is in good shape. It can play easy from the white tees but it becomes much more difficult from the further tees.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Short course but very challenging.

Course is in great shape for this time of year. The greens are as little slower than I like but were consistent throughout the round and in very good shape. Challenging water hazards and numerous fairway and green-side bunkers make you "think" club selection.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

The best public course in Bakersfield

We live on the 9th fairway and find the view absolutely beautiful, every single day. That being said, we often see 5-somes playing through and very few women.
The 5-somes definitely slow the pace of play and they are often not dressed appropriately for the game of golf.
As an avid woman golfer, I checked into a Ladies Day and was told to "just show up on Monday". I would like to participate in an organized Women's Club at Riverlakes.
If I had just one request to better the overall look of the course, it would be "sweep the cart paths"!

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

THRU GOLFNOW, GREAT GOLF FOR THE MONEY!

COURSE IS LOOKING GOOD FOR A LOT OF SUMMER TOURNEYS AND PLAY. THEY TRY TO KEEP THE COURSE ALWAYS PLAYABLE AND LOOKING GOOD.
THE PRACTICE FACILITY IS VERY NICE AND FUNCTIONAL.
12 LAKES AND 118 BUNKERS MAKE IT CHALLENGING.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

water everywhere

Little hard to play on when you slice your ball or hate water. Truly a fun course go play Bakersfield.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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