Links at RiverLakes Ranch in Bakersfield, California, USA

Rating Snapshot

All Time
Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

3.8

475 Reviews (475)

5 Stars

139

4 Stars

171

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

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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Average Rating

Avg Rating

3.8

13 Reviews (13)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

3.5

Value

3.6

Layout

4.0

Pace

2.9

Amenities

3.8

StaffFriendliness

4.5

76.9%

Recommend this course

10 out of 13 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

3.9

36 Reviews (36)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

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.

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Holes 18

Type Public

Par 72

Length 6781 yards

Slope 130

Rating 72.9

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Satellite Layout

Tees

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
Tournament	72	6781 yards	72.9	130
Back	72	6366 yards	70.8	125
Middle	72	5857 yards	68.3	119
Gold	72	5341 yards	65.7	113
Forward	72	5336 yards	69.3	123

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Scorecard

Scorecard for The Links At Riverlakes Ranch

Metrics:

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Total
Black M: 72.9/130 W: 79.6/143	342	364	183	566	163	432	345	378	510	3283	573	491	415	216	377	168	331	405	522	3498	6781
Blue M: 70.8/125 W: 77.2/138	325	347	155	545	139	414	330	359	496	3110	543	461	396	184	328	158	310	385	491	3256	6366
White M: 68.3/119 W: 74.4/131	311	328	130	503	120	361	297	351	479	2880	530	402	354	148	314	136	285	346	462	2977	5857
Gold M: 65.7/113 W: 71.3/124	300	310	111	454	120	319	293	323	448	2678	482	373	330	130	302	117	275	317	400	2726	5404
Red M: 64.0/107 W: 69.1/120	287	299	107	437	118	315	290	316	446	2615	475	356	321	130	290	109	266	317	393	2657	5272
Handicap	11	9	7	1	17	3	15	5	13		4	2	8	12	10	16	18	6	14
Par	4	4	3	5	3	4	4	4	5	36	5	4	4	3	4	3	4	4	5	36	72
Handicap (W)	11	9	17	1	15	13	7	5	3		6	4	12	18	8	14	16	10	2

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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

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

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marrkerr

Played On 05/08/2024

Reviews 1

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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511West

Played On 04/23/2024

Reviews 13

Handicap Don't know

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

We are beginners so the golf course just 15 minutes away. It fine. Please do send me any more reviews. Thanks.

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Average

Pace Good

Amenities Average

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MrSliceRight

Played On 04/16/2024

Reviews 10

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Great course

Amazing course great design and the greens are fast

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Poor

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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511West

Played On 04/02/2024

Reviews 13

Handicap Don't know

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Average

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

inspiredgolfer

Played On 03/25/2024

Reviews 54

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Nice layout course could be maintain much better

This course has a lot of potential the layout is great greens are challenging. However, the Fairways seem to always be cut way too short and you’re hitting off of hard pan dirt almost. They need to put more water on the course or punch the fairways or something because you’re really aren’t hitting off of nice turf maybe that will improve Later in the summer will try again then

Conditions Fair

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Average

Pace Average

Amenities Good

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23GolfAge90

Played On 02/16/2024

Reviews 158

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

3.0

Previously Played

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Average

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u000007682532

Played On 03/31/2024

Reviews 10

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Poor

Amenities Excellent

Comment

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Played On 03/21/2024

Reviews 2

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Average

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Good

Difficulty Moderate

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u314160588169

Played On 03/17/2024

Reviews 32

Handicap 5-9

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Previously Played

Approaches demanding.

This course is challenging but fair no weird holes.

Most pin placements protected by narrow spaces and slopes.

Some blind landing areas on the drives so having course knowledge a value.

Nice staff.

Check out harvests hosts if you are an Rv'er.

They are members and overnight boondoggle spaces available to patrons.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

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billdelano

Played On 03/09/2024

Reviews 2

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Total picture

When I say total picture, I'm referring to nice driving range, short game area with bunker, and 2 putting greens. Don't forget the cafe, friendly staff and nice daily specials. I live in NE but winter in Bako only 12 blocks from here. So convenient. Some days I'll hit balls, have a great lunch, then chip n putt for an hour. Man's gotta eat, and we all know how important the short game is.

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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u314162585084

Played On 03/12/2024

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Average

Pace Average

Amenities Good

Comment

Richard89

Played On 03/15/2024

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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MaxG85

Played On 02/27/2024

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Previously Played

Conditions Fair

Value Fair

Layout Good

Friendliness Average

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

Richard89

Played On 02/24/2024

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Fun and great course

Love the course! Only draw back is the carts they need some maintenance

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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23GolfAge90

Played On 02/16/2024

Reviews 158

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

3.0

Previously Played

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Excellent

Comment

u000005514709

Played On 02/17/2024

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

1.0

Horrible don’t do it

For the money it is trash the fairways are dirt and rock hard not worth the money don’t waste your time!!!

Conditions Poor

Value Poor

Layout Average

Friendliness Fair

Pace Average

Amenities Fair

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u772278484

Played On 02/15/2024

Reviews 4

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Typical Riverlakes Mediocrity

Fairways are dirt, greens are shaggy, lazy workers make this a place to avoid. I played well,so this is not me taking a bad round out on the course.

Conditions Fair

Value Poor

Layout Good

Friendliness Poor

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Comment

u314162471007

Played On 01/31/2024

Reviews 28

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Average

Friendliness Poor

Pace Average

Amenities Fair

Comment

511West

Played On 01/31/2024

Reviews 13

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

4.0

Previously Played

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Average

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Comment

u314162471007

Played On 01/31/2024

Reviews 28

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Could not finish 18 holes the wind was really really bad after 9 holes three of us went in the office so we can get a nine-hole refund they said no could not finish because of the wind

Conditions Poor

Value Poor

Layout Average

Friendliness Poor

Pace Good

Comment

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FAQ

What is the address of Links at RiverLakes Ranch?

Links at RiverLakes Ranch is located at 5201 RiverLakes Dr, Bakersfield, California 93312, Kern County.

Is Links at RiverLakes Ranch open to the public?

Yes, Links at RiverLakes Ranch is open to the public.

What year did Links at RiverLakes Ranch open?

Links at RiverLakes Ranch was built in 1999.

Who designed Links at RiverLakes Ranch?

Ron Fream, Kevin Ramsey (1999) and David Dale (1999) are the architects of Links at RiverLakes Ranch.

What type of grass does Links at RiverLakes Ranch have?

Links at RiverLakes Ranch has Bermuda Grass greens.

What is the par of Links at RiverLakes Ranch

The par of Links at RiverLakes Ranch is 72.

What is the length of Links at RiverLakes Ranch

The length of Links at RiverLakes Ranch is 6781 yards.

What is the rating of Links at RiverLakes Ranch

The rating of Links at RiverLakes Ranch is 72.9.

What is the slope of Links at RiverLakes Ranch

The slope of Links at RiverLakes Ranch is 130.

What are the course conditions at Links at RiverLakes Ranch?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at Links at RiverLakes Ranch are good.

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