Links at RiverLakes Ranch in Bakersfield, California, USA

Rating Snapshot

All Time
Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

3.8

476 Reviews (476)

5 Stars

140

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

78.3%

Recommend this course

374 out of 476 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

3.9

14 Reviews (14)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

3.6

Value

3.6

Layout

4.1

Pace

3.0

Amenities

3.8

StaffFriendliness

4.5

78.6%

Recommend this course

11 out of 14 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

3.9

35 Reviews (35)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.0

Value

3.9

Layout

4.4

Pace

3.7

Amenities

4.0

StaffFriendliness

4.4

85.7%

Recommend this course

30 out of 35 reviews

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AI summaries based on real golfer reviews

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

476 Reviews (476)

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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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

helgeseg

Played On 01/29/2024

Reviews 4

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Nice course.

Nice course, well laid out. Not the usual in the city back and forth. The course winds around a housing complex. The two boxes were flat, greens were firm, but not ridiculously fast. I will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Comment

23GolfAge90

Played On 12/02/2023

Reviews 158

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

4.0

Previously Played

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

u314161118359

Played On 11/29/2023

Reviews 13

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

3.0

First Time Playing

Moguls & traps

Hit it straight and you’re in great shape!

Left or right it’s trouble especially the bunkers deep and dirt..no sand!..tee boxes were great, greens were slopy and very fast..but overall it was fun and challenging

Conditions Fair

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Fair

Comment

511West

Played On 11/13/2023

Reviews 13

Handicap Don't know

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Average

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Comment

Gposhong123

Played On 11/11/2023

Reviews 10

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

4.0

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Average

Amenities Average

Comment

u019726931

Played On 11/11/2023

Reviews 49

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Drove up from O☆C to play with friends. Course in good shape. Lots of bunkers with decent sand, links course so many shots must be placed to a position. Greens had some steep tiers and rolled pretty good.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

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Mark9431722

Played On 11/02/2023

Reviews 22

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Crappie sand traps

All of the bad reviews for this place are correct. Meaning the reviews on the traps. I know, don't get in them in the first place. Things happen. Pace was good at the time we were there. Some traps were completely empty, while others had water at 3:30pm. The greens were in good condition. Carts are trash.

Conditions Fair

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Poor

Pace Average

Amenities Fair

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u478979338

Played On 11/01/2023

Reviews 5

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Poor

Comment

PugNation

Played On 11/04/2023

Reviews 3

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Average

Amenities Good

Comment

Ryanbak661

Played On 11/03/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Good other then!!

The course marshal needs to make a few rounds. We where drove into on the first hole, then after that group passed us, we where on the back 9 we waved a group to play through the twosome was drunk stole my ball and tried putting his clubs into our cart. When we asked him what he was doing, one of them began arguing and tried starting a fight with us. Good times!!!!

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

Mark9431722

Played On 11/02/2023

Reviews 22

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Private course price, public course look

Oh my goodness the sand traps are horrible at this very expensive Golf Course. I get it we're not supposed to be in them but things happen. The carts are crappy. Rude staff. The course layout was nice. The greens were fast, but in very good condition.

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Average

Friendliness Poor

Pace Good

Amenities Fair

Comment

u478979338

Played On 11/02/2023

Reviews 5

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Average

Pace Poor

Amenities Excellent

Comment

u314161068857

Played On 10/30/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Course

Sand traps sucked, like giant dirt holes. Fairways not great shape but ok. Greens in great shape. Had fun.

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Comment

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Pumma2763576

Played On 10/26/2023

Reviews 12

Handicap 5-9

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Average

Value Poor

Layout Good

Friendliness Fair

Pace Average

Amenities Fair

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

23GolfAge90

Played On 10/26/2023

Reviews 158

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

5.0

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

Comment

Riffe007

Played On 10/07/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Excellent

Comment

u314162471007

Played On 10/04/2023

Reviews 28

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

SuperDave594

Played On 09/30/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Pumma2763576

Played On 09/21/2023

Reviews 12

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Fair

Pace Average

Amenities Average

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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