Kern River Golf Course

The course overall is in good condition. Tee boxes and greens were well maintained. Fairway had some minor rough spots which is expected this time of year. Pace of play wasn’t great but when weather conditions are ideal like it was, every golfer in town come out to play it seemed. One of the best public courses in Kern County.

Played in the same afternoon as the Super Bowl and apparently they had a morning tournament. Lady checking us in told us there were no carts available despite being only 30 minutes until we started. She was not at all apologetic and suggested it was OUR fault for playing after noon. I happen to walk back in a few minutes later to purchase a drink and saw she was now handing out cart keys. I asked if I could get a cart and she seemed surprised. In the 30 minutes we waited, one guy teed off and no one ever called the order over the speaker. At our time, we drove up and teed off, then three more groups lined up directly behind us. I've never golfed anywhere where they left a gap like that when you've got so many groups ready to go. On the course, it turns out they didn't bother to open the snack bar so could get a cold drink while you played (didn't tell us so we could stock up before we left). Mind you, it was one of the warmest days of the year so far. When we stopped at the turn to get a cold drink, the young gal working the register acted like we were bothering her. Oh yeah, they changed the ninth hole so that two large palm trees are now directly in the way of your shot. It's a par 3, for crying out loud. You think we can all Bubba that ball around a tree in 150 yards? We will not be going back anytime soon.

This course is gettin better all the time I have. Been playing here 30 years

Usually not the case of slow play but several foursomes with beginners hitting all over the place. Nearly 5 hour round including skipping 3 holes to beat sundown and break gridlock. Course and staff were great.

With the days getting shorter and mornings colder we decided to move our tee time to after 10. Driving there looked like it could have been foggy, but arrived to a clear course. Grounds looked like they were freshly cut and cared for. Fairways were clearly seen and rough was not overly grown. Greens were a little fast, but overall a great day for golf.