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4.3
370 Reviews (370)
5 Stars
179
4 Stars
128
3 Stars
44
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.1
91.0%
Recommend this course
336 out of 370 reviews
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4.3
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.5
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
90.9%
Recommend this course
20 out of 22 reviews
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4.3
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
92.9%
Recommend this course
52 out of 56 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6458 yards
Slope 120
Rating 70.7
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Kern River Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1951
Golf Season Year round
Architect William F. Bell (1951) William P. Bell (1951)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $14.50
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
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4.3
370 Reviews (370)
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 28
2.0
Previously Played

Pace of play and staff

The pace of playing is very very slow they booked too many golfers 10 minutes apart half hour to 45 minutes to play staff not friendly at all

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great course

Course is smooth and well maintained.

Greens are smooth and fast

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Sunny day in November

First time playing Kern River. Did not know the course so scoring well was out the door.

Green are nice and very fast. I enjoyed the long par 3’s. Not a flat course, made it challenging 👍

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course, no rushing, beautiful day!

Course was well kept, pace of play was second to none! Nobody hitting up on us at all and we had to wait for nobody. The wildlife including hawks, squirrels, rabbits and geese was a bonus to watching. Definitely be back soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
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 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play

The Marshalls need tto be more attentive. The pace of play was inhibitted by a rude 5 person group who were taking 20 minutes per hole. They were loud and rude not caring about players on holes close to them.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My "Home" course..

Back when I lived here, it was my home course, decades ago. The "new" ownership ( could be 4-6 years now, not sure) has done a fabulous job in keeping the course in decent shape...for a public course, it is definitely worth checking out. If you are off the fairway ...like I usually am...the rough can be somewhat tough....not sure the type of grass...but it is thickAF....( its what i get for being a 18+ handicap😔) The food is delicious and they even serve cocktails. Friendly staff all around!

Whenever I visit Bakersfield, I always try to get a round or two in. The "hot deals" thru this app is the way to go.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Consistent & Fair Price

Track is smooth sailing, always enjoy playing here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best public course in town.

i will always choose this course over Riverlakes or North Kern. the price compared to the product is the best.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
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
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

To slow

Slowest golf ever

Way over booked

4 hours to play 12 holes

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