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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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Reviews

4.3
370 Reviews (370)
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Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Great value

Course layout was great, friendly staff. Fairways rough in spots due to dry conditions, but certainly playable. Greens had been punched a week before, so bumpy, but otherwise good shape with good speed. Great value and I would recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 5
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice municipal course

Course is nice. The best municipal course in the area and you can get great deals from GolfNow. The greens were just recently punched but GolfNow sent an update warning me about the greens. It was fine because we paid about 50% of the normal fees. Really a great deal if you can wait for the Hot Deals.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

John’s review

Course is in very good shape for a muni. Greens are well taken care of considering the heat experienced this year. Nice range. Tee times are adequately spaced and play was controlled by onsite Marshall. Newer carts. For Munis in South Central CA I would say this course is at the top of the rankings.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 138
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

Dont play in Bakersfield

The course was in poor condition. They didn't cut the grass or edge it. The greens were in Poor condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

To Hot to Play

The Course was in Poor Condition. The grass was long and not cut.

Tee area’s where in Poor condition. Dry & not watered. It seems they lack employees working on the Course.

I think they need to address these issues immediately. I noticed not many Golfers after 11:00 O clock.

It’s just too Hot to Golf in Bakersfield!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

For the Price $24.00 Walking Good!

You need in Early Tee Time playing Kern River. It gets very Warm out here. Course is in Fair Condition.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Greens but Slow Play

Always count on at least 5 hours when playing any weekend. I still enjoy this course. The greens are fast for a muni course. A good challenge.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Not bad place to golf

The best thing about Golfing at Kern River is it’s affordable.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
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 Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 138
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Day

Enjoyed this course very much. Played here for the first time. I will come back again. The only thing I will say is pace of play was a bit slow due to a large group in front of us. Other than that it was great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
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
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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