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4.2
403 Reviews (403)
5 Stars
195
4 Stars
140
3 Stars
47
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
92.9%
Recommend this course
367 out of 403 reviews
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4.2
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.1%
Recommend this course
27 out of 29 reviews
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4.2
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
95.1%
Recommend this course
39 out of 41 reviews
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Course Highlights
A lush, tree-lined layout with elevation changes and doglegs delivers a consistently engaging and well-regarded round for Kern County golfers. Welcoming staff, solid course conditions, and an on-site grill serving quality food make this a standout value.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6435 yards
Slope 120
Rating 70.5
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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 - $16.00
GPS 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, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
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Reviews

4.2
403 Reviews (403)
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Reviews 10
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
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
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
Played On
Reviews 6
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 33
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 161
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
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