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4.0
221 Reviews (221)
5 Stars
79
4 Stars
89
3 Stars
40
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
87.4%
Recommend this course
195 out of 221 reviews
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3.9
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
80.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 15 reviews
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4.0
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.0%
Recommend this course
40 out of 46 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff and a wide-open layout make this affordable municipal course approachable for golfers of all skill levels. The course delivers solid value for the money with well-regarded greens and a forgiving design.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6754 yards
Slope 117
Rating 71.4
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North Kern Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1953
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range 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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Restaurant
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4.0
221 Reviews (221)
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Only worth it with a hot deal…

Course is in OKAY shape. Disappointed. Greens were very slow. Sand traps unplayable and many filled with puddles of water. Fairways were good. They charge $50 to play here on the weekend here normally though. Not worth it IMO.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
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 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

North Kern in Bakersfield California

Course in excellent condition greens are absolutely beautiful ball rolling true the staff friendly and helpful and the restaurant the service great and the the burgers are the best LOVE thiss course great value for the price from GOLFNOW !!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
4.0
Previously Played

Not bad

Course is wide open and very forgiving. Course was in pretty good shape for a muni . We had noon tee time and went off at 11:30 as a twosome. There were two other twosomes on the course. That’s it! We played in just over 4 hours. Most greens were pretty good. One or two had maintenance holes. Snack bar is pretty reasonable. Just don’t get a fountain drink, ice tea or tap water as you can taste the sulfur. All in all, it was a positive experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Good course

Good course to play at staff is friendly and helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
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 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

North Kern Golf Course

Course and Staff really Friendly.

Only Issue was the cart gave up at the fifth green same as previous week.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

North Kern

Staff are brilliant food great lots of work getting done around the course greene immaculate definitely be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

North Kern Golf Course

Staff Friendly and really enjoyed the course and day

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good local course

People are friendly staff is helpful best club repair in town. Great food!!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course doesn’t look difficult but it is challenging

Had a great time at this course, very long par fours for an average golfer. Course was in good condition although the Sand traps needed a little attention. Overall worth the trip and the food was great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great day at North Kern!

The course starter was great in demonstrating flexibility with course back-ups. Enjoyed myself tremendously while jumping around a couple of times due to natural player back ups instead of frustrating myself while waiting.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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