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4.2
291 Reviews (291)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
8
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.2
88.7%
Recommend this course
264 out of 291 reviews
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4.3
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
84.8%
Recommend this course
28 out of 33 reviews
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4.4
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
88.7%
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55 out of 62 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
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts 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

Reviews

4.2
291 Reviews (291)
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Good course to frequent!

Course was in great shape. Greens were punched recently, they’re are fast and true (if people are fixing their ball marks). Fairways and roughs are green on consistent. Probably the best maintained course you can find in Kern right now.

Otherwise, a lot of people that come out don’t know what pace of play is, nor do they know much about golf etiquette at all (I.e. not getting drunk and screaming about EVERYthing while people are putting nearby). But maybe that’s just local golf in Bakersfield.
Overall, had a great time and made the putt of my life.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

challenging holes with big boy length on some holes

I just as very surprised how long several of the par 3 ‘s and 4’s were. Probably a couple of the longest in the area.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
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 Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
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 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
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
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Mad house

Went on a Sunday afternoon and pace of play was horrendous. People yelling on other holes while people are trying to tee off, I had to ask them to stop yelling. People doing drugs it was the worst experience I had experienced at Kern River

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
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
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Very Big course with decent special prices for seniors

A lot of property, lots of different strains of grass, some draught areas, loved the elevation holes, price was right, but HOT weather can take a toll on you.

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

Average

First time playing here. The pace was bad for a 8:30 am tee time. When I got there they paired me with 2 which is fine for a single. Then they made that 2 some a 4 some within 5 min and then asked me to go out as a single chasing 2 groups of four

I quickly caught up to them and we made it a 5 because the groups ahead were slow and no ambassadors were to be found

I got a $40 Sunday AM tee time here with cart which is pretty good. They do have multiple water stations which was much appreciated

Very flat and easily walkabout.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Kern River Golf course

Course is in good shape. Was a little wet early in the morning. But in great shape

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
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 Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Challenge for All Levels

This is a fairly challenging par 70 course. It features 3 par 3s that are about 190 yards plus. The par 3s alone make this course a challenge. It also has three 400 plus par 4s that can be difficult for new and short-distance hitters. Greens are usually quick. This course is a good challenge.

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