3 Best Golf Courses in Bakersfield, CA

Expert-recommended Top 3 Golf Courses in Bakersfield, California. All of our golf courses actually face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence. You deserve only the best!

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THE LINKS AT RIVERLAKES RANCH

5201 Riverlakes Drive,
Bakersfield, CA 93312 Directions

Since 1999

Specialty:

9 Hole Course 18 Hole Course Driving Range Junior Club Banquets Membership Annual Passes Practice Facility Private Lessons Teaching Professionals Pro Shop Golf Tournaments Golf Outings Men's Club Ladies Club Cart Facilities Food and Beverages Dining Range Balls Special Events Golf Instructions Golf Teaching Professionals Weddings

"The Links at Riverlakes Ranch has features 18 and 9-holes, a 6800-yard track and par 3 executive courses. The golf course has taken full advantage of its superbly fertile valley location. The course has excellent options and membership prices, giving beautiful savings every time golfers hit their fairways. The knowledgeable and courteous staff in the full-service clubhouse will professionally handle everything from lessons to tournament planning. Their pro shop is also proud to offer the finest equipment and apparel at the right prices. Their friendly and knowledgeable, professional staff will help with anything students need, from choosing the putter that fits them best to helping them work out that slice. The golf course has over 100 mature trees that were removed and replanted throughout the course to create a less regimented, orderly feel and create a more natural golf course layout. They built the San Joaquin Valley’s biggest, all-grass tee, lighted driving range. They have well-maintained putting, chipping and bunker practice areas and built the San Joaquin Valley’s biggest all-grass and lighted driving range.

2026 Update: The course’s man-made contours, winding through almond trees, Canary Island pines, and stately redwoods, create the impression that they have always been part of the landscape. They offer a picturesque setting for outdoor recreation and social gatherings."

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Price:

Golf Rates:
Weekdays Mon – Fri:
Morning $42
11:00 AM $37
1:00 PM $33
3:30 PM Twilight $29
Senior Mon-Thu $37
Weekends Sat - Sun
Morning $55
11:00 AM $47
1:00 PM $37
3:30 PM Twilight $31
Other Rates:
Junior After 3 PM Walking Only $10
Spectator Riding $15
Driving Range:
Small Bucket 30 Balls $6
Medium Bucket 60 Balls $10
Large Bucket 90 Balls $12
Range Rates:
Small (Appx 40 Balls) $8
Medium (Appx 80 Balls) $16
Large (Appx 100 Balls) $20

Discount:

Get 20% off off $100 E-Range

Get 25% off $250 E-Range

Get 30% discount off $500 E-Range

Contact:

(661) 587-5465 (661) 587-3793

Mon: 6am - 6pm
Tue: 10am - 7pm
Wed-Sun: 6am - 7pm

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KERN RIVER GOLF COURSE

Rudal Road,
Bakersfield, CA 93306 Directions

Since 1951

Specialty:

18 Hole Course 9 Hole Course Private Events Pro Shop Full Golf Golf Teaching Professionals Corporate Social Memberships Jr Executive Memberships Social Programs Banquets Dining Foods Private Lessons Range Balls Cart Facilities Driving Range Golf Instructions Junior Golf

"Kern River Golf Course is developed to provide an excellent golf experience for its guests by offering outstanding customer service, a family atmosphere, and excellent playing conditions. The Golf Course takes pride in its outstanding golf standards, superb facilities, and exceptional service to its loyal clients. The club offers many options according to the golfer's playing skill level. The course offers monthly cards and multi-play punch cards. Kern River Golf Course, men's and ladies' clubs, are for its guests, and each guest can enjoy its challenging layout and surrounding beauty. The golf course offers driving range is a full driving range using high-quality range balls. Targets range from 40 yards up to 250 yards, with many targets in between for more effective practice. The flags on the range can be used for green or fairway parameters as well as distance targets. The Gift Certificate is also available from the Best public course in Bakersfield makes the perfect gift for any avid golfer.

2026 Update: Kern River Golf Course hosts a variety of events and leagues, including the Men’s Club and the Summer Open, fostering a vibrant and welcoming community for golf enthusiasts of all skill levels."

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License #1156157

Price:

Weekend
General Public $41.50
Twilight 1pm-4pm $28.50
Super Twilight 4pm - Close $23.00
9 Holes $28.00
Junior $28.00
Junior Twilight $20.00
Junior Special Twilight Only $15.00
Cart Rates Per Rider
18 Holes $17.00
9 Holess $13.00
Senior Weekdays Only:
18 Holes $16.00
9 Holess $12.00
Monthly Cards:
Regular $250.00
Family $325.00
Senior 55+ $195.00
Senior Couple $260.00
Junior Monthly Card $150.00
Weekend & Holiday Fee $10 Per Round
Multi Play Punch Cards:
Regular Multi Play Card $335.00
Senior Multi Play Card $255.00
12 Rounds For Price Of 10
Weekend & Holiday Fee $10 Per Round
Weekdays:
General Public $33.50
Seniors 55+ $25.50
Twilight 1pm - 4pm $26.50

Discount:

Get a 20% off for seniors on standard weekday green fee.

Contact:

(661) 872-5128 (661) 301-5944

Mon-Fri & Sun: 8am - 6pm
Sat: 7am - 7pm

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BAKERSFIELD COUNTRY CLUB

4200 Country Club Drive,
Bakersfield, CA 93306 Directions

Since 1949

Specialty:

18 Golf Course Junior Golf Golf Instructions Golf Facilities Practice Facilities

"Bakersfield Country Club is 18 golf courses with 6,819 yards on hilly terrain, designed by William P. Bell. Being located in the foothills of northeast Bakersfield makes this one of the few courses within Kern County that is naturally hilly. The golf club offers a limited number of full equity memberships and non-equity tennis and social memberships. Many golf, tennis, and social events keep the calendar busy year-round. They have created for golfers and those serious about excellence, Bakersfield Country Club represents an approach to the sport deeply rooted in the traditions of golf. High standards and impressive landscaping bring forth the best of the game. Patience, consistency, and discipline. The Director of Golf and his staff run a full-service Pro Shop providing merchandise, club repair, and golf lessons. The Club has a busy junior tennis program and member leagues, keeping tennis players active both on their home courts and throughout the community with interclub play.

2026 Update: The club features an 18-hole championship golf course along with a dedicated 18-hole putting course. They also include a fully stocked pro shop offering golf merchandise, club repair services, and professional golf lessons."

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License #0227716

Price:

Membership Rates:
Full Membership Initiation Around $12,000
Annual Dues Approx $6,000
Social Membership Approx Yearly:
From $2,000
Up To $3,000
Family Membership Approx Yearly:
From $4,000
Up To $6,000

Discount:

Get a $10 off on Adult Early Bird Brunch

Get a $5 off on Child Early Bird Brunch

Contact:

(661) 871-4000 (661) 871-4088

Mon-Sun: 6am - 10pm

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