Kern River Golf Course Bakersfield, California
Kern River Golf Course is a par-70 public course in Bakersfield, California, playing 6,435 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 70.5 and slope of 120.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (5 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,435 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 70.5 / 120 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Bakersfield, California, USA |
| Coordinates | 35.4373, -118.8577 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,435 | 70 | 70.5 | 120 |
| White | 6,245 | 73 | 75.5 | 128 |
| Red | 5,330 | 73 | 70.1 | 117 |
| Gold | 5,242 | 73 | 69.6 | 116 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 70.5/120 | 525 | 136 | 471 | 454 | 293 | 158 | 389 | 536 | 195 | 3157 | 380 | 233 | 359 | 335 | 458 | 369 | 386 | 223 | 535 | 3278 | 6435 |
| White 75.5/128 | 514 | 129 | 458 | 436 | 283 | 147 | 384 | 528 | 180 | 3059 | 375 | 223 | 351 | 328 | 440 | 362 | 378 | 219 | 510 | 3186 | 6245 |
| Red 70.1/117 | 409 | 105 | 353 | 415 | 268 | 134 | 287 | 406 | 144 | 2521 | 360 | 130 | 337 | 316 | 430 | 265 | 363 | 206 | 402 | 2809 | 5330 |
| Gold 69.6/116 | 417 | 120 | 359 | 347 | 270 | 136 | 312 | 416 | 148 | 2525 | 363 | 135 | 339 | 319 | 382 | 265 | 365 | 141 | 408 | 2717 | 5242 |
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 16 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,435 yards, 70.5/120)
Course rating 0.5 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,245 yards, 75.5/128)
190 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.5 above par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (5,242 yards, 69.6/116)
1,193 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.4 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 536 yards. 1 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 136 yards. 120 from the Gold tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Kern River Golf Course?
Kern River Golf Course has a course rating of 70.5 and slope of 120 from the back tees. From the Gold tees, the rating is 69.6 with a slope of 116.
How long is Kern River Golf Course?
From the back tees, Kern River Golf Course plays 6,435 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Kern River Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 471-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Kern River Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,435 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold tees (5,242 yards).
Is Kern River Golf Course public or private?
Kern River Golf Course is a public golf course in Bakersfield, California. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Kern River Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Rio Bravo Country Club (Bakersfield), Bakersfield Country Club (Bakersfield), Sundale Country Club (Bakersfield), The Links Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Kern River Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Kern River Golf Course with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Kern River Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Kern River Golf Course for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Kern River Golf Course have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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