North Kern Golf Course Bakersfield, California
North Kern Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Bakersfield, California, playing 6,782 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 71.7 and slope of 124.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,782 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.7 / 124 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Bakersfield, California, USA |
| Coordinates | 35.5192, -119.1125 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,782 | 72 | 71.7 | 124 |
| White | 6,529 | 72 | 77.1 | 127 |
| Gold | 5,673 | 72 | 72.5 | 119 |
| Red | 5,484 | 72 | 71.4 | 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 71.7/124 | 479 | 353 | 369 | 538 | 207 | 442 | 183 | 432 | 386 | 3389 | 360 | 190 | 405 | 419 | 398 | 483 | 470 | 172 | 496 | 3393 | 6782 |
| White 77.1/127 | 467 | 343 | 347 | 519 | 195 | 432 | 169 | 419 | 377 | 3268 | 353 | 179 | 384 | 409 | 383 | 471 | 456 | 154 | 472 | 3261 | 6529 |
| Gold 72.5/119 | 396 | 335 | 332 | 439 | 185 | 359 | 148 | 328 | 341 | 2863 | 309 | 168 | 329 | 336 | 320 | 395 | 367 | 146 | 440 | 2810 | 5673 |
| Red 71.4/116 | 390 | 320 | 321 | 433 | 166 | 351 | 137 | 323 | 333 | 2774 | 304 | 144 | 321 | 329 | 315 | 387 | 361 | 139 | 410 | 2710 | 5484 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 17 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 18 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,782 yards, 71.7/124)
Course rating 0.3 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,529 yards, 77.1/127)
253 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.1 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,484 yards, 71.4/116)
1,298 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.6 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 538 yards. 42 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 172 yards. 139 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of North Kern Golf Course?
North Kern Golf Course has a course rating of 71.7 and slope of 124 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 71.4 with a slope of 116.
How long is North Kern Golf Course?
From the back tees, North Kern Golf Course plays 6,782 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at North Kern Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 6, a 442-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at North Kern Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,782 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,484 yards).
Is North Kern Golf Course public or private?
North Kern Golf Course is a public golf course in Bakersfield, California. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near North Kern Golf Course?
Nearby courses include The Links Golf Course, Sundale Country Club (Bakersfield), Seven Oaks Golf & Country Club at Grand Island (Bakersfield), Bakersfield Country Club (Bakersfield).
Is there a yardage book for North Kern Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for North Kern 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 North Kern Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at North Kern 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 North Kern 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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