Rio Bravo Country Club

Detailed description of Rio Bravo Country Club

Rio Bravo Country Club, is a Private, 18 hole golf course located in Bakersfield, California.

Rio Bravo golf course first opened for play in 1975. The courses was designed by Robert Muir Graves.

Originally designed to be part of the Rio Bravo Resort & Tennis Lodge by the Nickel family, the golf course was purchased in 1991 and commenced operations as Rio Bravo Country Club. Rio Bravo Country Club is a private, member-only facility.

The golf course is not a Bakersfield flat-land course. It is the most challenging golf course in Central California with its natural terrain hugging the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Rio Bravo Country Club's golf course is known for its fast greens and beautiful views.

Rio Bravo Country Club meets championship standards. The course measures 6,555 yards from the white tees with a rating of 70.9; it stretches 7,018 yards from the championship tees with an impressive 74.4 rating.

That's why you'll find distinctive events held at Rio Bravo Country Club. They've been the site of the Southern California Open since 1985. The PGA Tour Qualifying, first and second stages, have been held at Rio Bravo since 1986. They also hosted the Ben Hogan Open, open qualifying, in 1990 and 1991.

If you are looking for a long ball challenge, look no further than #11. Par this 616 yard par 5 and the other players will be saying, "Your the man!"

Blue Tees: 7,018 yards, course rating 74.4, slope rating 134.

White Tees - Men: 6,555 yards, course rating 70.9, slope rating 129.

White Tees - Women: 6,555 yards, course rating 75.8, slope rating 138.

Red Tees: course rating 73.7, slope rating 130.