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Darla Hobbs
Bakersfield
2010-05-01
$21 (cart included), played on Thursday, January 2010 at noon
I play North Kern Golf Course weekly because I enjoy the staff and the ladies club.
Since the Pro, Jim Phillips and his wife Kara, have taken over the course and Pro Shop/Club house, both has improved immensley. They have improved everything, especially their main product, the golf course. The trees are trimmed, the greens are in good shape and the price is very reasonable. They are constantly working on the course in some capacity. They have made improvements in the club house by painting and adding flat screen TVs. They serve great hamburgers and fries, as well as other great items on the menu, with the friendly faces from the ladies in the kitchen. Plus, they have put on a new roof and painted inside and out. This is a county course but we have some of the best county courses here in Kern County and this is one of them.
North Kern Golf Course was in a state of neglect and needed much updating and improving when the last manager left. Those improvements have been made in all accounts in every aspect. Jim and his wife Kara are wonderful to the staff and members, as well as providing excellent support for all tournaments locally and support of Junior Golf programs. They care about their product and make sure all enjoy their visit.
I recommend North Kern Golf Course to everyone that is looking for a good golfing experience and friendly faces. The course is surrounded by grape vineyards and Almond trees. It is also by the Lerdo Prison, so it is easy to find and a short drive from anywhere in the county. So, if you have not played this course before or in the last couple of years, come out and see what is now one of the best county courses in Kern County. They have grouped with Buena Vista Golf Course (Taft) for the mens club and have a strong supported mens club monthly tournaments at the two courses.
Would travel: 30-60 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Better than average course for the area, Ranks with the best in this price level, Fair priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
Condition of Course, Difficulty, Layout, Price, Ambiance, No Houses on Course, Staff, Clubhouse, Pro Shop
$21 (cart included), played on Thursday, January 2010 at noon
I play North Kern Golf Course weekly because I enjoy the staff and the ladies club.
Since the Pro, Jim Phillips and his wife Kara, have taken over the course and Pro Shop/Club house, both has improved immensley. They have improved everything, especially their main product, the golf course. The trees are trimmed, the greens are in good shape and the price is very reasonable. They are constantly working on the course in some capacity. They have made improvements in the club house by painting and adding flat screen TVs. They serve great hamburgers and fries, as well as other great items on the menu, with the friendly faces from the ladies in the kitchen. Plus, they have put on a new roof and painted inside and out. This is a county course but we have some of the best county courses here in Kern County and this is one of them.
North Kern Golf Course was in a state of neglect and needed much updating and improving when the last manager left. Those improvements have been made in all accounts in every aspect. Jim and his wife Kara are wonderful to the staff and members, as well as providing excellent support for all tournaments locally and support of Junior Golf programs. They care about their product and make sure all enjoy their visit.
I recommend North Kern Golf Course to everyone that is looking for a good golfing experience and friendly faces. The course is surrounded by grape vineyards and Almond trees. It is also by the Lerdo Prison, so it is easy to find and a short drive from anywhere in the county. So, if you have not played this course before or in the last couple of years, come out and see what is now one of the best county courses in Kern County. They have grouped with Buena Vista Golf Course (Taft) for the mens club and have a strong supported mens club monthly tournaments at the two courses.