The Links at Riverlakes Ranch
5201 RiverLakes Drive, Bakersfield, California, 93312Holes 18 Par 72 Length 6800 yards Slope 133
- Year built: 1999
- Architect(s): Ron Fream,Kevin Ramsey,David Dale
- Greens: Bermuda Grass
- Season: Year round
The Links at RiverLakes Ranch is a distinctly unique golf course—the likes of which you’d never expect to see in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. When architect, Ron Fream designed the layout at RiverLakes Ranch, he incorporated quite a few Scottish golf elements including burms and a rolling, undulating style unique to the Central Valley. RiverLakes Ranch also incorporates quite a bit of water—hence the name. In addition to the 12 man-made lakes that help provide water hazards on more than half the holes, the Friant-Kern canal wends its way through RiverLakes. While not a natural water hazard, the canal adds to the uniqueness and challenge at RiverLakes Ranch. RiverLakes Ranch was built with considerable attention paid to the natural environment. Almost all the earth moved to create the lakes at RiverLakes was used to create the contouring and burming which give the course its distinct shadowing and shape. The nines each have a distinct feel. The front nine is more open, while the back plays in and out of and around the old almond orchards. Multiple tees make the Links accessible for both the average and short hitters as well as creating a great challenge for the low handicapper.
Tee Details
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tournament | 72 | 6781 yards | 72.9 | 130 |
Back | 72 | 6366 yards | 70.8 | 125 |
Middle | 72 | 5857 yards | 68.3 | 119 |
Gold | 72 | 5341 yards | 65.7 | 113 |
Forward | 72 | 5336 yards | 69.3 | 123 |
Policies
- Walking allowed: Yes
- Metal spikes allowed: No
- Credit cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Rentals/Services
- Carts: Yes
- Clubs: Yes
Practice/Instruction
- Driving range: Yes
- Pitching/chipping area: Yes
- Putting green: Yes
- Teaching pro: Yes

Weather for The Links at Riverlakes Ranch
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Jan 26
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Jan 27
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Jan 28
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Fri
Jan 29
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Sat
Jan 30
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