Kern River Golf Course
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Kern River Golf Course is a public golf course
located in Kern River County Park
along the Kern River
just north of Bakersfield
, California
. It is one of three courses owned and managed by the County of Kern Parks & Recreation division. The golf course is a part of the Kern River County Park
.
The course was designed by William F. Bell, and opened in 1953. It is a full 18-hole golf course, situated on hilly terrain near the base of the Greenhorn Mountains. Various local tournaments are held throughout the year. The Highland High School junior varsity golf team plays at the course during the spring season.
The Kern River Golf Course also has one of two large reservable picnic areas in the Kern River County Park. It is situated on the east side of the course. There is no direct road access between the club house and the area, which makes it relatively isolated. It contains: 118 picnic tables, five deep pit barbecues, six grills, food preparation table, a bandstand, and two booths (one for tickets and the other for drinks). The area is lit and fenced. It also contains restrooms, playground equipment and a softball backstop.
Golf course
A golf course comprises a series of holes, each consisting of a teeing ground, fairway, rough and other hazards, and a green with a flagstick and cup, all designed for the game of golf. A standard round of golf consists of playing 18 holes, thus most golf courses have this number of holes...
located in Kern River County Park
Kern River County Park
Kern River County Park is a large recreation facility located just north of Bakersfield, California. The facility is , and includes a park, zoo, golf course, and other amenities. The complex is served by Alfred Harrell Highway. The segment to the west of the park was built as a 4-lane local freeway...
along the Kern River
Kern River
The Kern River is a river in the U.S. state of California, approximately long. It drains an area of the southern Sierra Nevada mountains northeast of Bakersfield. Fed by snowmelt near Mount Whitney, the river passes through scenic canyons in the mountains and is a popular destination for...
just north of Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield is a city near the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley in Kern County, California. It is roughly equidistant between Fresno and Los Angeles, to the north and south respectively....
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. It is one of three courses owned and managed by the County of Kern Parks & Recreation division. The golf course is a part of the Kern River County Park
Kern River County Park
Kern River County Park is a large recreation facility located just north of Bakersfield, California. The facility is , and includes a park, zoo, golf course, and other amenities. The complex is served by Alfred Harrell Highway. The segment to the west of the park was built as a 4-lane local freeway...
.
The course was designed by William F. Bell, and opened in 1953. It is a full 18-hole golf course, situated on hilly terrain near the base of the Greenhorn Mountains. Various local tournaments are held throughout the year. The Highland High School junior varsity golf team plays at the course during the spring season.
The Kern River Golf Course also has one of two large reservable picnic areas in the Kern River County Park. It is situated on the east side of the course. There is no direct road access between the club house and the area, which makes it relatively isolated. It contains: 118 picnic tables, five deep pit barbecues, six grills, food preparation table, a bandstand, and two booths (one for tickets and the other for drinks). The area is lit and fenced. It also contains restrooms, playground equipment and a softball backstop.