North Kern Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in Bakersfield, CA with a par of 72. It offers 4 tee sets: blue (6,782 yards, slope 124, rating 71.7), white (6,529 yards, slope 121, rating 70.6), gold (5,673 yards, slope 111, rating 66.5), red (5,484 yards, slope 107, rating 65.5). The hardest hole is #6, a par 4 playing 351 yards from the first tee.
North Kern Golf Course
Bakersfield, CA
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A long par 5 that invites aggressive play for those seeking to reach in two. The hole's length and likely dogleg shape create an interesting risk-reward dynamic for the opening hole.

A moderate par 4 that plays shorter than many on the course. The relatively tight handicap suggests meaningful hazards or a narrow passage somewhere along the line.

A strong par 4 with a low handicap value, indicating this is one of the course's most difficult holes. Hazards and tight architecture likely make accuracy more important than distance here.

A long par 5 with a substantial yardage gap between tee boxes. The hole presents multiple options for different skill levels while maintaining its strategic character.

A mid-length par 3 that ranks as the fifth-toughest hole on the course. Water or bunkers likely guard the green, requiring a well-struck shot over a significant carry distance.

The most difficult hole on the course, this par 4 demands precision and power from the tee through the green. Hazards are strategically placed to punish anything less than solid execution.

A short par 3 that provides some relief from the difficulty. The minimal yardage makes this a birdie opportunity, though a hazard likely guards the small green.

A challenging par 4 with the third-lowest handicap on the course. Length and positioning of hazards combine to make this a significant test despite its mid-range yardage.

A solid par 4 with moderate difficulty and generous yardage variance between tees. The hole balances challenge with playability across different skill levels.

A well-designed par 4 that ranks in the top tier of difficulty. Strategic hazard placement makes this a thinking player's hole where positioning off the tee is critical.

A modest par 3 in the mid-handicap range. The short yardage combined with meaningful difficulty suggests a well-bunkered or water-guarded green.

A strong par 4 with solid difficulty that maintains playability across all tee boxes. The hole likely features a strategic hazard that defines the proper approach line.

The fourth-most difficult hole on the course, this par 4 demands precision. Hazards are likely positioned to catch poor shots both off the tee and into the green.

A par 4 of moderate length with balanced difficulty. The hole sits comfortably in the middle range and provides a good risk-reward opportunity for scoring.

A long par 5 offering multiple routes to the green depending on skill level. The substantial yardage allows for strategic decisions on how to best attack the hole.

The second-most difficult hole on the course, this par 4 is a major examination. Significant length combined with strategic hazard placement makes this a defining hole of the back nine.

A short par 3 that serves as a reprieve near the finish. Despite the small yardage, the handicap suggests a tricky green or challenging hazard to navigate.

The closing par 5 plays as the easiest hole on the course, rewarding aggressive play with a birdie opportunity. The generous handicap suggests a fair finish that allows strong rounds to be carded.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 17 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 18 | |||
| blue | 479 | 353 | 369 | 538 | 207 | 442 | 183 | 432 | 386 | 3389 | 360 | 190 | 405 | 419 | 398 | 483 | 470 | 172 | 496 | 3393 | 6782 |
| white | 467 | 343 | 347 | 519 | 195 | 432 | 169 | 419 | 377 | 3268 | 353 | 179 | 384 | 409 | 383 | 471 | 456 | 154 | 472 | 3261 | 6529 |
| gold | 396 | 335 | 332 | 439 | 185 | 359 | 148 | 328 | 341 | 2863 | 309 | 168 | 329 | 336 | 320 | 395 | 367 | 146 | 440 | 2810 | 5673 |
| red | 390 | 320 | 321 | 433 | 166 | 351 | 137 | 323 | 333 | 2774 | 304 | 144 | 321 | 329 | 315 | 387 | 361 | 139 | 410 | 2710 | 5484 |