The Links At Riverlakes Ranch is an 18-hole golf course in Bakersfield, CA with a par of 72. It offers 5 tee sets: black (6,781 yards, slope 130, rating 72.9), blue (6,339 yards, slope 125, rating 70.8), white (5,816 yards, slope 119, rating 68.3), gold (5,324 yards, slope 113, rating 65.7), red (4,999 yards, slope 107, rating 64). The hardest hole is #4, a par 5 playing 452 yards from the first tee.

The Links At Riverlakes Ranch

Bakersfield, CA

blackS:130R:72.9
blueS:125R:70.8
whiteS:119R:68.3
goldS:113R:65.7
redS:107R:64

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Hole 1 satellite
1001001502002501PAR 4
1Par 4
HCP 11
342325311281248

A straightforward par 4 that opens with a wide fairway before narrowing as it approaches the green. Bunkers guard the right side of the green, while the left offers a safer bailout area.

Hole 2 satellite
1001502002502PAR 4
2Par 4
HCP 9
364347327295265

A demanding par 4 that plays longer than its yardage suggests, with a fairway that gradually tightens toward the green. Water hazards along the left side and bunkers protecting the right require accurate approach play.

Hole 3 satellite
1001503PAR 3
3Par 3
HCP 7
183154127109102

A short par 3 that plays downhill to a well-bunkered green. The elevated tee provides a clear view of the target, but wind exposure and lateral bunkers make club selection critical.

Hole 4 satellite
1001502002504PAR 5
4Par 5
HCP 1
566541501459452

The course's signature hole—a long par 5 with a dramatic dogleg right that tempts aggressive players to bite off more than they can chew. Water lurks along the right side throughout, while bunkers guard the inside of the turn and frame the green.

Hole 5 satellite
1005PAR 3
5Par 3
HCP 17
16313812211499

A deceptive short par 3 playing downhill over marshy ground to a small, elevated green. The reduced yardage masks the difficulty, as the confined landing area and surrounding hazards demand precision over power.

Hole 6 satellite
1001502002506PAR 4
6Par 4
HCP 3
432410353320313

A strong par 4 with a dogleg left that narrows significantly in the landing zone and again near the green. Out of bounds left and water right create a tight corridor, making position off the tee essential.

Hole 7 satellite
1001502002507PAR 4
7Par 4
HCP 15
345327302293274

A forgiving par 4 with a wide fairway that plays slightly downhill before rising to a green framed by bunkers on both sides. The hole's length is moderate, allowing most players to attack the green directly.

Hole 8 satellite
1001502002508PAR 4
8Par 4
HCP 5
378358348309281

A challenging par 4 with a narrow, tree-lined fairway that demands accuracy from the start. Bunkers protect both sides of a small, well-defined green that sits at the end of a tight chute.

Hole 9 satellite
1001502002509PAR 5
9Par 5
HCP 13
510496474444433

A sweeping par 5 that bends gently left through mature trees, with water hazards guarding the inside of the turn. The green sits elevated and is protected by bunkers, making the approach shot as crucial as the tee shot.

Hole 10 satellite
10015020025010PAR 5
10Par 5
HCP 4
573542529480448

A majestic par 5 that demands strategic placement over length, with water running the entire length of the left side. The fairway widens near the green, but the water hazard continues to threaten aggressive lines throughout the hole.

Hole 11 satellite
10015020025011PAR 4
11Par 4
HCP 2
491465402374344

A brutally long par 4 that represents the course's sternest test, playing uphill the entire way with out of bounds threatening the right side. Bunkers frame the elevated green, and the length alone makes reaching it in two a significant achievement.

Hole 12 satellite
10010015020025012PAR 4
12Par 4
HCP 8
415389354325317

A mid-length par 4 with a fairway that narrows in the landing zone, requiring attention off the tee. Bunkers left and right of the green force an accurate approach, and water left adds hazard near the green.

Hole 13 satellite
10015020013PAR 3
13Par 3
HCP 12
216180141126118

A mid-range par 3 playing to an island green completely surrounded by water, leaving no margin for error. The isolated green and lack of bailout areas make this a high-risk, high-reward test of nerve and accuracy.

Hole 14 satellite
10010015020025014PAR 4
14Par 4
HCP 10
377328314303278

A forgiving par 4 with a generous fairway that allows players to position themselves well for the approach. The green sits open on the left, but bunkers right create a preferred line through the fairway.

Hole 15 satellite
10015015PAR 3
15Par 3
HCP 16
16815712711193

A petite par 3 with a scenic but severe character, as the small green sits surrounded by water and difficult rough. The short yardage is deceptive—wind and the confined target make this appear easier than it plays.

Hole 16 satellite
10015020025016PAR 4
16Par 4
HCP 18
331310283266232

The shortest par 4 on the course, playing to a green that is more accessible than typical, making it an excellent scoring opportunity. Despite its length, subtle bunkering and a narrow approach corridor prevent it from being a giveaway hole.

Hole 17 satellite
10015020025017PAR 4
17Par 4
HCP 6
405381348316310

A strikingly beautiful par 4 with a dramatic dogleg right that hugs water throughout its length. The elevated green sits at the bend, and bunkers guard its right side, demanding a bold approach for scoring opportunities.

Hole 18 satellite
10010015020025018PAR 5
18Par 5
HCP 14
522491453399392

A fitting finale—a long par 5 that doglegs left with water and bunkers protecting the inside of the turn. The expansive green offers multiple tiers, rewarding strategic placement and positioning while punishing overly aggressive attempts to finish strong.

Scorecard

Hole123456789Out101112131415161718InTot
Par443534445365443434453672
HCP119711731551342812101618614
black342364183566163432345378510328357349141521637716833140552234986781
blue325347154541138410327358496309654246538918032815731038149132436339
white311327127501122353302348474286552940235414131412728334845329515816
gold281295109459114320293309444262448037432512630311126631639927005324
red2482651024529931327428143324674483443171182789323231039225324999

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