Great 9 hole course for the family. 7-Par 3 holes & 2-Par…read more4 holes. Very reasonable prices and the Staff are very friendly and helpful. They have a Men's and Ladies Club, a weekly scrambles tournament on Thrusday and on Saturday. They even have ducks for you to feed if you so desire.

My 8yr old son loves to join me when I play this course. It's challenging and long enough for him…read moreto test his skills. I also personally like the course for its 2 par 4's and 7 par 3's to practice my "approach" shots

Due to a accident it's been 18 months since I played a round of golf out at Buena Vista Golf…read moreCourse. My 21 mile out was met by a few banks of heavy fog and lots of workers headed west towards Taft and the oil fields. It was cool and crisp at 8:00 am when we checked in, $40 for 18 is still a deal. The pro shop didn't really have much merchandise at all which concerned me. The gentleman who checked us in was pleasant. We putted for about 10 minutes before we were up at 8:30. I noticed the driving range, it looked terrible. There were few early strong willed groups out in front of us. This course is classic with the all the different elevations and different terrains. The greens are in good shape, large and tricky, they challenge your game, most all break towards Taft that hasn't changed. The tee boxes weren't too bad, sand traps were all in poor condition, fairways were the same, shaggy and tough with many gopher and squirrels holes. Numerous trees on the course were in need of attention broken and down limbs some require removal. Cart paths are also in need of repairs. This beautiful course is in rough condition. I heard rumors that were mainly because of high water rates that have escalated to the breaking point for management. This used to be a Kern County gem, a fine place to play a round of golf or hold a tournament. Snack bar was always busy great lunches. Why can't the County or the City of Taft partner together drill a well or help with the serious problem out here? We (County) spend money for many causes and fund numerous questionable programs let's save a this classic venue before its too late. Our round of golf today was sad because of the conditions, but always enjoyable due the fantastic views of surrounding mountains and extensive farm lands definitely post card worthy

Trash course... fairways are complete non playable... greens are ok. The carts are always dirty and…read morehave ripped upholstery... they should charge a $15 flat fee to play 18 holes. Definitely not worth it and I won't be recommending this to friends or family. Yes other courses are a little bit more , but you get what you pay for.

I swung by with some friends this past week and we had a blast. (pun intended) This was my first…read moretime at The Ultimate Drive, but I'm sure it won't be my last. We took advantage of their Top Tracer, which keeps stats such as distance and direction of each swing with fun games and challenges to play. We had all skill levels represented in our group, from newbies to longtime golfers, and we all had a great time. The Ultimate Drive provides a great experience for all. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The facilities were very clean and well maintained. It is evident a lot of heart and pride has been poured into this place to make it a true gem for our community.

Honestly nothing here seems to be updated. Pretty run down actually but, I always have a great time…read morecoming here. Always had good service and haven't experienced any faulty equipment. They offer drinks if needed, only thing missing is some good music. Always able to get in a spot so there's plenty to use!

Golf course is in good shape friendly staff, veterans discount, worth the trip from Fresno, the…read morerestaurant was packed so I am assuming it's got good food, I hope to be able to try it next trip

Great staff accommodated changes in Tee Times with helpful attitude. Good challenging greens.read more

So far everything we have tried has been amazing!!! Not just your average golf course faire. They…read morego above and beyond to provide inspired quality meals. The course is absolutely gorgeous, one of the nicest we have ever golfed, and the owners are very present and determined to make sure that everyone is happy and getting excellent service.

I was so excited to have the River island open again not just the beautiful golf course but a new…read morerestaurant. I had such high hopes. Sorry the food does not match the atmosphere. I'm so disappointed. Hopefully they fix this

Disclaimer! I am not a member but I've been fortunate to be a guest here over the years as an…read moreimmediate family does hold a membership. Have had many great meals and drinks here. Always feel welcome and have excellent attentive service regardless of where we're sitting (outside at fire pits, indoor table or at the bar). Views overlook the lovely, manicured golf course and fountains. Loved my Valley burger recently. Delicious! As were the onion rings and escargot!

Just popped in here for a lunch meeting with a client partner and service was stellar. Had a nice…read moreSouthwestern Chicken Caesar salad. Salad was dressed just right and the chicken breast was cooked perfectly. There was just enough black beans and corn to make it a balanced light dish. Crispy tortilla chips added the right texture and crunch. Staff and service were friendly here.

Pretty fun course, greens are a little slow, sells food now besides the slow greens it's fun if you…read morego with family and it can be pretty busy some times

Amazing value and great fun for the family. The family monthly rate is what I would recommend, as…read more$80 covers the entire household to golf for the month! They also have a great junior golf clinic during the summer that is FREE for kids.

They have really good service and the manager Anthony is really nice and helpful I recommend to go…read morehim if you have any questions or problems overall this is a really fun place

MB2 is a fun place to play arcade games, drive go-karts, play mini golf, or practice swinging at…read morethe batting cages! The prices are reasonable and sometimes there are deals on Groupon! This was my first time coming here since Camelot Park was closed. The service was friendly and promotes safety by ensuring that waivers are completed for outdoor activities. My boyfriend and I visited the batting cages first. A couple machines were out of order, but many were available since it wasn't so busy today. We also putted on the mini golf course. The ambiance was a little disappointing. The mini golf course didn't feel exciting to look at since the water wasn't running and the next best feature is a small grey and red castle. Also, Hole 18 was confusing... It just ate our ball instead of coming out of the chute, so we weren't able to actually play it and get it in the hole. Finally, the arcade had some cool games. There's a good amount of duo/multiplayer games that make this place perfect for a casual date.

Came out Tuesday morning for a round of golf at North Kern it was beautiful morning , 22 mile drive…read morewasn't bad still some snow in the mountains. The course was busy with the weather being so nice. We had enough time to hit a bucket of balls and putt some before we were called to the first tee. Course is super green and in good shape tee boxes were nice bunkers had good sand and were raked. The greens were receptive to your good shots, fairways were a little tight but they're greening up nice with all this sun. My advice is don't hit into the rough. It's tall and thick real hard to find your ball. I lost one, but I found five. Pace of play was fine, we finished in under four hours.We had a great day at North Kern . A cold beverage in the clubhouse hit the spot. Will be back.

First time playing here and it was on the weekend. Yes the round was slow. Sure the place could use…read moresome updating. Yes some of the carts are old, But the course was in pretty good shape. Most importantly the staff here are very nice and make everyone feel welcome. Grill staff were just as nice. I will definitely play here again but maybe not on the weekend. If you haven't played here, give it a try!

Came here for a work golf tournament but I didn't actually play. The place is nice and the staff is…read morepretty friendly. I imagine it's hard to keep the greens green with the Bakersfield heat, but aside from a few drier patches, overall it was nice.

With all the updates and changes with the grounds and carts this course is almost back to its…read morebeauty. I should say it will be better! The pizza with the out door oven is AMAZING! Our fries were hot and crispy. Wasn't a fan of the burger. The patty was too thick and was overcooked. The service was sub par. I had to request a server to place my order, retrieve our own silverware, and our ticket. She never checked on us. The manager was the only one who filled our drinks.