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!

Beautiful crisp morning at 7:45 for golf at River Lakes. There were a few groups in front of us…read morethat were bundled up, they were cold. The course is in excellent shape after all the rains. Everything's green, crews were out mowing tee box's and fairways. the rough is tall on some holes. The greens didn't need any work, they were in fine shape fast and fair, held your approach shots. Bunkers are still in need of sand We had a fivesome and finished in 4.5 hours. Excellent time. Hope to get out again next week and I really hope my score is lower, but it wasn't Riverlakes fault because it's in great shape. Say hi to Chad in the Pro shop.

Riverlakes used to be a solid place to practice, especially after work. Since installing the "…read moreTopgolf-like" setup, the range feels more like entertainment than a legit practice area. The switch from grass to mats has made it much less useful for golfers trying to actually improve. The wait was ridiculous--almost an hour with no open mats available. For someone coming straight from work, that's a complete waste of time. Disappointing change from what used to be a great practice range and this was a Wednesday night.

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.

Kern County Honor Flight/Golf Tournament…read more Mr. Paul Guerra, Ms. Lili Marsh, and all organizers, did an outstanding job of raising funds for our Military Heroes, to fly to Washington, and to honor their sacrifices.

Had a fabulous Sunday brunch baby shower with 40 people. Excellent menu, service and plenty of…read morechampagne mimosas.

Enjoyed a great round of golf on Tuesday out at Kern River golf course. Tuesday was a day with no…read morefog perfect for Golf. We had a 10 am tee time. The course was crowded because of the weather. Probably the nicest day of the year so far for golf. Pro shop is fully stocked apparel clubs balls, hats they have everything that you possibly could need. Great snack bar breakfast burritos are excellent. Lunch is good. I enjoyed a delicious patty melt. The course from all the rains and fog in fantastic shape. mountains surrounding the course are emerald green. Lake Ming looked inviting there was even a boater out on the blue mirrored like water . The greens were very fast but they held your good shots. The bunkers had good sand. Tee boxes and fairways were all in fine shape as well. Kern River has a professional friendly staff that keeps of course, looking good and is well maintained. It's been awhile since Ive played because of the weather we've been experiencing and my score showed it.Our round took about 4 1/2 hours, but I can't complain It was such a beautiful sunny clear day. Thanks Kern River. I'll be back out for a better score soon.

Kern River Golf Course is disappointing. Fairways patchy and dry, greens bumpy from poor…read moremaintenance, bunkers hard-packed. Extremely slow play--5+ hour round due to overcrowded tee times and rude groups refusing to let others through. Staff unhelpful and openly rude sometimes. Not worth the fee or investment ; play elsewhere in Bakersfield.

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.

There are many wonderful public and private country clubs in Bakersfield. However, if I were to be…read morein a position to be in a private club, it would definitely be Seven Oaks! I've been a guest there, on several occasions, to play golf or tennis. The head professional, "Joe the Pro," was my first golf instructor, over 30 years ago, at the old Valley Rose public course, in Wasco. He taught me how to hit line drives with a 3 iron, tying it into my years of playing in organized, adult baseball (Hardball) since 1980. He literally grew up on the North Kern course, and he is a treasure, who anyone fortunate enough to have taken lessons from him knows! Jason, a certified tennis instructor, who is wise, beyond his years, focuses on the psychological, as well as physical aspects, of this game! The entire staff, as well as the executives, have gone above and beyond the call of duty, to accommodate this disabled senior citizen guest. My loyalty is to this incredible club. I will continue to work hard, in order to be worthy of being accepted into this ideal world, in the exclusive Seven Oaks area!

Watched the Super Bowl at Seven Oaks Highgate. Super nice area with plenty of kitchen area to store…read morefood and drinks. Awesome projector screen and tv outside the kitchen to watch the game Great place

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!

I was my lucky day, I was invited to play at stockdale country club again by my generous friends…read more I was joined by another friend who has never played there. This hundred-year-old course is breathtakingly beautiful and it'll test your game too. All the trees can make your life miserable out there. Mark and I both had our share of disappointing shots but overall we thoroughly enjoyed our day. The course was in great condition as usual. We both shot 86s. The Stockdale restaurant was outstanding as well,super service delicious drinks and meals. My club sandwich was way too large to finish. It was a fantastic afternoon of golf and lunch with friends at the iconic Stockdale Country Cub

This country club is one of the old establishments here in Bakersfield. There were quite few…read moreantique furnitures inside and some pics of the past club presidents (as I remember) way back which were nice and informative. Regardless, the place was kept clean and dinner was great. I had dinner with colleagues by invitation from a company. Food was great, steak was cooked well, the only dish I didn't like was the dessert. I think it was a sorbet? It was hard when we tried to have a scoop, we weren't able to finish it.

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.