41% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for North Kern Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
North Kern Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for North Kern Golf Course, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Scoring 25%Distance Control 24%Precision 17%Accuracy 16%Aim 15%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
18
Average HCP
9.3
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for North Kern Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about North Kern Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
17412 Quality Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308, USA
Course Description
North Kern Golf Course is a golf course located in Bakersfield, California, offering quality golf at affordable prices for over 60 years. It features a driving range, lessons, and a grill.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1953
Google Reviews
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⭐4.3(218 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for North Kern Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of iron placement on short par fours where tee shots unlock easy looks but tougher par fives build big-number risks if second shots stray. Scoring stays tight with bogey pressure on the hardest ranked holes.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725673 yards5187 metersCR 72.5Bogey 100.5Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 50.6 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 49.9 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 7 | — | 4 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 396 | 335 | 332 | 439 | 185 | 359 | 148 | 328 | 341 | 2863 | 309 | 168 | 329 | 336 | 320 | 395 | 367 | 146 | 440 | 2810 | 5673 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725484 yards5015 metersCR 71.4Bogey 98.7Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 49.8 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 48.9 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 7 | — | 4 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 320 | 321 | 433 | 166 | 351 | 137 | 323 | 333 | 2774 | 304 | 144 | 321 | 329 | 315 | 387 | 361 | 139 | 410 | 2710 | 5484 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726529 yards5970 metersCR 77.1Bogey 107.0Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 53.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 53.5 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 7 | — | 4 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 467 | 343 | 347 | 519 | 195 | 432 | 169 | 419 | 377 | 3268 | 353 | 179 | 384 | 409 | 383 | 471 | 456 | 154 | 472 | 3261 | 6529 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for North Kern Golf Course
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control20%
Alignment14%
63% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment22%
Aim20%
12 Week Flagship Program for North Kern Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for North Kern Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
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Get Started70% match
For Gold tees
Set up par or better, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control18%
Precision17%
79% match
For Gold tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring22%
Trajectory20%
51% match
For Gold tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control32%
Visualization22%
66% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
Aim23%
66% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
Alignment18%
67% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment20%
Accuracy16%
61% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Aim25%
Dispersion13%
41% match
For Gold tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment40%
Aim30%
Scoring30%
62% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control25%
Alignment22%
71% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Aim22%
Precision21%
69% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision16%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started67% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
61% match
For White tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
70% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
61% match
For White tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
73% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Aim20%
Scoring20%
Distance Control15%
69% match
For White tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
71% match
For White tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
49% match
For White tees
Get close to pin, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min31 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Scoring16%
Aim15%
41% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring20%
Aim19%
71% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy21%
Alignment17%
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Get Started69% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
73% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
68% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Aim16%
Alignment15%
61% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment27%
Scoring27%
Aim25%
72% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy21%
Scoring20%
76% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Aim18%
Precision18%
Distance Control17%
60% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring27%
Alignment19%
62% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy19%
Alignment16%
33% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
65% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
67% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Precision22%
Trajectory13%
31% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Trajectory31%
Mechanics22%
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Get Started57% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision25%
Aim11%
60% match
For Red tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP5 drills
Dispersion26%
Precision21%
Distance Control18%
51% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
71% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision20%
Alignment16%
66% match
For Red tees
Control woods rollout, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring25%
Distance Control23%
42% match
For Red tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP7 drills
Trajectory28%
Mechanics26%
Precision22%
42% match
For Red tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP5 drills
Trajectory32%
Precision25%
Mechanics18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about North Kern Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing North Kern Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is North Kern Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
North Kern Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 77.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at North Kern Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6006 yards. The back tees extend to 6529.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at North Kern Golf Course?
With a course rating of 77.1 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is North Kern Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6529.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is North Kern Golf Course and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make North Kern Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6529.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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