48% match
For Black tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Links At Riverlakes Ranch
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
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+6 more
The Links At Riverlakes Ranch Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Links At Riverlakes Ranch, 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
Distance Control 28%Scoring 23%Precision 19%Accuracy 15%Dispersion 13%
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.
17.7
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
30
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Links At Riverlakes Ranch
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Links At Riverlakes Ranch.
Contact Information
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+44 (0)1250 872622
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+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
5201 Riverlakes Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312, USA
Course Description
The Links at RiverLakes Ranch is a premier 18-hole golf course located in Bakersfield, California, in the San Joaquin Valley. The facility features a night-lit driving range, multiple water features and lakes, and mature tree-lined landscapes that create a desert-meets-fairway experience. It serves both local residents and visitors with golf play, events, and hospitality, including weddings, outings, and dining at the clubhouse. The course emphasizes a blend of challenging play and scenic, year-round California weather in a community setting.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ron Fream
Opened
1999
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(441 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 The Links At Riverlakes Ranch, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure from long par fours testing drives and irons plus stout par fives forcing layups amid bogey traps on both nines.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726781 yards6201 metersCR 72.9Bogey 97.1Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.0 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.1 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 13 | — | 4 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 364 | 183 | 566 | 163 | 432 | 345 | 378 | 510 | 3283 | 573 | 491 | 415 | 216 | 377 | 168 | 331 | 405 | 522 | 3498 | 6781 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725324 yards4868 metersCR 65.7Bogey 86.7Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 42.9 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.8 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 13 | — | 4 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 281 | 295 | 109 | 459 | 114 | 320 | 293 | 309 | 444 | 2624 | 480 | 374 | 325 | 126 | 303 | 111 | 266 | 316 | 399 | 2700 | 5324 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725816 yards5318 metersCR 68.3Bogey 90.4Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.0 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.4 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 13 | — | 4 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 311 | 327 | 127 | 501 | 122 | 353 | 302 | 348 | 474 | 2865 | 529 | 402 | 354 | 141 | 314 | 127 | 283 | 348 | 453 | 2951 | 5816 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Links At Riverlakes Ranch
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile53% match
For Black tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Precision30%
Aim27%
73% match
For Black tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
Precision14%
71% match
For Black tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim22%
Scoring16%
12 Week Flagship Program for The Links At Riverlakes Ranch
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Links At Riverlakes Ranch. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started76% match
For Black tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring30%
Accuracy15%
19% match
For Black tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
79% match
For Black tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy19%
Precision16%
57% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
59% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
59% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
66% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
77% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
Aim15%
70% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision17%
Alignment13%
67% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring27%
Aim17%
78% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
62% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started69% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment17%
Scoring14%
24% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
76% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
72% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
68% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
52% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization23%
47% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy32%
Green Reading10%
49% match
For White tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
19% match
For White tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
58% match
For White tees
Center fairway hits, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min23 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Dispersion29%
Scoring16%
57% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
59% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started53% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Alignment21%
Scoring16%
63% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
69% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim19%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy18%
62% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring21%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy18%
Aim16%
56% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment28%
Scoring15%
67% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Aim19%
Accuracy18%
Scoring14%
62% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment28%
Distance Control28%
80% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision20%
Dispersion11%
49% match
For Gold tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
57% match
For Gold tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started60% match
For Gold tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
57% match
For Gold tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
71% match
For Gold tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy16%
Precision13%
28% match
For Gold tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory20%
64% match
For Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Links At Riverlakes Ranch
Get answers to common questions about playing The Links At Riverlakes Ranch and what to expect.
How difficult is The Links At Riverlakes Ranch for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find The Links At Riverlakes Ranch technically exacting. The 130.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Links At Riverlakes Ranch?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6052 yards. The back tees extend to 6781.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Links At Riverlakes Ranch?
With a course rating of 72.9 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 The Links At Riverlakes Ranch and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6781.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is The Links At Riverlakes Ranch 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 The Links At Riverlakes Ranch strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6781.0 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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