Golf Green Fees in Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield is one of California's most underrated golf markets — a large city with a strong concentration of public courses and green fees far below the coastal California norm. Most daily-fee rounds run $25–$60. The San Joaquin Valley climate is extreme in summer (100°F+ regularly), so the prime golf season is October through April. Kern River Golf Course and Seven Oaks Country Club are local favorites.
How much does public golf cost in Bakersfield?
Public golf courses tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Bakersfield average about $43 for weekday play. The most affordable tracked course is Kern River Golf Course at $34 on weekdays. 32 courses allow walking. 3 offer twilight rates. Pricing changes by season, time of day, cart inclusion, and tee time availability — verify with the course before booking.
Pricing data last updated: May 7, 2026
Cheapest Public Golf Courses in Bakersfield
Full listThe courses below have the lowest verified weekday rates tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Bakersfield. Rates shown are for 18 holes on a weekday where available.
| Course | Weekday Rate | Twilight Rate | Walking |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Kern River Golf CourseCheapest | $34+cart | $27 | Yes |
| $46 | $40 | Yes | |
| $50 | $43 | Yes |
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Courses under $50
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Courses under $75
32
Walking-friendly courses
3
Twilight deal courses
3
Senior rate courses
All Golf Courses in Bakersfield
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| Twilight | Walk? | Verified | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kern River Golf Course Cheapestpublic | $34+cart | $42 | $27 | Yes | 4.5(406) | Listed on course website · Checked May 7, 2026 |
North Kern Golf Course public | $46 | $53 | $40 | Yes | 4.3(223) | Listed on course website · Checked May 7, 2026 |
Buena Vista Golf Course public | $50 | $58 | $43 | Yes | 4.3(290) | Listed on course website · Checked May 7, 2026 |
Montclair golf course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.0(2) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Sundale Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(169) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(447) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
The Phoenix At Sundale public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(222) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(14) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(149) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(43) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Horse Thief Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.2(6) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Stockdale Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(212) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(269) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
The Ultimate Drive public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(205) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Country club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(29) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Muroc Lake Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(170) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Whitney Oaks Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(516) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Birdie Haus public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | — | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Valley Rose Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(8) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Famoso Dragstrip public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.8(935) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Lake Chabot Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(607) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(255) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(189) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Bakersfield Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(192) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.1(121) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
D-BAT Bakersfield public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(114) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Bakersfield Racquet Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(96) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Sterling Hills Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(482) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Gletne's Greens public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | — | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Let's Ride Motorsports public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(80) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.7(292) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.0(151) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Best Value Public Golf Courses in Bakersfield
Ranked by Google rating relative to weekday rate (rating ÷ price). A higher score means more highly rated for the price. This is a directional guide — value also depends on course conditions, location, and personal preference.
| Course | Weekday Rate | Rating | Value Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Best ValueKern River Golf Course | $34 | 4.5(406) | 0.134 |
| $46 | 4.3(223) | 0.095 | |
| $50 | 4.3(290) | 0.087 |
Twilight Golf Rates in Bakersfield
3 courses in Bakersfield currently have twilight rates tracked by GreenFeeTracker. Twilight availability, start times, and pricing vary by season and day — confirm with the course before booking.
| Course | Twilight Rate | Weekday Rate | Est. Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kern River Golf Course | $27 | $34 | Save $7 |
| North Kern Golf Course | $40 | $46 | Save $6 |
| Buena Vista Golf Course | $43 | $50 | Save $7 |
Walking-Friendly Public Golf Courses in Bakersfield
32 of the 36 public courses tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Bakersfield allow walking. Walking availability may vary by day, time, or season — confirm with the course.
| Course | Walking Policy | Weekday Rate | Walking Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kern River Golf Course | Allowed | $34 | — |
| North Kern Golf Course | Allowed | $46 | — |
| Buena Vista Golf Course | Allowed | $50 | $34 |
| Montclair golf course | Allowed | — | — |
| Sundale Country Club | Allowed | — | — |
| Links at Riverlakes Ranch Golf Course | Allowed | — | — |
| The Phoenix At Sundale | Allowed | — | — |
| No Bogeys Golf - Bakersfield | Allowed | — | — |
| River Island Country Club | Allowed | — | — |
| Oak Tree Country Club Golf Course & Mulligan Room Restaurant | Allowed | — | — |
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About this pricing data
Green fees in Bakersfield change by season, day of week, tee time, cart inclusion, residency status, and booking channel. Some rates may be missing or not yet available. GreenFeeTracker collects publicly available pricing data where possible — some courses do not publish rates online. Always verify directly with the course before booking. Data is updated periodically and may not reflect recent price changes.