Lowest Slope (Public)

Easiest Golf Courses in Kern County, California

The 11 most beginner-friendly public golf courses in Kern County, California, ranked by lowest slope rating. Ideal for high-handicap golfers and new players.

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Ranked list of easiest golf courses in Kern County

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1
Bakersfield Country Club
Level 1 tees · 3,048 yds · Rating 54.5 · Par 72Bakersfield
82
2
Pine Mountain Golf Club
Gold tees · 3,033 yds · Rating 55.2 · Par 60Bakersfield
89
3
Tierra del Sol Golf Course
Black tees · 3,616 yds · Rating 60.9 · Par 71California City
93
4
The Links Golf Course
Red tees · 3,273 yds · Rating 58.2 · Par 62Bakersfield
96
5
Kern River Golf Course
Gold tees · 5,242 yds · Rating 64.9 · Par 70Bakersfield
107
6
North Kern Golf Course
Red tees · 5,484 yds · Rating 65.5 · Par 72Bakersfield
107
7
China Lake Golf Course
Red (TEMP) tees · 5,470 yds · Rating 65.8 · Par 72Ridgecrest
109
8
Buena Vista Golf Course
Red tees · 5,571 yds · Rating 66.4 · Par 72Taft
109
9
Muroc Lake Golf Course
Red tees · 5,538 yds · Rating 66.4 · Par 72Edwards Air Force Base
111
10
Oak Tree Country Club
Red/Yellow tees · 5,611 yds · Rating 67.0 · Par 72Bakersfield
113
11
Rio Bravo Country Club
Red tees · 5,711 yds · Rating 67.3 · Par 72Bakersfield
117

Kern County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the easiest golf course in Kern County, California?

Bakersfield Country Club in Bakersfield is currently the easiest golf course in Kern County based on slope (slope rating 82).

How many ranked golf courses are in Kern County, California?

25 golf courses in Kern County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 11 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the lowest USGA slope rating from each course's tee sets. Only public and municipal courses are included to ensure access. Slope ranges from 55 to 155 with 113 as average; lower is more forgiving.

Can I book a tee time at these Kern County courses?

Yes. Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard, reviews, architect info, and booking options. Set a tee time alert to be notified when availability opens.