North and North Kern Golf Course, California

 
 

NORTH GOLF COURSE (1972)

 

INLAND EMPIRE REGION

Semi-Private - 18 hole - cost: $14 - $24

26660 McCall Boulevard, Sun City, CA 92586

Tel: (951) 679-9668

 

Designed by unknown. This is a straightforward executive course made for the golfer who likes to carry his own bag. North Golf Course is a good place to learn or become reacquainted with the game. From Riverside (about 25 miles southeast to the club): Take I-215 south. Exit at McCall Boulevard and turn right. The course is on the right just past Sun City Boulevard.

 

NORTH KERN GOLF COURSE (1953)

 

CENTRAL VALLEY REGION

Municipal: 18 hole - cost: $19 - $28

17412 Quality Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308

Tel: (661) 399-0347

 

Designed by Kermit Styber. This is a traditional, straightforward course with level fairways, mature trees, and small greens. What you see is what you get. From within, Bakersfield: Off Highway 99 exit Shafter/Lerdo Highway and head east. Turn left (north) on Quality Road to the course. Cheap and not completely flat, but green, and course conditioning has been known to be inconsistent.