Scottish Links Style Is Right At Home In San Joaquin Valley

Tucked into the southern end of California's San Joaquin Valley, Bakersfield is typical Central California--sunny, warm and beautiful year round. Despite the nearby Tehachapi Mountains that separate it from the Los Angeles basin, it's also quite flat—providing the perfect canvas for course architect, Ron Fream to paint his masterpiece!

The Links at RiverLakes Ranch takes full advantage of its superbly fertile, valley location.   In fact the land on which the Links now stands, once supported vegetable and cotton crops which later gave way to almond orchards.  What gives The Links At RiverLakes Ranch its unique layout and design is its many undulations in a very flat environment.

In creating The Links RiverLakes Ranch, over 100 mature trees were removed and replanted throughout the course to create a less regimented, orderly feel and create a more natural golf course lay out...continue>>