Rio Bravo Country Club is just 15 minutes from Downtown Bakersfield, the Rio Bravo Country Club Golf Course offers a welcome contrast to the flat-land courses of the Valley floor. Rio Bravo Country Club is a private, member-only facility. For starters, Rio Bravo Country Club features a championship 18-hole golf course sculpted out of the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Mountain views and refreshing breezes serve as a natural backdrop to our greens, which are considered amongst the top 10 in California. World-renowned golf course architect Robert Muir Graves designed the Rio Bravo Country Club Golf Course to work in harmony with its setting. So, you'll discover a gently rolling terrain that creates a unique personality for each hole. In addition, Rio Bravo Country Club meets championship standards. Our course measures 6,555 yards from the regular tees with a rating of 70.9; it stretches 7,018 yards from the championship tees with an impressive 74.4 rating. Our very fast greens are very well know for their quality.

   The Clubhouse at Rio Bravo Country Club has a Spanish style with a unique tower in the center. The Buena Vista Room is located on the top floor of the Clubhouse and is available for just about any occasion.  Members have enjoyed this facility for years; however, you do not have to be a member to host your special event at Rio Bravo Country Club.

   We've been the site of the Southern California Open since 1985. The PGA Tour Qualifying, first and second stages, have held on our course since 1986. And we hosted the Ben Hogan Open, open qualifying, in 1990 and 1991.

Since Mother Nature permits year-round play, we do our part too. At Rio Bravo Country Club, we offer:

  • 18-hole championship golf course.
  • Driving range and practice area.
  • Generously stocked Pro Shop.
  • Professional staff dedicated to providing all it takes to improve the quality and enjoyment of your game.
  • Lessons and tournament arrangements.

   For the perfect combination of setting, design and playability, come to the Rio Bravo Country Club Golf Course. And leave the flat-land courses behind.

Upcoming Events
1/1 :: New Year's Day **Open**
1/2 :: Ladies' Play 8:30 a.m. Meeting
1/2 :: Friday Happy Hour Dinnr
1/4 :: Ladies' Play 8:30 a.m. Mini
1/5 :: Pro Shop &  Golf Course Open - 9:00 a.m.
1/9 :: Friday Happy Hour Dinner
1/10 :: Ladies' Sr. Club Championship 8:30 a.m.
1/10 :: Men's Team Play 10:00 a.m.
1/10 :: Banquet Event ∞
1/12 :: Pro Shop & Golf Course Open - 9:00 a.m.
1/11 :: Ladies' Sr. Club Championship 8:30 a.m.
1/14 :: RBCA Security Gate Committee Meeting ***No Meeting Today***
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Rio Bravo Country Club offers a fully stocked Pro Shop for member and guest shopping for all your golf needs.  We carry the top name brands in golf equipment and clothing lines.   We offer golf club fitting and repairs from re-grips to re-shafts, loft and lie alterations, custom orders.  Bag storage and locker service is available upon request.

We offer lessons for men's, ladies' and juniors in a private and group setting from the beginning golfer to the tournament player.  Lessons are by appointment only and you do not have to be a member to take a lesson.  We have an excellent Head Golf Professional with many years of experience and accolades from his peers, Mr. Jim E. Kiger, Class A PGA Professional. Read More

Rio Bravo Country Club offers an 18-hole championship golf course designed by World-renowned golf course architect Robert Muir Graves.  Originally designed to be part of the Rio Bravo Resort & Tennis Lodge by the Nickel family, the golf course was purchased in 1991 and commenced operations as Rio Bravo Country Club. Read More
Rio Bravo Country Club offers several types of memberships to fit your lifestyle, including:

Current Membership Campaign - Limited Time Only. 

Become the next Buddy Member and join the 100 individuals (since September 2008) that have become Buddy Members today! 

"The Buddy Membership has exceeded our expectations!  We made the best golf course in town a value to the community." says Mario Valenzuela, the creator of the Buddy Membership Program at Rio Bravo Country Club.

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Applications are being accepted for the following positions on a continuous basis unless so indicated in the requirements below.  All new employees are required to undergo pre-employment drug testing, injury related drug testing, and the Rio Bravo Country Club reserves the right to have random drug testing at anytime. 

Position: Food & Beverage Server

Requirements: Food & Beverage server experience preferred but will train the right person if there is a willingness to learn.  Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.  Must be personable and flexible.

Position: Greenskeeper

Requirements: One year or more experience in irrigation, landscaping, or golf course maintenance.  Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.