Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Farms Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
The Farms Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Farms Golf Club, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Farms Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driver | 5 Ball Flights Challenge
Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Farms Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
8500 St Andrews Rd, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067, USA
Course Description
The Farms Golf Club is a private, year‑round golf club located near San Diego in Rancho Santa Fe, California. It operates as an exclusive membership facility known for its acclaimed course and club culture. The club emphasizes the game of golf with a focus on member experience and a distinguished reputation among top courses in the region. It serves a high‑end, private‑club audience in the San Diego area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Pete & Perry Dye
Opened
1988
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for The Farms Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.8 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 50.6 · Slope 142
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 18 | — | 3 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 17 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 183 | 558 | 389 | 207 | 341 | 421 | 399 | 489 | 3377 | 435 | 375 | 569 | 427 | 171 | 389 | 220 | 472 | 512 | 3570 | 6947 |
Black/Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.2 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 50.0 · Slope 140
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 18 | — | 3 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 17 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 172 | 558 | 389 | 190 | 341 | 409 | 399 | 472 | 3320 | 415 | 375 | 569 | 402 | 171 | 389 | 196 | 444 | 488 | 3449 | 6769 |
Chuckster Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.1 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.0 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 18 | — | 3 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 17 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 165 | 519 | 331 | 181 | 281 | 335 | 364 | 457 | 2983 | 391 | 337 | 510 | 361 | 153 | 356 | 185 | 417 | 474 | 3184 | 6167 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Farms Golf Club
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 49 Programs
% match to course practice profileSink All Long Putts
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for The Farms Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Farms Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAchieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedEliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control mid iron rollout, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot soft, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at The Farms Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
Roadrunner Classic
3/30/2026
Battle at The Farms [Phenom]
4/24/2026
Dyersburg CC at The Farms
6/2/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Farms Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing The Farms Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is The Farms Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find The Farms Golf Club technically exacting. With a slope rating of 141.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 74.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Farms Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6557 yards. The back tees extend to 6947.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Farms Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.2 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is The Farms Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6947.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is The Farms Golf Club and how should I play it?
The Farms Golf Club is designed as a Parkland layout. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make The Farms Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 141.0 and yardage reaching 6947.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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