The iconic Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, California — originally designed by Pete and Perry Dye in 1988 — has reopened following a thoughtful, multi-million-dollar restoration led by golf course architect Tim Liddy.
The project focused on restoring the course’s original Dye character, which had been softened by past remodels. While the greens were preserved, all tees, fairways and bunkers were completely rebuilt within the existing routing to reestablish classic Dye visual elements and strategic intent.
Club leadership and members emphasized the importance of reaffirming the course’s identity as a true Dye design — especially standout features like the signature railroad-tie lake walls.
Construction began in March 2025 after two years of planning, and thanks to meticulous project management and a strong partnership with Integrity Golf, the work was completed on schedule and on budget — a rare accomplishment in golf course renovation.
Liddy’s mandate was clear: keep The Farms challenging for skilled players while still playable and enjoyable for everyday members. To achieve this, invasive vegetation was removed to open strategic sightlines, and new layers of strategy and visual drama were added throughout the layout.
The result is a refreshed classic that honors Pete Dye’s legacy — preserving the spirit and strategic challenge the Dye family originally envisioned, yet welcoming golfers of all skill levels back to one of California’s most cherished private courses.
Click below for Laura Hyde’s original article of the restoration in Golf Course Architecture!
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