Local Rules
Kiawe forest and ravines
Kiawe Forest and ravines are lateral water hazards unless otherwise marked.
Cart distance from greens and tees
Do not drive or park a golf cart within 50 feet of a putting green or tee.
Golf cart operator age and license
A golf cart operator must be at least 16 and hold a valid driver license.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
Naturally occurring dunes shape the fairways and elevation changes, while kiawe forest and ravines add texture and strategic edges. The windswept, open terrain gives the course a distinctive Maui identity. The Dunes at Maui Lani is an 18-hole course built on naturally occurring dune terrain in central Maui. Its sloping sandy land, kiawe forest, ravines and broad island setting create a distinctive links-inspired golf experience. The Dunes at Maui Lani: natural island dunes and windswept Maui golf
Major Risks
Blue Tee Strategy
Confirm member/guest access and tee-time arrangements with the club before planning a round. Use the current member scorecard or professional staff for exact tee, pin and course-condition information. Plan for a traditional private-club experience: arrive prepared for the dress, pace and mobile-phone expectations. Course management notes
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
Challenging drives and elevation changes Mixed value versus premium Maui resorts Reviews describe a challenging scenic Maui course with friendly service and accessible pricing, with mixed value opinions. MEDIUM Challenging layout Friendly service Accessible pricing
Course Conditions
PARTIALLY_VERIFIED Current conditions not verified Confirm current conditions with the course before play. 2026-10-02 2026-09-02 Do not infer current playing conditions from static course information. No current conditions report was verified.
30-second Pre-round Brief
Pre-round brief {"scenery": "A private Rancho Santa Fe setting near San Diego with landscaped club grounds, mature vegetation and a strong country-club atmosphere.", "summary": "The Farms Golf Club is a private, golf-centered club in Rancho Santa Fe. Its official materials emphasize a challenging, meticulously maintained course and a member-focused experience rather than public daily-fee access.", "terrain": "The club’s public material does not publish a complete terrain profile; the routing and green complexes should be treated as course-specific features to confirm from current member materials rather than inferred.", "headline": "An exclusive Southern California club with an evolving, challenging golf experience.", "playingExperience": "Play is member- or invited-guest based. The course is maintained for firmness and playability, with the experience shaped by club service, caddie/cart operations and traditional etiquette."} Course focus Review the course character, terrain and strategy notes before play.
Regulations
Soft spikes and attire
Soft spikes are mandatory and proper golf attire is required at all times.
Course care and litter
Repair ball marks, rake bunkers, fill divots with bottled sand and do not litter.
Damage and injury responsibility
The golfer is responsible for property damage or personal injury caused by an errant ball.
Pace of play
Play ready golf and maintain a pace of less than 4 hours and 12 minutes.