
The Farm Course
The Farm Golf Club
About this course
The Farm Golf Club sits in Carencro, a small community just north of Lafayette in the heart of Louisiana's Acadiana region. Designed by Jeffery D. Blume and opened in the early 2000s, the course occupies former agricultural land in an area known more for its Cajun culture and cuisine than for golf. The relatively flat terrain typical of south-central Louisiana presents design challenges that Blume addressed through strategic bunkering, water features, and thoughtful green complexes to create interest on a modest canvas. The routing takes advantage of the property's natural drainage patterns and existing tree lines, with water coming into play on several holes. The course serves primarily as a daily-fee facility for the Lafayette metropolitan area, providing accessible golf in a region where public courses are relatively sparse. The layout offers a straightforward test suitable for a range of skill levels, with length and hazard placement determining much of the challenge rather than dramatic elevation changes or severe topography. The Farm reflects the practical realities of golf course development in southern Louisiana, where the landscape demands careful water management and where the growing season allows for year-round play. The club operates within the regional golf market, serving local players and visitors to the Lafayette area who seek a round in a part of the state better known for its music, food, and wetland ecosystems than for its golf tradition.
Quick facts
- Location
- Carencro, LA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2003
- Designer
- Jeffery D. Blume
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,038 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.9/133
Getting there
The journey to The Farm Golf Club begins at Lafayette Regional Airport, a compact commercial hub just fifteen minutes south of the property, offering convenient access to this corner of Acadiana. Private arrivals can utilize the same facility or touch down at nearby Lafayette Executive Airport for a more discreet approach. The drive north from Lafayette follows the gentle transition from urban sprawl into the flat, pastoral expanse of Cajun country - open fields and moss-draped oaks giving way to the club's secluded entrance just outside Carencro, where the landscape quietly shifts from working farmland to meticulously sculpted golf terrain.
FAQ
Common questions about The Farm
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
The Farm was designed by Jeffery D. Blume.
Yes. The Farm is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at The Farm is 72.
The Farm plays 7,038 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at The Farm is 133.
The Farm is a 18-hole course.



