The Mines Resort
Robert Trent Jones Jr shaped The Mines Resort in the early 1990s across the flooded bed of what was once the largest open cast tin mine in the world, just south of Kuala Lumpur. A par 72 of about 6,191 meters, it wraps around a vast lake and has hosted the World Cup of Golf and European Tour events, with play now focused on resort guests.
Photo: The Mines Resort and Golf Club via Google.
The verdict
The Mines is one of the most recognizable resort courses in Southeast Asia, a Robert Trent Jones Jr layout carved from a reclaimed mining lake on the southern edge of Kuala Lumpur. Water is the defining feature, in play on the majority of holes, and the course earned its reputation hosting the 1999 World Cup of Golf and a run of professional events. It is parkland golf with a tropical edge, generous off the tee but exacting around the greens.
For the travelling golfer it suits a city break that mixes shopping, dining and a serious round without a long transfer. Access is tighter than it once was, with play now centered on guests of the adjoining hotel, so build it into a stay rather than a casual walk up. Pair it with TPC Kuala Lumpur and Saujana for a full Klang Valley itinerary.
The Mines Resort at a glance
- Opened
- 1994
- Designer
- Robert Trent Jones Jr
- Type
- Resort, former tin mine
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,191 m
- Green fee
- From RM400
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from The Mines Resort and Golf Club and leading course databases. Robert Trent Jones Jr laid out the course on a reclaimed tin mining lake and it opened for play in 1994, a par 72 of about 6,191 meters. Indicative visitor rates run from about RM400 on weekdays to RM550 on weekends in 2025, typically inclusive of a shared buggy and caddie, with play focused on resort guests. Fees are indicative and change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The round is governed by water. The lake that fills the old mine pit sits at the heart of the property and the best holes flirt with its edge, asking for a committed line and a confident carry. Trent Jones Jr framed wide landing areas off the tee, then tucked the greens behind sand and water so that scoring is decided on the approach.
The closing stretch is where The Mines bares its teeth, with forced carries and lakeside greens that have decided more than one professional event. Keep the ball below the hole on the tropical green surfaces and respect the humidity, which softens the air and the legs over a long afternoon.
It is not a long course by modern championship standards, but the combination of heat, water and well guarded targets makes par a fair score for most visitors. Play early, take a caddie who knows the lines, and let the buggy carry you between the more spread out holes.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort course; play is focused on guests of the adjoining hotel, with advance booking essential |
| Green fee | From about RM400 weekday to RM550 weekend, inclusive of shared buggy and caddie (indicative, 2025) |
| Booking | Reserve through the club or a Kuala Lumpur golf specialist; a stay and play package is the simplest route in |
| On the day | Buggies with the green fee; caddies available and recommended for the lines over water |
| Getting there | Seri Kembangan, about 30 minutes south of central Kuala Lumpur and close to the airport corridor |
| Best months | May to September for the driest spell, though tropical showers are possible year round |
Access and fees verified June 2026; policies change, so always confirm directly with the resort or your trip planner before planning a visit.
Where to stay nearby
Most golfers stay on site at the lakeside hotel attached to the resort, which keeps the first tee a short stroll away and smooths the booking. The wider Mines complex includes a shopping mall and waterfront, handy for non golfing partners.
For a broader Kuala Lumpur trip, the city center is half an hour north with its full range of luxury hotels, rooftop dining and the Petronas Towers. A city base lets you pair The Mines with TPC Kuala Lumpur and Saujana over a few days of Klang Valley golf.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near The Mines Resort.
Build a Kuala Lumpur golf trip
We arrange tee times at The Mines where access allows, pair them with the best of the Klang Valley and book the lodging around them. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
The Mines Resort questions
Who designed The Mines Resort and when did it open?
The Mines Resort was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr and opened for play in 1994, built across the flooded bed of a former tin mine on the southern edge of Kuala Lumpur.
What is the par and length of The Mines Resort?
The Mines is a par 72 measuring about 6,191 meters from the back tees, a parkland resort layout with water in play on the majority of holes.
How much does it cost to play The Mines Resort?
Indicative visitor rates in 2025 run from about RM400 on weekdays to RM550 on weekends, usually inclusive of a shared buggy and caddie. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
Can visitors play The Mines Resort?
Play is focused on guests of the adjoining hotel, so the simplest route is a stay and play package booked in advance. Walk up access is limited.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.