Staffield Country Resort

Often mentioned as an all-inclusive golf resort, Staffield Country Resort offers a variety of leisure activities centered on the Graham Marsh and Ross Watson-designed 27-hole golf course. The resort is located almost 1 hour from Kuala Lumpur city center or slightly shorter from the airport.

Since its official inception in 1994, the Staffield golf course has garnered a good reputation for offering exciting challenges for professional and amateur golfers. Staffield has been awarded as one of the "Top 5 Golf Courses in Malaysia" in 1995 and 1997, "Top 10 Golf Courses in Malaysia" in 1999 and 2001, and "3rd Best Golf Course in Malaysia" in 2003/2004 by Golf Malaysia Magazine.

The 335-acre course plays over rolling hills and meadows with 81 bunkers and seven lakes. The Bermuda-grassed three nines comprise one of the most challenging courses around Kuala Lumpur as all three courses have strategically placed sand traps, water, fairway mounds, and tall grass. The Western and Southern Nines play 3,108 meters and while the Northern Nine is slightly longer at 3,197 meters.

The best holes include the par-4 2nd, which requires a precise second shot to hit the green in two. Hole 5 is a monster par-5 playing to just shy of 500 meters. Three strong shots are required to find the green perched atop a hill. Big hitters can let their drives rip to earn a par. The 8th is the best par-3 on the course. Playing only 130 meters requires golfers to hit pinpoint accuracy to hit the beautifully landscaped green.  The large timber-wall retained lake lurks to the front, and the left of the green makes club selection critical. The closing hole is a par-5 with definite birdie opportunities. Avoid the out of bounds left of the fairway and hit long, so the green is reachable in two. Shorter drives will require a short pitch to hit the green in regulation and, if struck with precision, can be one putt for birdie.

The English Tudor-styled clubhouse at Staffield features full locker rooms and a pro-shop with additional recreational activities, including tennis, squash, swimming pool, and fitness. Staffield is a good choice for Malaysia golfers and visitors in a relaxed setting outside Kuala Lumpur city.  The Malaysia golf resort countryside ambiance is a nice break from many busier and more renowned Kuala Lumpur golf courses.