We mentioned in the previous issue of this newsletter regarding golfer insurance and Members should also have received a letter from us dated 21 February in this regard, requesting you to provide us with a copy of a valid insurance policy for our records.

We would like to remind Members (including nominated individuals of all types of Gold Membership including Family and /or Guests), that any personal injury or death and/or damage to their property that may occur while playing golf on the Club Premises, is the sole responsibility of the Member concerned, who remains completely liable for any such injury or death and/or property damage.

Effective from 1st April 2005, those Members and/or Guests without proper insurance coverage will have an additional RMB12 per time insurance charge (collected on behalf of Taiping Insurance Co. Ltd.) added to their folio or account.

If you have not provided us with a copy of your golfer insurance policy, please send your copy to the Club as soon as possible.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact either :

Dongguan Golf Club : Member/Residents Relations Manager, Ms. Belinda Guo ext 795 Or Golf Operations Department, Ms. Laura Lee (86 769) 581 8080 ext 687

Hong Kong Office : Membership Office, Ms. Ellen Cheung (852) 2128 7730

During the month of May the Grounds Maintenance Department will be undertaking annual aerification of the Greens, Tees and Fairways, as discussed in the previous issue of this newsletter. As you are no doubt well aware, this process is essential to the long-term health of the turf.

In order that the grass continues to grow healthily, the roots must be deep and must receive a constant supply of oxygen. Aerification is a mechanical process that facilitates air space to the soil and promotes deeper rooting. The process removes small soil 'cores', which are then filled with "topdressing sand" that helps the soil to retain air space and makes it easier for roots to grow downwards.

This annual work is merely a short-term disruption that has long-term benefits for the course. Please look out for the schedule of aerification work which will be posted at the Clubhouse.