GM MessageDear Members, Residents and Friends,

May I wish everyone a Prosperous and Successful year of the Tiger.

SouthLinks Team plans to make this year even more fun and pleasant for members and guests. We will add more flowering plants and improve the décor to beautify the lobby and Golfers Terrace. The golf course will see continuous improvements with the changing of the turf on two fairways, construction of three more elevated alternate tee boxes and uplifting of bunkers so that they are clearly visible from the tee box and fairway.

By now, members and guest should notice tremendous improvements of the condition of the greens. In the past, hollow tinning (coring) were carried out three times a year with large core creating uneven greens making putting lines erratic, a bane for golfers. With better green management we will try to minimize the hollow tinning to twice yearly. The use of smaller core equipment followed by immediate rolling allows for quick compaction and helps to smoothen the green surface. In Dec 2009 all front nine greens were completed through this process. We will continue to use this method for the back nine greens in early 2010.

We will be sprucing up the condominium with a new coat of paint to brighten up the tired look.

You might have noticed that our new bungalow housing project at the main entrance has already taken off and will draw the largest attention. By year end some of the luxurious housing may be near completion. I hope this project will be the beginning of bigger things to come, such as hotel, park, etc.

We will continue our best to meet all your expectations as a premier Club with service quality you can be proud of. We could do even better if you can provide us your feedback, suggestions and accolades, if any.

I thank you for your continued support and hope you have another enjoyable year with us.

James WeeED/GM PT BEV

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I thank you for your continued support and hope you

Course Maintenance Update

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Late last year a deadly disease attacked the side and collar of Hole #8 green. The problem was quickly overcome with the replacement of the turf transplanted from our nursery.

Repair Green #8

Hole #11 has been viewed as the hole with an open fairway, flat, plain and rather ordinary. Last year, we saw the potential to add

character to this Hole. Thus the fairway bunkers were uplifted and matured instant trees were planted to the right side of the bunkers.

The Hole now looks different but there is still room for improvement. This year, we started by elevating the black tee box to provide a bird’s eyes view of

MAKE OVER OF HOLE #11

the entire fairway. Eight Palm trees were planted overnight to the left of the tee box. These Palms create a corridor, making a perfect screen for a semi dog-leg hole. With the upcoming alternate tee boxes now under construction, golfers can expect a different approach to the green. The semi dog-leg right will be the new feature.

Hole #11 will no longer be the plain simple hole anymore.

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RESIDENT FRIENDLY GOLF GAMEThree teams, from Woodside, Exxon and SouthLinks held a friendly golf game on 10 Jan 2010. After the game, players enjoyed a spread of BBQ dinner. Exxon Team emerged winner closely followed by Woodside Team. Both teams won a bag full of SRIXON golf balls.

“Fire Safety Training of new Security Staffs” held on 4th Jan 2010.

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Clubhouse updateSOMETHING NEW IN CLUBHOUSE • New Layout at Female Changing Room Reception Area• New workout bench in the gym• LCD TV at Golfer Terrace and Reception Counter

SOMETHING NEW IN CLUBHOUSE

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The Signature Golf Charity Tournament

SouthLinks Country Club was privileged to host the above tournament organized by the Signature Club. 107 local golfers chipped in

the fund raising event and raised Rp 70.000.000,- for the earth quake victims in Sumatra.

For this charity event, Southlinks sponsoreda term membership which was auctioned by the committee .

Challenge Trophy & Overall Best Nett: Bp. Jeffrey Moh

Ladies Champion : Ms. Nancy Looi

Open the tournament with hit the smoke ball

Overall Best Gross : Bp. Heri Tan

Auction Painting:Sold at Rp. 3.000.000

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Auction Painting:Sold at Rp. 4.500.000

Winner A Division : Bp. Salam, Bp. Abi Sumarno, Bp Iswadi

SUMBAR Traditional Dance SLCC Term Membership : Rp 13.000.000

Fund raising give away to Tzu Chi OrganizationWinner B Division :

Bp. Quek Ek Tjai, Bp. Amir, Bp Jintono

Grand Lucky Draw winner with The CommitteeWinner C Division :

Bp. Aleong Tan, Bp. Hendri Candra, Bp M. Nuh

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F&B Update

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In support of VISIT BATAM 2010, SouthLinks has introduced several traditional meals like:Soto Ayam and Ayam Penyet.

New Local/Traditional Meal

New Korean MenuAccomodating Korean guest, Golfers’ Terrace introduce Korean buffet menu and Korean dishes.

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Hole-in-one Achievement

Congratulations to Mr. N. Teramoto and Mr. T. Aramaki for their Hole-in-One

Name : Mr. N. TeramotoDate : 31 October 2009Status : MemberHole : 4Prizes : - Return air ticket to Japan sponsored by JAL - S$500 - Free golf for 3 month

On 6 December 2009, a loving and beautiful couple (Mr Edi and Ms Grace) held their wedding dinner party in SouthLinks.

About 150 invited guests and their family members joined the happy couple with a sumptuous BBQ dinner at the fountain area in front of Golfers’ Terrace.

Wedding Party

About 150 invited guests and their family members

On 6 December 2009, a loving and beautiful couple

Name : Mr. Takeo AramakiDate : 20 December 2009Status : GuestHole : 7Prizes : S$500

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30th Batam Japanese Companies Golf Competition

The above event, organized by SBI, was held in SouthLinks Country Club on 13th Dec 2009. Ninety Two golfers participated, some of

whom came from Singapore. The overall winner for the Competition was the Noble Team with a nett score of 74. The next game in June 2010 will be again at SouthLinks Country Club.

24th RICE CUP The competition held on 21st Nov 2009 was organized by Fukuoka Team, and participated by 77 golfers from various prefecture in Japan. The winner, Fukushima Team will be the next organizer for the 25th RICE CUP.

TEAM OSCHTRICIANS “SCORE FOR CHARITY”4th CHRISTMAS CUP 2009

This event organized by Team Oschtricians for the benefit of the under-privileged children in Batam, was held on 18th Dec 2009. About 70 children from two orphanages (Yayasan Darul Islah and Yayasan Bethesda) were invited to join the golfers for dinner and celebrations with somehilarious entertainments.

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New Reciprocal ClubWannero Golf Club – Western Australia

Dalat Palace Golf Club - Vietnam

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