Transfer of Membership
Below are the procedures for processing transfer (valid until 31 Mar 2025):
1. Initial Steps
a. The outgoing Member is to inform the Club in writing of his/ its desire to transfer for sale and will be required to complete the “Application for Transfer” form.
b. The prospective Member is to complete the “Application for Membership ” form.
c. Our Membership Department expects to receive in one go the “Transfer Application Pack”, which includes the following items for processing:
(i) Completed and signed forms of “Application for Membership Transfer”, “Application for Membership”, “Agreement and Authorization re Stake-Money and Application for Transfer”; and
(ii) the following supporting documents about the prospective member:
A. For Full Membership (or nominee(s) of Company/ Group Members)
1. Certified true copies of the HKID Card or Passport
2. Recommendation letters from THREE current DBGC Members for the potential buyer to become a member
3. For application of spouse and child membership cards:
a. Certified true copies of the HKID / Passport / Birth Certificate of spouse and children
b. Certified true copy of the Marriage Certificate
4. Copy of USGA GHIN Handicap Index / Overseas Handicap Card
5. Certified true copy of a Valid Driving Licence (Local/Overseas, whichever applicable)
6. Golf Insurance (could be provided after Club Management interview)
B. For Corporate & Group Memberships
1. Certified true copies of:
a. Business Registration Certificate
b. The latest Annual Return (Form NARI)
c. Audited Account/ Financial Statement/ Tax Return
2. Proof of a bona fide employee or director of the company (Company Annual Return / MPF Statement / Employment Contract / Overseas pension scheme / Working visa with confirmation letter issued by Hong Kong Immigration Department)
3. Business Name Card
d. The Club will in its discretion issue its preliminary consent as well as the terms and conditions of transfer for the outgoing Member’s acceptance.
e. The outgoing Member is then to indicate in writing his/ its acceptance of terms and conditions offered for proceeding further.
2. The prospective Member shall pay to the Club the applicable Club Membership Price. A cheque in the amount of the Club Membership Price made payable to “Discovery Bay Golf Club Limited” should also be included in the application pack.
3. Interview with the prospective member (or, in the case of being a company, its representative) by the Club Management is required after finishing the stage of initial document review.
4. The Club reserves the right to request for other/ further supporting documents in relation to any given application.
5. It will take approximately 21 working days for the overall approval process.
6. Upon the Club’s approval of the applications for membership transfer and new membership, the outgoing Member is required to take the following actions:
a. Surrender his/ its debenture or admission letter. The administration fee for the lost debenture/Jade certificate to the Club is required.
b. Return all membership cards including supplementary cards.
c. Settle all outstanding balance due to the Club.
d. Clear all articles from rented locker(s) and return all locker key(s) held. Failure to return will result in a replacement fee of $350 for each locker key held.
e. Clear all golf clubs and golf bags from the Club storage spaces.
Important Notes:
1. Full Membership must be transferred to an individual.
2. A company needs to be in genuine operation for becoming a Corporate / Group Member.
3. Company Membership must be transferred to a limited company registered in Hong Kong.
4. Any change of nominee resulting from a transfer of ownership of a Corporate Member will be regarded as a transfer of membership.
5. The Club does not allow any subsidiary/associate company's staff member or director to become a nominee.
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Administration Fees* (Effective 1 April 2024)
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Full Membership
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Debenture Type
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Migration to Jade Type upon Transfer
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HK$1,000,000
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Entrance Fee Type
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Company Membership
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Debenture Type
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HK$1,000,000
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Entrance Fee Type
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Group Membership
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Debenture Type
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HK$1,000,000
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Full Jade Membership
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HK$400,000
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Corporate Jade Membership
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HK$700,000
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Group Jade Membership
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HK$900,000
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Chalet Membership
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HK$100,000
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*All fees are subject to change from time to time.
