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Summer 2012

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PAIDEVANSVILLE, INPERMIT NO 3265

Sushi Saturday,Saturday, June 16 & 23

Couples GolfJune 15

Senior Club ChampionshipJune 16-17

Chuck GradyJune 23

June 25-July1United Leasing Championship

at Victoria National

Chef’s TableWednesday, July 11

Pro-Member-GuestJuly 13

Tour of FranceThursday, July 19

Interclub at Atlanta Athletic Club

July 20-21

Summer Crawfish BoilFriday, July 27

Family Golf TournamentJuly 29

Second Annual Fishing Derby

August 10

Cavalier Beer TastingSaturday, August 11

Couples GolfAugust 17

Men’s Guest DayAugust 24

Did you know? According to Golf Digest, the golf course at Victoria National is ranked #1 in the State of Indiana and #35 in America

Victoria National Golf Club2000 Victoria National Boulevard

Newburgh, Indiana 47630

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It’s Almost Tournament Time!After nearly a year of planning, the United Leasing

Championship at Victoria National is only a few weeks away! Victoria National is buzzing in preparation for an estimated 15,000 enthusiasts expected to gather from June 25 – July 1 to take in seven spectacular days of golf.

Why Victoria National?Terry Friedman, late founder and original owner of

Victoria National, along with several other visionaries, dreamed of Victoria playing host to an event such as the United Leasing Championship. The dream becomes reality with the assistance of the Evansville Sports Corporation, guided by Tournament Director Becky Kasha, United Leasing, Inc. and Victoria National. United Leasing, Inc., owned by Ron Romain, a Victoria National member, has generously agreed to be the title sponsor of the Championship through 2014.

Rave ReviewsThe tournament’s field of

156 golfers will compete for a total purse of $550,000, with the winner’s share totaling $99,000. These players are in for a challenging champion-ship as discussed in April among four TOUR regulars who were in town for Media Day to promote the upcoming tournament. Craig Bowden, a 43 year old from nearby Bloom-

ington, tour rookie Hudson Swafford, a recent winner on the Nationwide Tour, B.J. Staten and Josh Broadaway gave Victoria National rave reviews. After tour rookie

Swafford played Victoria for the first time he stated “I’m probably going to pack a few extra golf balls. This course will challenge every aspect of your game.” Broad-away chimed in “I’d heard a lot about the golf course before I played it,” he said. “It’s all that and more, the best course we’ll play. We need more tournaments like this one.” Victoria National intends to deliver “all that and more” to the players, spectators, volunteers, vendors and guests this year and in the years to come. Let the tournament begin!

Introducing Our Team MembersJennifer Droege

Jennifer Droege grew up in Poseyville, IN. She went to Western Kentucky University and majored in Broadcasting with a minor in Marketing. Jennifer moved to Louisville and has worked as a Producer at WDRB-TV for four years. She is excited to be back in the area working at Victoria National. Jennifer has filled the new position of Cottage Concierge and will be diligently working to ensure our Cottage guests will be taken care of while on property. In her spare time, she loves watching the St. Louis Cardinals, spending time with family and friends, and planning her upcoming wedding.

Ashley Hutchinson Ashley grew up in Seymour, IN. She attended USI where she took Advertising and Marketing Courses. Ashley recently moved back from St. Louis, MO, where she was the General Manager of Complete Nutrition at West County Mall. Ashley loves many sports, and has recently

taken up golf. Be sure to stop by the Golf Shop and meet Ashley, so you can give her some tips and tricks to improve her game. While you are in the Golf Shop, take a look at the new NIKE and Donald Ross merchandise.

Derek Herrmann Derek was born and raised

in Evansville. He graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management with a minor in Business Management. He brings experience from all across the country, including such places as: Chicago, Las Vegas, San Francisco, and Mackinac

Island. Most recently, he helped open the Ford Center in Evansville as a Suites Supervisor. Derek enjoys staying active through running, swimming, and volleyball and looks forward to adding golf to his list of hobbies. Derek is excited to start meeting and servicing the Members of Victoria National.

Ashley HutchinsonBuyer / Merchandise

Coordinator

Jennifer DroegeCottage Concierge

Derek HerrmannGuest Services Manager

United Leasing Championship at Victoria National Local Economic Impact

• 156 Nationwide Tour pros, their caddies and families, the PGA TOUR officials, the Golf Channel crew and other out of town guests will arrive in the area in June.

• The economic impact on the tri-state area is projected to be $5 to $6 million.

• Visitors will reserve an estimated 1,867 hotel room nights, dine and shop locally and visit many area attractions.

• The Golf Channel will feature vignettes showcasing the tri-state as a unique destination experience.

• Over 90 nonprofits will sell tournament tickets and retain 100% of the net proceeds thanks to the Golf Gives Back Program sponsored by Old National Bank.

• Youth First, an organization working to strengthen local youth and families by promoting healthy behaviors and maximizing student success is the primary beneficiary of the tournament ticket proceeds.

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Nationwide Tour by the Numbers:

Becky KashaEvansville Sports Corporation

Tournament Director

• The Nationwide Tour is in its 23rd season.

• Nationwide is part of the PGA TOUR family, along with the Champions Tour.

• 74% of the PGA TOUR players are alumni of the Nationwide Tour.

• Bubba Watson, Jim Furyk, Ernie Els, David Toms, Tom Lehman and Zach Johnson sharpened their skills on the Nationwide Tour.

• The top 25 Nationwide Tour players earn PGA TOUR cards, making Nationwide the official proving grounds for future PGA TOUR Champions.

Bill Calfee, Ron Romain, Jeff Overton, George Doyle and Bob Jones

Josh Broadaway, Craig Bowden, Amy Romain Barron, Ron Romain, B.J. Staten, Hudson Swafford

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Southern Indiana continues the trend of having the most unpredictable weather pattern in the entire country. This past spring gave us an extra month of favorable growing conditions that we were able to capitalize on in efforts to restore tournament playing surfaces. We pushed growth in the rough and fairways and had great success filling voids left from the 2011 summer. Greens are healthy, roots are deep, and we are prepared to maintain quality conditions throughout this summer. We have eight full-time employees that have bachelor degrees in agronomy and have added another eight student interns from top universities across the country for the summer months. Having a staff that is trained to understand how bentgrass grows and reacts when placed under extreme stress will be a great value to our golf course this season. The horticulture team has added staff this season to improve the ambiance around the Clubhouse, on the boulevard, and throughout the golf course. Our goal is to restore areas that have been stagnant for the past six years, so once again, we can truly be a top golf club in the country from top to bottom. We have also replaced 25% of our maintenance equipment this year with John Deere equipment to ensure that we are on the “cutting edge” of the golf maintenance industry. In June, we have an opportunity to showcase the course; first at the Victorian Cup, and then to the rest of the world during the United Leasing Championship at Victoria National.

Back in March, we had the opportunity to jump ahead of schedule and aerify all our greens, tees, and fairways. This early start accelerated our bentgrass to start pushing new roots earlier

than years past and also gave us time to focus on restoring the quality of the rough. This opened an opportunity in April for us to continue to compliment our off-season project work by addressing smaller projects in high profile areas throughout the property. These smaller projects include

repair work to all our bridges on the course, renovating the bank in front of #15 green, installing Zoysiagrass on the lower range tee, improving the sand depths and quality of the greenside bunkers, and repair to the rock wall below the bunker on #16. The

improvements to the short-game and driving range in the off-season are areas where I have received great feedback, and these areas will continue to be a focus moving forward. We will be topdressing and adding extra fertility when needed to ensure the quality

of turf matches the golf course. Native work will continue, but be very selective in efforts to keep it from becoming too invasive to the golf course. The landscaping on the entire property has also become a higher priority. We have added staff to help us reach our goal of keeping the natural theme of our grounds. We will be doing this by adding native perennial plants. Along with keeping these areas clear of weeds, trimmed tight, and edged will be a dramatic improvement.

Our equipment fleet has been updated this year with new walking green, tee, and approach mowers. This will provide an outstanding quality of cut that is necessary in order to deliver championship conditions each day. We also have replaced 13 utility carts, added another tri-plex riding approach mower with vertical mowing heads, and purchased a new topdresser for close cut bentgrass areas. Being able to vertical mow our greens, approaches, and tees and then evenly spread sand across the area will remove the leaf blades that are being missed by our mowers. The result will be a much tighter and smoother surface with no disruption to our golfers.

The golf course is being prepped for a very exciting June this year. The staff is continuing to focus on details throughout the course so we have everything peaking to the highest level possible the entire month. The Victorian Cup will be a great opportunity for our Membership to showcase Victoria National to their guests. From tee to green the course will be prepared in championship condition. Following this event, we plan to begin the preparation process for the United Leasing Championship at Victoria National. Volunteers from clubs such as Crooked Stick, Muirfield Village, Valhalla, Olde Stone, Philadelphia Cricket Club, and Augusta National will be helping my staff during the week of the event. We will have 60 employees during the event week, and will be prepping the course to PGA TOUR standards each day. Our goal is to make this the best Nationwide Tour course these guys have ever played, and I feel that we are on pace to deliver.

Regards, Matt Weitz, GCSAA Golf Course Superintendent

FEATURED SOCIAL EVENTSSushi SaturdaySaturday, June 16, 23

Chef David will be hand rolling sushi to order in the Victoria Grille.

Chuck GradySaturday, June 23 6:30 – 9:30pm

In the Victoria Grille.

Chef’s TableWednesday, July 11 at 6:30pm

Chef David will prepare a 5 course meal and discuss each feature with the table. Limited to the first 20 reservations.$30 Dinner $15 Wine Pairing

Tour of FranceThursday, July 19 at 6:30pm

William J. Woerz, Certified Specialist of Wine, will be discussing wines from different regions of France. Chef David will be preparing a multi-course tasting menu featuring French cooking techniques. Menu and more details to come.

Summer Crawfish BoilFriday, July 27 at 6:30pm

All you can eat crawfish, full bar, beer specials and live music on the Victoria Grille patio.$35 inclusive per person(ala carté dining will be closed)

Cavalier Beer TastingSaturday, August 11 at 6:30pm

Come try a variety of specialty craft beers from our newest partners Cavalier Distributing. Chef David will be pairing hors d’oeuvres to match the flavor profiles of each beer. $25 per person

Introducing Café Vic!Come visit our on course food service specializing in wraps, ciabatta sandwiches and the best hot dogs and brats around. Brennan Graves and Nick Bond, both new to Victoria from Green Bay, Wisconsin, will be glad to whip you up something special when you stop in for a quick treat or a hearty lunch.

Victoria National Golf Course Maintenance

Tues. - Fri. 9:30am - 6pm Sat. - Sun. 7:30am - 3pm

Chef David’s Cooking Class

Members Enjoying Chef David’s Cooking Class on April 25

Dawn Bratton and friends relaxing on our new patio furniture, May 2012

Second Annual Fishing DerbySaturday, August 10 at 6:00pm - 8:00pmThe Annual Fishing Derby will feature a casting contest, big fish/small fish competition, and a fish coloring contest for the little ones all for a $10/person entry fee. Lemonade will be served onsite and the beverage cart will be available. Attendees are asked to bring their own fishing poles and VNGC will provide bait. Register early! This event will fill up quickly!

Check the weekly E-blast for additional events and features!

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Southern Indiana continues the trend of having the most unpredictable weather pattern in the entire country. This past spring gave us an extra month of favorable growing conditions that we were able to capitalize on in efforts to restore tournament playing surfaces. We pushed growth in the rough and fairways and had great success filling voids left from the 2011 summer. Greens are healthy, roots are deep, and we are prepared to maintain quality conditions throughout this summer. We have eight full-time employees that have bachelor degrees in agronomy and have added another eight student interns from top universities across the country for the summer months. Having a staff that is trained to understand how bentgrass grows and reacts when placed under extreme stress will be a great value to our golf course this season. The horticulture team has added staff this season to improve the ambiance around the Clubhouse, on the boulevard, and throughout the golf course. Our goal is to restore areas that have been stagnant for the past six years, so once again, we can truly be a top golf club in the country from top to bottom. We have also replaced 25% of our maintenance equipment this year with John Deere equipment to ensure that we are on the “cutting edge” of the golf maintenance industry. In June, we have an opportunity to showcase the course; first at the Victorian Cup, and then to the rest of the world during the United Leasing Championship at Victoria National.

Back in March, we had the opportunity to jump ahead of schedule and aerify all our greens, tees, and fairways. This early start accelerated our bentgrass to start pushing new roots earlier

than years past and also gave us time to focus on restoring the quality of the rough. This opened an opportunity in April for us to continue to compliment our off-season project work by addressing smaller projects in high profile areas throughout the property. These smaller projects include

repair work to all our bridges on the course, renovating the bank in front of #15 green, installing Zoysiagrass on the lower range tee, improving the sand depths and quality of the greenside bunkers, and repair to the rock wall below the bunker on #16. The

improvements to the short-game and driving range in the off-season are areas where I have received great feedback, and these areas will continue to be a focus moving forward. We will be topdressing and adding extra fertility when needed to ensure the quality

of turf matches the golf course. Native work will continue, but be very selective in efforts to keep it from becoming too invasive to the golf course. The landscaping on the entire property has also become a higher priority. We have added staff to help us reach our goal of keeping the natural theme of our grounds. We will be doing this by adding native perennial plants. Along with keeping these areas clear of weeds, trimmed tight, and edged will be a dramatic improvement.

Our equipment fleet has been updated this year with new walking green, tee, and approach mowers. This will provide an outstanding quality of cut that is necessary in order to deliver championship conditions each day. We also have replaced 13 utility carts, added another tri-plex riding approach mower with vertical mowing heads, and purchased a new topdresser for close cut bentgrass areas. Being able to vertical mow our greens, approaches, and tees and then evenly spread sand across the area will remove the leaf blades that are being missed by our mowers. The result will be a much tighter and smoother surface with no disruption to our golfers.

The golf course is being prepped for a very exciting June this year. The staff is continuing to focus on details throughout the course so we have everything peaking to the highest level possible the entire month. The Victorian Cup will be a great opportunity for our Membership to showcase Victoria National to their guests. From tee to green the course will be prepared in championship condition. Following this event, we plan to begin the preparation process for the United Leasing Championship at Victoria National. Volunteers from clubs such as Crooked Stick, Muirfield Village, Valhalla, Olde Stone, Philadelphia Cricket Club, and Augusta National will be helping my staff during the week of the event. We will have 60 employees during the event week, and will be prepping the course to PGA TOUR standards each day. Our goal is to make this the best Nationwide Tour course these guys have ever played, and I feel that we are on pace to deliver.

Regards, Matt Weitz, GCSAA Golf Course Superintendent

FEATURED SOCIAL EVENTSSushi SaturdaySaturday, June 16, 23

Chef David will be hand rolling sushi to order in the Victoria Grille.

Chuck GradySaturday, June 23 6:30 – 9:30pm

In the Victoria Grille.

Chef’s TableWednesday, July 11 at 6:30pm

Chef David will prepare a 5 course meal and discuss each feature with the table. Limited to the first 20 reservations.$30 Dinner $15 Wine Pairing

Tour of FranceThursday, July 19 at 6:30pm

William J. Woerz, Certified Specialist of Wine, will be discussing wines from different regions of France. Chef David will be preparing a multi-course tasting menu featuring French cooking techniques. Menu and more details to come.

Summer Crawfish BoilFriday, July 27 at 6:30pm

All you can eat crawfish, full bar, beer specials and live music on the Victoria Grille patio.$35 inclusive per person(ala carté dining will be closed)

Cavalier Beer TastingSaturday, August 11 at 6:30pm

Come try a variety of specialty craft beers from our newest partners Cavalier Distributing. Chef David will be pairing hors d’oeuvres to match the flavor profiles of each beer. $25 per person

Introducing Café Vic!Come visit our on course food service specializing in wraps, ciabatta sandwiches and the best hot dogs and brats around. Brennan Graves and Nick Bond, both new to Victoria from Green Bay, Wisconsin, will be glad to whip you up something special when you stop in for a quick treat or a hearty lunch.

Victoria National Golf Course Maintenance

Tues. - Fri. 9:30am - 6pm Sat. - Sun. 7:30am - 3pm

Chef David’s Cooking Class

Members Enjoying Chef David’s Cooking Class on April 25

Dawn Bratton and friends relaxing on our new patio furniture, May 2012

Second Annual Fishing DerbySaturday, August 10 at 6:00pm - 8:00pmThe Annual Fishing Derby will feature a casting contest, big fish/small fish competition, and a fish coloring contest for the little ones all for a $10/person entry fee. Lemonade will be served onsite and the beverage cart will be available. Attendees are asked to bring their own fishing poles and VNGC will provide bait. Register early! This event will fill up quickly!

Check the weekly E-blast for additional events and features!

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Greetings Everyone,

I hope this note finds you well. We are pleased to report after completion of the cottages, the feedback from the membership as well as guests has been overwhelmingly positive.

Year to date we have sold 15 of the 22 Founding Private Residence Club Memberships and feel strongly that the remaining seven will be sold by mid-June if not sooner. In addition, 95% of the cottage room nights available to the Founders have been reserved in advance, proof that the cottages are delivering real savings and value in addition to world class luxury. As with any business, and with

regard to the laws of supply and demand, as demand increases price will go up. This is why if you are considering joining the Private Residence Club, time is of the essence! If you or your company is interested in learning more about our Founding Membership Program, please give me a call. Once the Founder offering is sold-out, there will be no more opportunities to join at the introductory price.

Sincerely,Brian Stock 812.858.8230 ext. 228 • brian@victorianational.com

Ladies’ Guest DayForty-three ladies turned out for our spring Ladies’ Guest Day – “Ladies Night Out”. With a light lunch and some re-freshing rum smoothies the ladies took to the course for an afternoon of fun followed by dinner, cocktails and musical entertainment in the clubhouse. The golf professional staff had a few fun twists up their sleeve with a putting demonstration prior to play, a guessing game contest on the course, and a “Let’s Make a Deal” game show at dinner. In the 2 best ball scramble format we had some outstanding golf. Mary Ruth Geny and her guest Mary Frances Evers paired with Marty Jordan and her guest Brigitte Landford to win the gross division, while Patty McGowan and her guests Karen Dalton, Maggie Kennedy and Brenda Hilde took home the net division. Thank you to everyone who participated, and don’t forget the Ladies Member Guest this fall on October 11!

Brian Stock

The Victorian and Tecumseh Cottages at Night

Victorian Cottage Greatroom

Victorian Cottage Restroom

Victorian Cottage Bedroom

New Member AnnouncementsPlease welcome the following members to

the Victoria National family:

Get your Corporate Golf Outing on the book for 2012!

There’s no better way to reward employees or impress clients than with a day at Victoria National Golf Club.

Contact Laureen Cates at (812) 858-8230 or email laureen@victorianational.com

to get rates and check availability. Call today...limited dates available!

Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

Golf MembersMr. and Mrs. Terry WalkerMr. and Mrs. Gene CrumeMr. and Mrs. Robert StergeMr. and Mrs. Tom SladeMr. and Mrs. Walter McCartyMr. and Mrs. Norm BafunnoMr. and Mrs. Thomas BurkhardtMr. and Mrs. Kyle MaxwellMr. and Mrs. Kyle BrinkerMr. and Mrs. Bill BurchMr. and Mrs. Jay KramerMr. and Mrs. Randy Braun

Mr. Clint KeownMr. and Mrs. Rick DauchMr. and Mrs. Robert KentMr. Derek Meinhart

Social MembersMr. and Mrs. Ray RyanMr. and Mrs. Jason GreeneMr. and Mrs. Marc JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Thomas BranchMr. and Mrs. Becky KashaMr. and Mrs. Steve JenningsDr. and Mrs. Michael TuanoMr. and Mrs. Joe Yeiser

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The Victroia National golf course is in excellent condition. Members playing in the Victorian Cup/Men’s Member Guest were able to enjoy the course at it’s finest!

Sally Moore, Cindy Nevins, Susan Vonnell and Judy Graper

Patty McGowan and guests: Karen Dalton, Maggie Kennedy and Brenda Hilde

Mary Ruth Geny, Mary Frances Evers, Brigitte Landford and Marty Jordan

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We concluded the 2012 Victorian Cup – Men’s Member Guest on Saturday, June 2, with a full field of 64 teams! The 9-hole match play round-robin format always provides some excitement as the teams try to outlast their flight and qualify for the champions shootout. Eleven flight winners finally came to the front and convened at the 10th tee for the 4-hole alternate shot format shootout. Twenty-two players marched down the fairway with 40 spectator carts following the action. After eliminating four teams on the 10th hole and 3 on the 11th hole the final four teams were standing on the 17th tee. Gary Cooper / Drew Sandefur, Zach Hickson / Beecher Metzger, Bob Maisch / Doug Brownley and Chris Combs / Dave Carson all put it in play well off the tee.

Unfortunately, all 4 teams made bogey 5 and a chip-off was necessary from the front of the green. Zach Hickson and Beecher Metzger and Bob Maisch and Doug Brownley escaped the elimination and proceeded to the 18th tee. Bob Maisch and his partner Doug Brownley were able to navigate away from the water off the tee while Zach Hickson and Beecher Metzger just missed the fairway in the water by 5 feet. Bob Maisch and Doug Brownley were able to make a routine 5 to win the 2012 Victorian Cup Championship! Congratulations to them and all of the flight winners and runners-up below.

Bragger’s Cup Our annual “Bragger’s Cup” concluded on May 6 with the World team taking home the title. The competition saw 42 players compete over this two day “Ryder Cup” style event, and the World team was able to forge a 17-16 lead after the day one four-ball matches. Sunday action saw 20 individual matches take place and the overall result still in the balance. The World Team used a strong second day performance to outlast the Indiana Team and win their first Bragger’s Cup in four years. Congratulations and thank you to everyone who participated!

David von Hoffmann, PGAHead Golf Professional

Dear Members,

The golf season is well underway, and the course is in outstanding condition! Matt Weitz and his team have done a wonderful job this winter to upgrade the practice facility and the golf course. With the aerification being completed early in the spring this year the course should stay in excellent condition and be in prime shape for the inaugural PGA TOUR Nationwide United Leasing Championship at Victoria National.

With respect to our member event schedule the season is in full swing. We completed our “Nationwide Tour Sunday Experience” with

over 80 participants learning how the course will play for the professionals this summer. The Bragger’s Cup also saw a great field compete in the annual member favorite event.

Our instructional programs have been well received this year, as we look to improve and expand the instruction offerings at the club. Our Ladies Clinic Series, our Beginner’s Golf School, and our Short Game School were all very successful, and we continue our Junior Play Day’s and Camps on through July.

Professionally,David von Hoffmann, PGA

CHAMPIONSWORLD TEAM

Jim Webb, David Sciortino, Tim Gianikas, Bill Dinker, Jeff Wilson, David Brown, Ken Pruss, Ed Williams, Andy Williams, Grant Williams, Bob Maisch, Perry Ash, Mike Davis, Dan McCoy, Kirk Mitchell, Bill Weidman, Randy Stoll, Kyle Brinker, John Kavanaugh, Patrick Gottfried

INDIANA TEAMWard Peyronnin, JohnSchutz, Don Hallenberger, Troy Schrieber, John Reitz, Allen Hite, Brent Grafe, Pete DeSocio, John Cox, Dwayne Kappell, Mike Richardson, Tom Hite, Robbie Kent Jr., Roger Merryman, Zach Hickson, Doug Padgett, Bob Hartmayer, Dan Aiken, Ray Haase, John Moore, Brad Niemann, Marlon Jordan.

United Leasing Championship at Victoria National

Schedule of Events

Monday, June 25thProfessional Practice Rounds (All Day)

Open Qualifying Tournament at Quail Crossing Golf Club and Country Club of Old Vincennes

Tuesday, June 26thProfessional Practice Rounds (All Day)

Clinics with the PGA ProfessionalsAztar Pro-Am Party at Aztar Conference Center

Wednesday, June 27thPro-Am Morning Rounds (7 AM)

Pro-Am Afternoon Rounds (1:30PM)

Thursday, June 28thRound 1 Tournament Play (8AM - 6:30PM)

Friday, June 29thRound 2 Tournament Play (8AM – 6:30PM)

Saturday, June 30thRound 3 Tournament Play (10AM – 5:30PM)

Sunday, July 1stFinal Round (10AM – 5:30PM)

Award Ceremony & Trophy Presentation

Golf ChannelThursday, June 28 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Friday, June 29 10:30am - NoonSaturday, June 30 6:30pm-8:30pmSunday, July 1 6:30pm - 8:30pm

*All times subject to change.

Upcoming EventsJune 15 – Couples Golf 5:00pm

June 16-17 – Senior Club ChampionshipJuly 13 – Pro-Member-Guest

July 20 – Couples Golf 5:00pmJuly 20-21 – Interclub at Atlanta Athletic Club

July 29 – Family Golf TournamentAugust 17 – Couples Golf 5:00pm

August 24 – Men’s Guest Day – Tee-Times

Instructional EventsJune 5 – Ladies Clinic 10:00am

June 7 – Chip and Sip Clinic 5:15pmJune 9 – Beginner’s Golf School – 1-4pm

June 12-14 – Junior Clinic Series IJune 22 – 15-Minute Free Video Analysis

1 Ralph Hymer & Todd Vargo 29 ½2 Don McCabe & Harry McCabe 28

1 Peter Desocio & Hunter Gordon 31 ½2 Steve Warren & Mike Primavera 29

1 Alan Newman & Henry Brightwell 32 ½2 J.T. Davis & Casey Van Winkle 28 ½

1 Bob Maisch & Doug Brownley 33 ½2 Tim Taylor & Chuck Conkright 27 ½

1 Gary Cooper & Drew Sandefur 312 Henry Geny & Mark Barrett 29 ½

1 Lee Hoagland & Brian Hoagland 33 ½2 Kirk Mitchell & Mark Woodruff 28 ½

1 Zach Hickson & Beecher Metzger 312 Chris Bartnick & Andy Walker 26

1 Tim Holt & Tim Knecht 322 Brent Robbins & Ken McCullum 26

1 John Schutz & Tony Backert 342 Alan Bernard & Bill Conklin 30 ½

1 Chris Combs & Dave Carson 332 Josh Miller & Brandon Morgan 30

1 Ray Haase & Mike Hazelwood 352 George Stanley & Andrew Scruggs 27 ½

Bob Maisch and Doug Brownley 2012 Overall Champions

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Jeff Knock and Terry Oates Robert Hartmayer and Kevin Kerns

Chris Burton and Peter WeberHunter Gordon and Peter DesocioTim GianikasBarry Cox and Steve Magruder

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We concluded the 2012 Victorian Cup – Men’s Member Guest on Saturday, June 2, with a full field of 64 teams! The 9-hole match play round-robin format always provides some excitement as the teams try to outlast their flight and qualify for the champions shootout. Eleven flight winners finally came to the front and convened at the 10th tee for the 4-hole alternate shot format shootout. Twenty-two players marched down the fairway with 40 spectator carts following the action. After eliminating four teams on the 10th hole and 3 on the 11th hole the final four teams were standing on the 17th tee. Gary Cooper / Drew Sandefur, Zach Hickson / Beecher Metzger, Bob Maisch / Doug Brownley and Chris Combs / Dave Carson all put it in play well off the tee.

Unfortunately, all 4 teams made bogey 5 and a chip-off was necessary from the front of the green. Zach Hickson and Beecher Metzger and Bob Maisch and Doug Brownley escaped the elimination and proceeded to the 18th tee. Bob Maisch and his partner Doug Brownley were able to navigate away from the water off the tee while Zach Hickson and Beecher Metzger just missed the fairway in the water by 5 feet. Bob Maisch and Doug Brownley were able to make a routine 5 to win the 2012 Victorian Cup Championship! Congratulations to them and all of the flight winners and runners-up below.

Bragger’s Cup Our annual “Bragger’s Cup” concluded on May 6 with the World team taking home the title. The competition saw 42 players compete over this two day “Ryder Cup” style event, and the World team was able to forge a 17-16 lead after the day one four-ball matches. Sunday action saw 20 individual matches take place and the overall result still in the balance. The World Team used a strong second day performance to outlast the Indiana Team and win their first Bragger’s Cup in four years. Congratulations and thank you to everyone who participated!

David von Hoffmann, PGAHead Golf Professional

Dear Members,

The golf season is well underway, and the course is in outstanding condition! Matt Weitz and his team have done a wonderful job this winter to upgrade the practice facility and the golf course. With the aerification being completed early in the spring this year the course should stay in excellent condition and be in prime shape for the inaugural PGA TOUR Nationwide United Leasing Championship at Victoria National.

With respect to our member event schedule the season is in full swing. We completed our “Nationwide Tour Sunday Experience” with

over 80 participants learning how the course will play for the professionals this summer. The Bragger’s Cup also saw a great field compete in the annual member favorite event.

Our instructional programs have been well received this year, as we look to improve and expand the instruction offerings at the club. Our Ladies Clinic Series, our Beginner’s Golf School, and our Short Game School were all very successful, and we continue our Junior Play Day’s and Camps on through July.

Professionally,David von Hoffmann, PGA

CHAMPIONSWORLD TEAM

Jim Webb, David Sciortino, Tim Gianikas, Bill Dinker, Jeff Wilson, David Brown, Ken Pruss, Ed Williams, Andy Williams, Grant Williams, Bob Maisch, Perry Ash, Mike Davis, Dan McCoy, Kirk Mitchell, Bill Weidman, Randy Stoll, Kyle Brinker, John Kavanaugh, Patrick Gottfried

INDIANA TEAMWard Peyronnin, JohnSchutz, Don Hallenberger, Troy Schrieber, John Reitz, Allen Hite, Brent Grafe, Pete DeSocio, John Cox, Dwayne Kappell, Mike Richardson, Tom Hite, Robbie Kent Jr., Roger Merryman, Zach Hickson, Doug Padgett, Bob Hartmayer, Dan Aiken, Ray Haase, John Moore, Brad Niemann, Marlon Jordan.

United Leasing Championship at Victoria National

Schedule of Events

Monday, June 25thProfessional Practice Rounds (All Day)

Open Qualifying Tournament at Quail Crossing Golf Club and Country Club of Old Vincennes

Tuesday, June 26thProfessional Practice Rounds (All Day)

Clinics with the PGA ProfessionalsAztar Pro-Am Party at Aztar Conference Center

Wednesday, June 27thPro-Am Morning Rounds (7 AM)

Pro-Am Afternoon Rounds (1:30PM)

Thursday, June 28thRound 1 Tournament Play (8AM - 6:30PM)

Friday, June 29thRound 2 Tournament Play (8AM – 6:30PM)

Saturday, June 30thRound 3 Tournament Play (10AM – 5:30PM)

Sunday, July 1stFinal Round (10AM – 5:30PM)

Award Ceremony & Trophy Presentation

Golf ChannelThursday, June 28 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Friday, June 29 10:30am - NoonSaturday, June 30 6:30pm-8:30pmSunday, July 1 6:30pm - 8:30pm

*All times subject to change.

Upcoming EventsJune 15 – Couples Golf 5:00pm

June 16-17 – Senior Club ChampionshipJuly 13 – Pro-Member-Guest

July 20 – Couples Golf 5:00pmJuly 20-21 – Interclub at Atlanta Athletic Club

July 29 – Family Golf TournamentAugust 17 – Couples Golf 5:00pm

August 24 – Men’s Guest Day – Tee-Times

Instructional EventsJune 5 – Ladies Clinic 10:00am

June 7 – Chip and Sip Clinic 5:15pmJune 9 – Beginner’s Golf School – 1-4pm

June 12-14 – Junior Clinic Series IJune 22 – 15-Minute Free Video Analysis

1 Ralph Hymer & Todd Vargo 29 ½2 Don McCabe & Harry McCabe 28

1 Peter Desocio & Hunter Gordon 31 ½2 Steve Warren & Mike Primavera 29

1 Alan Newman & Henry Brightwell 32 ½2 J.T. Davis & Casey Van Winkle 28 ½

1 Bob Maisch & Doug Brownley 33 ½2 Tim Taylor & Chuck Conkright 27 ½

1 Gary Cooper & Drew Sandefur 312 Henry Geny & Mark Barrett 29 ½

1 Lee Hoagland & Brian Hoagland 33 ½2 Kirk Mitchell & Mark Woodruff 28 ½

1 Zach Hickson & Beecher Metzger 312 Chris Bartnick & Andy Walker 26

1 Tim Holt & Tim Knecht 322 Brent Robbins & Ken McCullum 26

1 John Schutz & Tony Backert 342 Alan Bernard & Bill Conklin 30 ½

1 Chris Combs & Dave Carson 332 Josh Miller & Brandon Morgan 30

1 Ray Haase & Mike Hazelwood 352 George Stanley & Andrew Scruggs 27 ½

Bob Maisch and Doug Brownley 2012 Overall Champions

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Chris Burton and Peter WeberHunter Gordon and Peter DesocioTim GianikasBarry Cox and Steve Magruder

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Greetings Everyone,

I hope this note finds you well. We are pleased to report after completion of the cottages, the feedback from the membership as well as guests has been overwhelmingly positive.

Year to date we have sold 15 of the 22 Founding Private Residence Club Memberships and feel strongly that the remaining seven will be sold by mid-June if not sooner. In addition, 95% of the cottage room nights available to the Founders have been reserved in advance, proof that the cottages are delivering real savings and value in addition to world class luxury. As with any business, and with

regard to the laws of supply and demand, as demand increases price will go up. This is why if you are considering joining the Private Residence Club, time is of the essence! If you or your company is interested in learning more about our Founding Membership Program, please give me a call. Once the Founder offering is sold-out, there will be no more opportunities to join at the introductory price.

Sincerely,Brian Stock 812.858.8230 ext. 228 • brian@victorianational.com

Ladies’ Guest DayForty-three ladies turned out for our spring Ladies’ Guest Day – “Ladies Night Out”. With a light lunch and some re-freshing rum smoothies the ladies took to the course for an afternoon of fun followed by dinner, cocktails and musical entertainment in the clubhouse. The golf professional staff had a few fun twists up their sleeve with a putting demonstration prior to play, a guessing game contest on the course, and a “Let’s Make a Deal” game show at dinner. In the 2 best ball scramble format we had some outstanding golf. Mary Ruth Geny and her guest Mary Frances Evers paired with Marty Jordan and her guest Brigitte Landford to win the gross division, while Patty McGowan and her guests Karen Dalton, Maggie Kennedy and Brenda Hilde took home the net division. Thank you to everyone who participated, and don’t forget the Ladies Member Guest this fall on October 11!

Brian Stock

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Golf MembersMr. and Mrs. Terry WalkerMr. and Mrs. Gene CrumeMr. and Mrs. Robert StergeMr. and Mrs. Tom SladeMr. and Mrs. Walter McCartyMr. and Mrs. Norm BafunnoMr. and Mrs. Thomas BurkhardtMr. and Mrs. Kyle MaxwellMr. and Mrs. Kyle BrinkerMr. and Mrs. Bill BurchMr. and Mrs. Jay KramerMr. and Mrs. Randy Braun

Mr. Clint KeownMr. and Mrs. Rick DauchMr. and Mrs. Robert KentMr. Derek Meinhart

Social MembersMr. and Mrs. Ray RyanMr. and Mrs. Jason GreeneMr. and Mrs. Marc JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Thomas BranchMr. and Mrs. Becky KashaMr. and Mrs. Steve JenningsDr. and Mrs. Michael TuanoMr. and Mrs. Joe Yeiser

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The Victroia National golf course is in excellent condition. Members playing in the Victorian Cup/Men’s Member Guest were able to enjoy the course at it’s finest!

Sally Moore, Cindy Nevins, Susan Vonnell and Judy Graper

Patty McGowan and guests: Karen Dalton, Maggie Kennedy and Brenda Hilde

Mary Ruth Geny, Mary Frances Evers, Brigitte Landford and Marty Jordan

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Sushi Saturday,Saturday, June 16 & 23

Couples GolfJune 15

Senior Club ChampionshipJune 16-17

Chuck GradyJune 23

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Chef’s TableWednesday, July 11

Pro-Member-GuestJuly 13

Tour of FranceThursday, July 19

Interclub at Atlanta Athletic Club

July 20-21

Summer Crawfish BoilFriday, July 27

Family Golf TournamentJuly 29

Second Annual Fishing Derby

August 10

Cavalier Beer TastingSaturday, August 11

Couples GolfAugust 17

Men’s Guest DayAugust 24

Did you know? According to Golf Digest, the golf course at Victoria National is ranked #1 in the State of Indiana and #35 in America

Victoria National Golf Club2000 Victoria National Boulevard

Newburgh, Indiana 47630

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It’s Almost Tournament Time!After nearly a year of planning, the United Leasing

Championship at Victoria National is only a few weeks away! Victoria National is buzzing in preparation for an estimated 15,000 enthusiasts expected to gather from June 25 – July 1 to take in seven spectacular days of golf.

Why Victoria National?Terry Friedman, late founder and original owner of

Victoria National, along with several other visionaries, dreamed of Victoria playing host to an event such as the United Leasing Championship. The dream becomes reality with the assistance of the Evansville Sports Corporation, guided by Tournament Director Becky Kasha, United Leasing, Inc. and Victoria National. United Leasing, Inc., owned by Ron Romain, a Victoria National member, has generously agreed to be the title sponsor of the Championship through 2014.

Rave ReviewsThe tournament’s field of

156 golfers will compete for a total purse of $550,000, with the winner’s share totaling $99,000. These players are in for a challenging champion-ship as discussed in April among four TOUR regulars who were in town for Media Day to promote the upcoming tournament. Craig Bowden, a 43 year old from nearby Bloom-

ington, tour rookie Hudson Swafford, a recent winner on the Nationwide Tour, B.J. Staten and Josh Broadaway gave Victoria National rave reviews. After tour rookie

Swafford played Victoria for the first time he stated “I’m probably going to pack a few extra golf balls. This course will challenge every aspect of your game.” Broad-away chimed in “I’d heard a lot about the golf course before I played it,” he said. “It’s all that and more, the best course we’ll play. We need more tournaments like this one.” Victoria National intends to deliver “all that and more” to the players, spectators, volunteers, vendors and guests this year and in the years to come. Let the tournament begin!

Introducing Our Team MembersJennifer Droege

Jennifer Droege grew up in Poseyville, IN. She went to Western Kentucky University and majored in Broadcasting with a minor in Marketing. Jennifer moved to Louisville and has worked as a Producer at WDRB-TV for four years. She is excited to be back in the area working at Victoria National. Jennifer has filled the new position of Cottage Concierge and will be diligently working to ensure our Cottage guests will be taken care of while on property. In her spare time, she loves watching the St. Louis Cardinals, spending time with family and friends, and planning her upcoming wedding.

Ashley Hutchinson Ashley grew up in Seymour, IN. She attended USI where she took Advertising and Marketing Courses. Ashley recently moved back from St. Louis, MO, where she was the General Manager of Complete Nutrition at West County Mall. Ashley loves many sports, and has recently

taken up golf. Be sure to stop by the Golf Shop and meet Ashley, so you can give her some tips and tricks to improve her game. While you are in the Golf Shop, take a look at the new NIKE and Donald Ross merchandise.

Derek Herrmann Derek was born and raised

in Evansville. He graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management with a minor in Business Management. He brings experience from all across the country, including such places as: Chicago, Las Vegas, San Francisco, and Mackinac

Island. Most recently, he helped open the Ford Center in Evansville as a Suites Supervisor. Derek enjoys staying active through running, swimming, and volleyball and looks forward to adding golf to his list of hobbies. Derek is excited to start meeting and servicing the Members of Victoria National.

Ashley HutchinsonBuyer / Merchandise

Coordinator

Jennifer DroegeCottage Concierge

Derek HerrmannGuest Services Manager

United Leasing Championship at Victoria National Local Economic Impact

• 156 Nationwide Tour pros, their caddies and families, the PGA TOUR officials, the Golf Channel crew and other out of town guests will arrive in the area in June.

• The economic impact on the tri-state area is projected to be $5 to $6 million.

• Visitors will reserve an estimated 1,867 hotel room nights, dine and shop locally and visit many area attractions.

• The Golf Channel will feature vignettes showcasing the tri-state as a unique destination experience.

• Over 90 nonprofits will sell tournament tickets and retain 100% of the net proceeds thanks to the Golf Gives Back Program sponsored by Old National Bank.

• Youth First, an organization working to strengthen local youth and families by promoting healthy behaviors and maximizing student success is the primary beneficiary of the tournament ticket proceeds.

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Nationwide Tour by the Numbers:

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• The Nationwide Tour is in its 23rd season.

• Nationwide is part of the PGA TOUR family, along with the Champions Tour.

• 74% of the PGA TOUR players are alumni of the Nationwide Tour.

• Bubba Watson, Jim Furyk, Ernie Els, David Toms, Tom Lehman and Zach Johnson sharpened their skills on the Nationwide Tour.

• The top 25 Nationwide Tour players earn PGA TOUR cards, making Nationwide the official proving grounds for future PGA TOUR Champions.

Bill Calfee, Ron Romain, Jeff Overton, George Doyle and Bob Jones

Josh Broadaway, Craig Bowden, Amy Romain Barron, Ron Romain, B.J. Staten, Hudson Swafford