THE KOREA SOCIETY

is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) organization with individual and corporate members that is dedicated solely to the promotion of greater awareness, understanding, and cooperation between the people of the United States and Korea. Learn more about us here.

33RD ANNUAL VAN FLEET MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Korea Society held its 33rd Annual Van Fleet Memorial Golf Tournament at the Baltusrol Golf Club on May 20.

We had a gorgeous day. Everyone enjoyed the lower course at Baltusrol Golf Club, as challenging as it was. It was also wonderful to see many friends and supporters of the US - Korea relationship who have contributed greatly to the Society’s mission of promoting greater awareness, understanding, and cooperation between the people of the United States and Korea.

This year, Mr. Drew Pohalski, Director of Golf at Nassau Country Club, received the Medalist Low Gross Van Fleet Memorial Award.

Other awardees include:
Mr. Casey Ceman (Low Gross 2nd Place Van Fleet Memorial Award)
Mr. David Maher (Low Gross 3rd Place Van Fleet Memorial Award)
Mr. Sang Soo Son (Low Net First Place Individual)
Ms. Sarah Meyers (Longest Drive Female)
Mr. Bobby Monahan (Longest Drive Male)
Mr. Byoung Hoon Lee (Closest to the Pin)
Mr. Michael Woods, Mr. Chris Jung, Mr. Chulho Huh, Mr. Drew Pohalski (Low Gross First Place Team)
Mr. David Maher, Mr. Sean Sullivan, Mr. Roger Czuchra, Mr. Steven Tishman (Low Net First Place Time)
The winner of the online raffle goes to Mr. Todd White.

All of the staff at the Korea Society deeply appreciate our tournament sponsors and in-kind donors for their generous support to the mission of the Korea Society. We look forward to seeing all of you at our 2025 golf tournament!


Schedule of Events

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

  9:30 AM   Registration / Brunch / Open Driving Range
  10:00 AM - 11:30 AM   LPGA Lesson Zone:
Complimentary Golf Skill Clinic Hosted by
LPGA Class A Instructors
  12:30 PM   Shotgun Tee Off
  5:00 PM    Cocktail Reception
  6:00 PM - 8:30 PM   Dinner / Awards Ceremony & Silent Auction
 
 

Please note that this is a walking course. Cart is available only for medical usage. 


TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE

 

TOURNAMENT CO-CHAIRS

Gene Yoon
Chairman of the Board
FILA Holdings Corp. &  Acushnet Holdings Corp.

 

Michael Woods
President & Managing Member
Woods Capital, LLC


SPONSORS

 

PLATINUM SPONSORS



FILA & Acushnet Company

 

 

GOLD SPONSOR

 
Woods Capital
 

 

 

SILVER SPONSORS

 
Citi
 
 
LPGA
 

HOLE IN ONE SPONSOR




Genesis Motor America




TEE BOX SPONSORS

 
Golfzon
 
 
RFR
 

IN-KIND DONORS

 

 
Acushnet Company
 
 
Beverage Lovers Warehouse
 
 
Corning
 
korean.air
 
Delta Korean Air
 
 
FILA
 
 
FIVE IRON GOLF
 
 
FOX NEWS
 
 
Glow Recipe
 
 
Golfzon
 
 
Haerfest
 
 
Hana Makgeoli
 
 
Kim’C Market
 
 
KMS Imports
 
 
The Kunjip
 
 
LG Electronics USA
 
 
Lie Sangbong
 
 
Loi Estiatorio
 
 
Lotte New York Palace
 
 
LPGA
 
 
SOOL
 

Michael Woods

 

 
Millbrook Vineyards & Winery
 
 
Mrs. Bakewell's
 
 
Nassau Country Club
 
 
New Wonjo
 
 
noreetuh
 
 
Ongi
 
 
Pave
 
 
The Plaza
 
 
Prouna
 
 
Red Poke
 
 
Samsung Electronics America
 
 
Sulwhasoo
 
 
VESTA Chocolate
 
 
Yoon Haeundae Galbi
 
 
Yuna Yang

SPONSOR LEVELS

 

SPONSOR LEVELS

GOLD SPONSOR: $22,000
• Two foursomes (8 golfers)
• Two additional invitations to the cocktail reception and dinner
• Reserved table at dinner & award ceremony
• Full-page acknowledgement in the tournament program
• Recognition from the podium during the dinner ceremony
• Two tee signs of company logo placed at the agreed upon tee box
• Company logo recognition on the event display board, website, tournament program, promotional emails, social media, and other print publications

SILVER SPONSOR: $12,000
• One foursome (4 golfers)
• Full-page acknowledgement in the tournament program
• Recognition from the podium during the dinner ceremony
• One tee sign of company logo placed at the agreed upon tee box
• Company logo recognition on the event display board, website, tournament program, promotional emails, social media, and other print publications

CADDIE BIB SPONSOR: $10,000
• Company logo placed on caddie bibs (either front or back)
• Maximum of two sponsors
• Complimentary invitation for two golfers
• Half-page acknowledgement in the tournament program
• Company logo recognition on the event display board, website, tournament program, promotional emails, social media, and other print publications

TEE BOX SPONSOR: $1,500 per Tee
• Tee signs will be placed in one of the 18 holes on the golf course
• Company logo recognition on the event display board, website, and tournament program

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Full-page in the tournament program book - $5,000 (including complimentary invitation for one golfer)
Half-page in the tournament program book - $2,500

IN-KIND DONATION IS ALSO WELCOME
In-kind donors will be acknowledged on the event display board, website, and tournament program


Please confirm all corporate sponsorships by May 3 in order to be properly acknowledged in the programs and signs. (Caddie Bib Sponsorship to be confirmed by April 26).


TOURNAMENT FEES

 

TOURNAMENT FEES

FOURSOME: $6,200 for Four Golfers
TWOSOME: $3,350 for Two Golfers
SINGLE: $1,800 per Golfer

• Green fees and complimentary range balls
• Caddie fees
• Use of locker room facilities
• Brunch
• Beverages on the course
• Cocktail reception after golf
• Dinner - awards ceremony & silent auction

COCKTAIL RECEPTION & DINNER-ONLY GUEST: $650 per Person

RSVPs for individual golfers must be received via email or phone by May 10, including payment information. The tournament fee will not be refunded after May 10. Once we reach maximum capacity, we may not be able to accommodate additional RSVPs although it is submitted before the deadline.

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