This year, The Korea Society returned to the renowned Baltusrol Golf Club to host the 35th Annual Van Fleet Memorial Golf Tournament on May 18, 2026.
We were delighted to welcome our sponsors, members, and friends for a lovely day of golf, networking, and competition. Throughout the tournament, participants enjoyed a beautiful day on the course while reconnecting with colleagues and strengthening ties within the Korea–U.S. community.
With thanks to our generous sponsors, in-kind donors, and partnership with the Korea Finance Society, we enjoyed a special celebration of the 35th anniversary of this longstanding tradition.
This year, Mr. Drew Pohalski received the Medalist Low Gross Van Fleet Memorial Award.
Congratulations to our full list of awardees below!
• Mr. Drew Pohalski (Medalist Low Gross Van Fleet Memorial Award)
• Mr. Michael Breed (Low Gross 2nd Place Van Fleet Memorial Award)
• Mr. Paul Kwaki (Low Gross 3rd Place Van Fleet Memorial Award)
• Mr. Jinho Lee (Low Net First Place Individual)
• Ms. Hyun Jung Je (Longest Drive Female)
• Mr. Sam Kang (Longest Drive Male)
• Ms. Carli Smith (Closest to the Pin Female)
• Mr. Drew Pohalski (Closest to the Pin Male)
• Mr. Scott Paris, Mr. Michael Breed, Ms. Mary Lou Bohn, Mr. Jay Hill (Low Gross Team)
• Mr. Jinho Lee, Ms. Haelim Shin, Mr. Seung Shik Lee, Mr. Seong Yong Yoon (Low Net First Place Team)
• Mr. Jon Ferency (Most Honest Golfer)
A special highlight of the day was our collaboration with the Mental Performance Golf Academy (MPGA), who hosted morning clinic sessions for guests to sharpen their skills with golf professionals.
We were also honored to welcome MPGA Founder, Dr. Mat Park, as the guest speaker for an evening Fireside Chat on Golf, Life, and the Pursuit of Happiness, moderated by The Korea Society President & CEO Dr. Abe Kim.
Check out a few photos capturing this special event in the below. Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s tournament such a success, and we look forward to welcoming you again next year.
| This year’s event is proudly presented in partnership with the Korea Finance Society. |  |
TOURNAMENT CO-CHAIRS
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Gene Yoon |
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
| 9:30 AM | Registration / Brunch / Open Driving Range | |
| 11:30 AM | Shotgun Tee Off | |
| 4:30 PM | Cocktail Reception | |
| 5:30 PM | Dinner, Awards Ceremony & Silent Auction | |
Please note that this is a walking course. Cart is available only for medical usage.
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SPONSOR LEVELS
GOLD SPONSOR: $25,000
• Two foursomes (8 golfers)
• Four 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: $15,000
• One foursome (4 golfers)
• Two additional invitations to the cocktail reception and dinner
• 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 1 in order to be properly acknowledged in the programs and signs (Caddie Bib Sponsorship to be confirmed by April 23).
TOURNAMENT FEES
FOURSOME: $7,500 for Four Golfers
TWOSOME: $4,000 for Two Golfers
SINGLE: $2,100 per Golfer
• Green fees and complimentary range balls
• Caddie fees
• Use of locker room facilities
• Brunch
• Beverages & refreshments on the course
• Cocktail reception after golf
• Dinner – awards ceremony & silent auction
• Complimentary goodie bag
COCKTAIL RECEPTION & DINNER-ONLY GUEST: $700 per Person
RSVPs for individual golfers must be received via email or phone by May 8, 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.
Contact Jamie Joo for any inquiries or to register.
