Victoria National is a private golf club in Newburgh, Indiana, designed by Tom Fazio. Victoria National became the sixth club to join Dormie Network when it was acquired in 2018. The course spans 418 acres of reclaimed coal mine landscape and holds over 500 million gallons of water. The club is recognized by Golf Digest as the No. 1 course in Indiana and a top 100 course in America.
Victoria National is an ideal destination for building relationships, whether through group golf trips, business retreats, or family leisure travel. Onsite amenities include onsite cottage lodging, smokehouse-inspired cuisine, a boutique golf shop, and a concierge team to coordinate logistics and trip planning. As part of Dormie Network membership, access to the club and its amenities is reserved for members and their invited guests.
A Top 100 by Tom Fazio
The golf course at Victoria National is an 18-hole inland links-style layout designed by Tom Fazio. Visually stunning and fiercely challenging, the course features water on 17 of its 18 holes, earning it a spot among Golf Digest’s most challenging courses in America. The crown jewel of the layout is its final five-hole stretch, known as "The Gauntlet." This closing sequence presents one of the most formidable and breathtaking tests in all of golf. Onsite golf amenities also include a driving range, two putting greens, and a head golf professional.
To preserve the private club experience, tee times at Victoria National are spaced at generous 15-minute intervals. This minimizes course traffic and ensures pristine course conditions year-round. The tradition of caddies remains an essential part of the Victoria National experience, with caddie and forecaddie services providing valuable course knowledge, strategic guidance, and personalized support throughout each round.
Course Details
Architect: Tom Fazio
Year built: 1998
Year acquired by Dormie Network: 2018
Style: Inland links
Tees, fairways, and greens: Bentgrass
Specs: 18-hole course with a par of 72, length of 7,209 yards, rating of 77, and slope of 152
Recent Rankings and Accolades
#59 Best Modern Course in the U.S. (Golfweek, 2026)
#1 Best Private Course in Indiana (Golfweek, 2025)
#1 Best Course in Indiana (Golf Digest, 2025)
#60 Greatest Courses in America (Golf Digest, 2025)
Course Tour
The Clubhouse at Victoria National
Dormie Network has announced plans for a new clubhouse at Victoria National—further elevating the member experience at the No. 1-ranked course in the state. The new two-level clubhouse will span approximately 28,000 square feet and will be built on the site of the existing clubhouse. Thoughtfully designed to enhance both arrival and flow throughout the day, the completely reimagined clubhouse will introduce expanded spaces for gathering, dining, and relaxation. Spaces will include a primary dining room, private meeting and dining room, Café Vic, an Owner’s Lounge, outdoor deck, and locker rooms. The clubhouse architecture will embrace a cohesive aesthetic inspired by the regional landscape and the site’s coal mining heritage.
Club operations will continue as usual throughout the 2026 season. Once the season concludes, demolition of the existing clubhouse will begin, making way for the new facility. Victoria National will be open during construction of the new clubhouse in 2027, with operations relocated to cottages five and six. Construction is expected to be completed by early 2028, in time for the season.
An Upscale Cottage Retreat
Lodging at Victoria National combines upscale comfort with warm hospitality across 15 private onsite cottages. Accommodating up to 68 guests across 60 bedrooms, options include 10 Dormie Cottages and five Premier Cottages—two of which feature attached accommodation wings offering four bedrooms with two queen beds each.
During construction of the new clubhouse in 2027, available lodging capacity will temporarily adjust to 44 bedrooms, while members and their guests continue to enjoy the same top golf experience that defines Victoria National.
Situated just steps from the course and a quick golf cart ride to the clubhouse, cottages offer effortless access throughout your stay. Amenities and entertainment features vary by cottage type, allowing members to select the cottage that best suits their trip. All cottage units include private master suites with en-suite bathrooms, common seating areas, and wet bars. The spacious layouts provide flexible settings for small meetings, private dinners, and casual gatherings after a day on the course. Guest services are managed onsite by a dedicated hospitality team.
American Smokehouse Cuisine
Casually elegant and unpretentious, the culinary program at Victoria National highlights true Midwestern American cuisine, led by the club's executive chef. Menus evolve with the seasons, spotlighting locally sourced ingredients and deeply rooted regional flavors, with a special focus on barbecue and smoked meats that showcase Midwest and Southern influences. Guests can further personalize their experience with custom dining options like a private dinner delivered to the cottage, specialty cocktails, or guided bourbon tastings.
During construction of the new clubhouse, the dining room will temporarily transition to cottages five and six. While seating will be more limited, members and their guests can enjoy private, family-style meals delivered directly to their cottage—creating an intimate setting to gather, connect, and unwind.
The Turtle Shack, the on-course comfort station, offers food and beverage options to suit every taste—frozen treats, cold beverages, grab-and-go snacks, and a grill serving made-to-order items throughout the day. Café Vic, on the lower level of the clubhouse, is also a great spot to grab a meal, snack, or beverage mid-round.
Sample Three-Day, Two-Night Victoria National Trip Itinerary
Most members spend three days and two nights at Victoria National, playing multiple rounds while enjoying onsite lodging, chef-prepared meals, and evening activities.
Day 1
11 a.m. - Concierge-arranged pick-up at Evansville Regional Airport or United Companies Air Center
11:30 a.m. - To-go lunch from the Café Vic
Noon - Practice on driving range and/or putting green
12:30 p.m. - Tee time with a forecaddie
4 p.m. - Appetizers arrive at the cottage while you refresh for dinner
6 p.m. - Piedmontese steak dinner in the cottage
8 p.m. - Cocktails at the fire pit
Day 2
8 a.m. - Breakfast in clubhouse or delivered to cottage
8:45 a.m. - Shop the latest equipment and apparel in the Golf Shop
9 a.m. - Bloody marys arrive while you practice on driving range and/or putting green
9:30 a.m. - Tee time with walking caddies
Noon - Lunch at the Turn
2:30 p.m. - Group clinic, extra 9, or full 18
5 p.m. - Freshen up in cottage
6 p.m. - Private bourbon tasting and dinner in the Bridges Room
Day 3
7:30 a.m. - Breakfast in clubhouse or delivered to cottage
8 a.m. - Tee time with Forecaddie
Noon - Lunch on the deck overlooking the 18th
Consider adding one or more activities to your trip:
Private putting green located next to cottage 13
Target practice and long drive games at the practice facility
Cocktails in the clubhouse or at cottage fire pit
Cornhole, Shut the Box, or poker
Wine tasting in the Bridges Room or by your cottage fire pit
Club Contact
812.858.8230
brad-wilson@victorianational.com
2000 Victoria National Boulevard
Newburgh, Indiana 47630
Looking to play Victoria National? As a private club, the experience is exclusive to Dormie Network members. Request an invitation to join.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Victoria National
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No. Victoria National is a private club available exclusively to Dormie Network members and their guests. Guests must be invited by a member.
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Victoria National is located at 2000 Victoria National Boulevard, Newburgh, Indiana, just outside Evansville in the peaceful countryside of Southern Indiana. Ideally positioned in the Midwest, the club is under a three-hour drive from major metropolitan hubs like Nashville, Indianapolis, St. Louis, and Louisville. This intentional geographic seclusion delivers an "off-grid" retreat away from urban noise while maintaining effortless access to regional travel infrastructure.
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You can travel to Victoria National via three airports depending on whether you are flying via private aviation or commercial carriers. Dormie Network offers sprinter van transportation to and from the airport.
EVV Evansville Regional Airport (15 miles)
United Companies Air Center FBO (15 miles)
SDF Louisville International Airport (120 miles)
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While Victoria National offers a complete, self-contained oasis, the surrounding area hosts notable sights and annual events.
Nut Club Fall Festival
Tropicana Casino – Evansville
Indy 500
Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Bourbon Trail
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