The PGA TOUR and United Leasing & Finance announced a three-year extension of the Web.com Tour’s United Leasing & Finance Championship, contested annually at Victoria National Golf Club in Newburgh, IN. The new agreement takes place in 2017 and runs through 2019.

“In five short years, the United Leasing & Finance Championship has become one of our most prestigious events, with a wonderful title sponsor, a demanding golf course and an exuberant fan base to create a memorable week of golf,” said Web.com Tour President Bill Calfee. “Today’s announcement will further solidify the tournament footprint as we continue to work towards a strong community impact in the greater Evansville area.”

“United Leasing & Finance is excited to announce the on-going partnership with the PGA TOUR. As one of the most anticipated stops on the Web.com Tour schedule, the success from the past five years is directly associated with our strong base of community leaders and dedicated volunteers,” said Ron Romain, president and CEO of United Leasing & Finance. “The financial impact and international exposure the United Leasing & Finance Championship brings to our southern Indiana region is noteworthy. In addition, we are proud to be associated with the charitable component the tournament also provides our local non-profits.”

As part of the PGA TOUR’s overall commitment to charity, the United Leasing & Finance Championship has raised more than $870,000 for local charities over the past five years, including a $270,000 effort at this year’s event, which was split up amongst several area non-profit groups. This year’s leading beneficiary was Deaconess Riley, a partnership between Deaconess Hospital and Riley Hospital for Children in nearby Indianapolis.

“This event receives tremendous community support, and today’s announcement allows us to continue to grow that in the coming years,” said Tournament Director Patrick Nichol. “Through our charitable outreach, we are able to leave a positive lasting impression in the greater Evansville area long after tournament week at Victoria National.”

The 2017 United Leasing & Finance Championship will be contested the week of April 17-23, with a field of 156 players competing for a $600,000 purse. All four rounds will be televised on Golf Channel.

Founded in 1964, United Leasing & Finance is a broad-based leasing and finance company and a division of United Companies (UC) a privately owned corporation headquartered in Evansville, IN. In addition to United Leasing & Finance, UC is also comprised of Professional Transportation and the Romain Automotive Group.