Sentient Named Official Private Jet Partner of the Gary Player Group
WEYMOUTH, Mass. – December 12, 2007 – Sentient Jet Membership, the leading provider of private jet membership, announced today an official partnership with the Gary Player Group. Gary Player, the World’s Most Traveled AthleteTM, will use Sentient for his private travel needs, and Sentient and the Gary Player Group will also work together on a number of initiatives benefiting both companies.
"Sentient Jet Membership and Gary Player both share a passion for excellence," said Steven Hankin, chief executive officer of Sentient Flight Group. "We live by our creed of ‘every trip matters’, and we are committed to providing exceptional levels of service and flexibility. We are thrilled that Gary Player has chosen us as a partner."
"Travel makes my professional and personal pursuits possible," said Gary Player. "I’ve been flying through Sentient for some time now, and they have truly delivered on their promise of flexibility and service. I am very pleased to be able to continue to work together through this association."
Gary Player is the most successful international golfer of all time and one of only five men to win the Grand Slam of golf. His distinguished career includes 163 worldwide victories, with nine major championships on the PGA TOUR and nine Champions Tour majors. Through the partnership, Sentient and Gary Player Group will work together on a range of events and promotions in support of their respective business endeavors.
With the addition of The Player Group, Sentient continues to enhance its affiliations and relationships with world-class golf properties and organizations. Sentient Jet Membership is also the Official Private Jet Provider of the PGA TOUR and Champions Tour, Pebble Beach Resorts, David Leadbetter Golf Academy and Hot Stix Golf.
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About Sentient Jet
Sentient Jet, Inc. is the largest and most recognized private jet membership brand in the country. With more than 3,000 active Members, the Sentient Jet Membership Program offers superior levels of service and flexibility. Members enjoy premium executive class aircraft service with a guaranteed response time anywhere in the United States in as little as 10 hours. The Program features guaranteed availability as well as both one-way and round-trip pricing at fixed hourly rates. Sentient’s TravelCard Membership requires only an initial deposit. This is not a fee and there is no capital risk or long-term commitment. Members pay only for the trips that they take and the funds on deposit are fully refundable at any time. More information is available at www.sentient.com.
Sentient Jet Membership is a jet membership program of Sentient Jet, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sentient Jet Holdings, LLC. All flights are operated by FAR Part 135 air carriers ("Operators"), who shall maintain full Operational Control of charter flights at all times. Operators providing service for Sentient Jet Membership must meet both FAA safety requirements and additional standards established by Sentient Jet, Inc. Some flights will be operated by Sentient Flight Group, LLC or by one of the wholly-owned subsidiaries of Sentient Jet Holdings, LLC, each as an individual FAR Part 135 air carrier with full Operational Control of their respective charter flights and each operating in full compliance with all FAA requirements and Sentient Jet, Inc. standards.
About the Gary Player Group
Black Knight International, the global holding company for all divisions of the Gary Player Group, maintains a strong presence in North and South America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Gary Player’s penchant for wearing black attire on the golf course, coupled with his competitive style of play and courteous demeanor, earned him the name, "The Black Knight." The recognizable Black Knight logo identifies all the companies of the Gary Player Group, including the Gary Player®, Player® and Black Knight® brands.
The Gary Player Group provides a range of services and products that reflect a superior quality and commitment to excellence. The various companies under the group umbrella include Gary Player Design, which has more than 250 championship courses worldwide to its credit; Gary Player Enterprises, whose focuses include luxury goods, apparel, event management and promoting Mr. Player as an ambassador for global companies; Player Real Estate which is committed to designing custom homes within residential experiences associated with Gary Player-designed golf courses; the Gary Player Academies offering exceptional golf instruction through the World of Golf performance centers; and The Player Foundation, which executes global charitable efforts in support of underprivileged children. www.garyplayer.com.
Contact:
Elizabeth Fluke
Sloane & Company
212.486.9500
efluke@sloanepr.com
Gida Aden
Black Knight International
561.624.0300
gida@garyplayer.com
