Bay Area golf courses are magnets for traveling golfers, many of whom are of high net worth and go the distance to make their experiences as luxe as possible.
A key component to luxe is efficiency, and there is an increasing use of private planes to get to the first tee, hassle-free and on time.
The leader in the private aviation space is Magellan Jets, and its commitment to golf is huge.
The latest company move is its recent partnership with Claude Harmon III, one of the worldâs most renowned golf instructors who needs to be on the lesson tee, so to speak, on time.
Assuming the title of Head Golf Professional for Magellan Jets, Harmon III will host unique golf experiences (golf lessons included) and develop playing-tips content exclusive to the companyâs Private Clients, display the Magellan Jets logo on his golf shirt and be featured in marketing campaigns.
Harmon III has flown privately with Magellan Jets which is the foundation of the partnership.
âWhen I fly domestically and overseas to help Tour players and others improve their games, itâs essential my private air travel is seamlessly managed,â said Harmon III. âMagellanâs reliability, comfort and safety-first orientation gives me peace of mind, as does its access to a wide range of planes where and when theyâre needed, even last minute.â
âMagellan Jets is well known for personalizing journeys, and thatâs what Claude and our Private Clients love,â said Joshua Marc Hebert, Founder and CEO of Magellan Jets. âHis brand ambassadorship is authentic, and we share the belief of going the extra mile for our respective Clients.â
Winners of nine majors and 66 professional titles, including Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Bubba Watson, Rickie Fowler, Ernie Els, Adam Scott, Darren Clarke and Trevor Immelman, have over the years been Harmon III students. His blend of new-age and traditional teaching methodologies promote repeatable swings and precise course management for elite, intermediate and novice players.
Harmon III is the son of Butch Harmon and grandson of Claude Harmon, both dominant instructors of their generations. Ranked No. 5 among Golf Digest‘s 2024-2025 Best Teachers in America and a perennial GOLF Magazine Top 100 Instructor, he is based at The Floridian in South, Florida, regularly contributes to Sky Sports Golf and hosts the popular Son of a Butch podcast.
The addition of Harmon III follows Magellan Jetsâ recent selection as the âOfficial Private Aviation Providerâ of 4Aces Golf Club, captained by two-time major champion Dustin Johnson, on the LIV Golf League. Many professional golfers on major Tours worldwide have purchased Magellan Jetsâ Jet Cards and flown Charter with the company.