Staff WriterIn the ever-competitive world of luxury fairways and first-class skies, Magellan Jets has once again flown to the top of the leaderboard. The private aviation company has officially closed out the core golf season with the unofficial but widely accepted title of “King of Private Golf Travel” — a moniker earned the old-fashioned way: by delivering elite, seamless journeys to the game’s biggest tournaments and most hallowed courses.
The nickname isn’t some marketing gimmick. It’s whispered in locker rooms, tossed around golf grills, and muttered approvingly on private tarmacs across the world. And it’s easy to see why.
From the first major of 2025 at Augusta to last week’s Ryder Cup on Long Island, Magellan Jets was everywhere. Roughly 10% of the player field flew into and out of Augusta, Georgia on their jets back in April.
Later in the summer, the company dominated the skies around the U.S. Open and The Open Championship, managing flight paths near Pittsburgh and Northern Ireland like a well-oiled Tour operation.
According to Front Office Sports, flight operations in the tri-state area surged 19% during the Ryder Cup compared to the same time last year — thanks in large part to the USA vs Europe showdown.
More Than Just the Pros
And Magellan Jets isn’t just for Golf’s Tour stars. Recreational golfers with a taste for the finer things have been tapping into the company’s services for nearly two decades.
Their aircraft routinely touch down near bucket-list destinations like Bandon Dunes, Kiawah Island, Pebble Beach, Pinehurst, St. Andrews and Whistling Straits, as well as exclusive private clubs including Ballybunion, Cypress Point, Pine Valley, Seminole and Shinnecock Hills.
Every trip starts with a Magellan Jets Private Aviation Golf Advisor — essentially a personal caddie for the skies. Whether it’s selecting the ideal aircraft (from nimble light jets to transoceanic heavyweights) or crafting itineraries that combine championship golf with five-star lodgings, ground transfers, dining and cultural diversions, nothing is left to chance. The company even kits out aircraft interiors with golf-themed touches to get the mood just right before the first tee shot.
“Be it memorable rounds on a family vacation, buddy trip or for business entertainment, our golf concierges have your curated golf experiences of a lifetime covered end to end,” said Josh Lesnick, Chief Commercial Officer of Magellan Jets. “This follows our broader ‘every journey is personal’ ethos around travelling in style and going the extra mile to make trips hassle-free and ultra-special.”
Weekend Jaunts to Weeklong Extravaganzas
Packages vary from short-haul weekend escapes to sprawling week-long expeditions spanning multiple regions and oceans. Groups of friends, families and business associates frequently share costs, making the luxury surprisingly accessible for those used to high-end hospitality.
The “King” crown doesn’t just rest on golfers’ heads either. NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL and MLS stars, as well as entertainers, executives, government officials and high-net-worth families, all rely on Magellan Jets for the kind of discreet, polished travel experience that commercial airlines can’t hope to match.
Recognised at the Top
This year, the company was named “Best Private Jet Charter 2024” by Modern Luxury and once again landed on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Companies — honours that cement its place as the go-to operator for personalised Private Client journeys.
For Magellan Jets, the formula is simple: combine the exclusivity of private aviation with the traditions and camaraderie of golf, and you’ve got a service that doesn’t just move people — it elevates the entire experience.
