Leading Destination Club Represented by Celebrity Athletes Feherty, Steve Young
(FORT COLLINS, COLORADO) – OCTOBER 23, 2006 – Popular CBS Sports personality and former European Ryder Cup player David Feherty joins Private Escapes Destination Clubs as its newest member and spokesperson for the clubs unparalleled golf destinations. Feherty joins fellow member and celebrity Steve Young, Hall of Fame NFL Quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, as the clubs key spokespeople. Private Escapes, the leading destination club that offers three smart, luxury travel experiences: Private Escapes Premiere, Private Escapes Platinum and Private Escapes Pinnacle has experienced success and steady growth since the companys inception in 2004.
“As one of the most traveled golf celebrities in the world, David Fehertys endorsement of Private Escapes golf properties is quite simple—these residences and their locations are the best of the best for avid golfers,” said Private Escapes President and CEO Richard Keith. “Were pleased to partner with someone who shares our philosophy of enjoying life through travel, adventure and family.”
Feherty turned professional at the young age of 17 and enjoyed a successful golf career with 10 victories worldwide and more than $3 million in prize money. A regular on the European tour with wins at the Italian, Scottish, BMW, Cannes and Madrid Opens; South Africa PGA; and the ICI International; he also captained the winning Irish team in the 1990 Alfred Dunhill Cup and played on the European Ryder Cup Team in 1991. Six years later, Feherty retired from professional golf to become a golf commentator for CBS Sports, where hes widely-regarded for his quick wit and colorful personality, and is a popular columnist for Golf Magazine and Golfonline.com.
“Travel cant get any better or easier than Private Escapes,” said Feherty. “The choice to join was a no brainer, especially after reviewing the impressive roster of worldwide destinations. I lend my name only to products and services I fully stand behind, and the track record of the clubs and its founders is impressive, as is their vision for the future. The value of this membership will be enjoyed not only by my wife and five children, but I get to show these amazing residences off to all of my colleagues—at least the ones I like!”
Private Escapes key golf destinations include top rated resorts and courses in such locations as The Sagamore Club in Lake George, New York; La Quinta Resort & Spa and La Costa Resort & Spa in Southern California; Cabo Del Sol and The One & Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, Mexico; The Abaco Club at Winding Bay in the Bahamas; The Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, Georgia; The Currituck Club in Outer Banks, North Carolina; and several more.
About Private Escapes Destination Clubs
Incorporated in October 2003, Private Escapes Destination Clubs includes independently owned and operated affiliates Private Escapes Premiere, Private Escapes Platinum and Private Escapes Pinnacle. Based in Fort Collins, Colorado, each club will ultimately own up to 70 properties in 25 destinations worldwide, and plans to cap membership at 400 each. A 2005 study conducted by independent, third party research firm PeopleMetrics identified overall member satisfaction for Private Escapes Destination Clubs as “world class”, citing 96 percent ratings in the categories of satisfaction, advocacy and retention. For more information on Private Escapes Destination Clubs, contact 866.536.4700 or visit www.privateescapes.com. For media inquires, please contact Aubrey Cornelius at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 303.333.1402.
