Press Release

Issued by Wheels Up.

November 23, 2018

Wheels Up, the revolutionary member-based private aviation company, and Turner Ignite Sports today announced a marketing partnership as part of Capital One's The Match: Tiger vs. Phil, the blockbuster pay-per-view event featuring the iconic Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. Capital One's The Match: Tiger vs. Phil will take place today, Friday, November 23, with Turner Sports' live coverage beginning at 11 a.m. PST / 2 p.m. ET.

As part of the partnership, Wheels Up will serve as the official private aviation partner of the high-stakes $9 million match play competition.

"It's an honour to be part of this historic event with golf legends Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson," said Kenny Dichter, founder and CEO of Wheels Up. "Partnering with Turner Sports on this leading-edge programming is a natural fit for us."

"We have witnessed unprecedented interest for this once-in-a-lifetime event, evident by the support we have from our outstanding partners like Wheels Up, the preeminent trusted service in private aviation," said Will Funk, executive vice president of property marketing and corporate partnerships for Turner Sports.

Turner Sports is producing all live event coverage while also serving as the exclusive sales and sponsorship partner. Turner Sports and its Turner Ignite Sports division are working closely with marketing partners to elevate their brands within this event, tapping into award-winning live events, experiential and creative marketing solutions.