The Marquis Jet - Temenos Golf Club Invitational Raises $100K To Launch The Anguilla Children's Fund

NEW YORK -- On Friday, November 3, a ceremonial ribbon-cutting was held at the 10th hole of Temenos Golf Club at the St. Regis Resort and Residences, Temenos Anguilla, that kicked off the inaugural Marquis Jet - Temenos Golf Club Invitational. A generous $100,000 was raised from proceeds of the event to benefit The Anguilla Children's Fund established by successful island restaurateurs, authors and lifestyle experts Bob and Melinda Blanchard whose new restaurant Zurra, is located at the golf course's stunning 28,000 square foot Clubhouse.

Amid rousing renditions of the Anguillian and British National Anthems sung by local schoolchildren and with steel drums supplied by renowned island musician Dumpa, 21 local Anguillian youth teed off in a perfectly timed swing inaugurating the course under a crystal-clear blue Anguillian sky. The three day event was sponsored by Marquis Jet as title sponsor and Bear, Stearns & Co., the Dan & Blythe Brown Foundation and Deutsche Bank as leading sponsors. Guests flew in on private jets provided by Marquis Jet and participated in the shotgun tournaments attended by golf legend and designer of the course, Greg Norman. Emmy award-winning sportscaster and NFL superstar, Ahmad Rashad, and noted author, Dan Brown, (The DaVinci Code) were on hand to participate in the festivities.

Paul Kanavos, CEO, Flag Luxury Properties, LLC and Robert F.X. Sillerman, CEO, CKX, Inc. presented a $100,000 check to launch The Anguilla Children's Fund to founders, Bob and Melinda Blanchard at the post-tournament awards luncheon. The Anguilla Children's Fund was created to develop youth centers across the island which will offer programs and activities to children between the ages of 6-16, from a professionally trained staff and volunteer support.

Following the successful opening of Temenos Golf Club, the full St. Regis Resort and Residences, Temenos Anguilla, is scheduled to open in late 2008. Manhattan-based Flag Luxury Properties, LLC, is the developer of the resort. Temenos Golf Club is managed by Troon Golf([R]), the leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing, and is Anguilla's first-ever golf course.

About the St. Regis Resort and Residences, Temenos Anguilla

Situated on a mile of unspoiled beach the 286-acre residential oasis of St. Regis Resort, Temenos Anguilla, slated for completion in Winter 2008, will include 62 St. Regis Oceanfront Residences, 37 meticulously-designed Marquis Sky Villas with 3 bedroom suites, 10 extraordinary Temenos Villas with 3-4 bedroom suites, featuring vistas of both Temenos Golf Course as well as the Caribbean Sea and 18 magnificent Estate Homes with 4-5 bedroom suites, many of which are oceanfront. The centerpiece will include a world-class St. Regis Resort Hotel and indulgent Remede Spa. Majestic architecture and interior design are blended with one-of-a-kind amenities including personal butlers, with prices ranging from $1.4 million to $12.5 million. The project was inspired by three existing St. Regis Temenos Villas, an award winning, ultra-exclusive boutique resort for discerning travelers to rent four and five master suite layouts.

About Flag Luxury Properties, LLC

Flag Luxury Properties, based in New York City, was founded in 1946 with a commitment to owning and developing branded world class hotels, residences, retail, and golf course complexes. Through strategic partnerships, innovative architectural execution, and unparalleled locations Flag Luxury has become a leader in its industry. In addition to the St. Regis Resort, Temenos Anguilla, current projects include The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach; The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club & Spa, Jupiter; an 18-acre site to be master planned on the Las Vegas Strip; and the first Jack Nicklaus designed championship golf course in New York City, Ferry Point Park Golf and Conference Center. For more information about Flag Luxury Properties, please visit: www.flagluxury.com

About St. Regis Hotels & Resorts

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts includes the most celebrated properties in the world. Founded by John Jacob Astor with landmark St. Regis Hotel, New York over a century ago, the company will unveil highly anticipated St. Regis properties in Bora Bora, French Polynesia (2006) Fort Lauderdale (2006), Mexico City (2007), Punta Mita, Mexico (2007), Singapore (2007), Anguilla (2008), Atlanta (2008), BahE a Beach, Puerto Rico (2008) Costa Rica (2008) Deer Valley, UT (2008), Puerto Rico (2008) and Bal Harbour, FL (2009) that will further enhance the brand's legacy. Personalized service and amenities, enviable locations and luxuriously localized design are recognized worldwide as hallmarks of the St. Regis experience. For more information on St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, please visit www.stregis.com.

About Greg Norman Golf Course Design

First established in 1987 in Sydney, Australia, Greg Norman Golf Course Design is today recognized as one of the premier signature golf course design firms. Now headquartered in Jupiter, Florida, with sister facilities and personnel in Sydney, GNGCD has opened 56 courses for play worldwide, with an additional 50 projects in various stages of development. GNGCD also has projects in Mexico, Korea, China, Australia, South America, Dubai, Poland and Spain. Greg Norman has long held an environmentally friendly position throughout the design and construction of his golf courses adhering to a least-disturbance approach that focuses on every opportunity to incorporate unique existing site features into the layout of the golf course. This design mentality has led to Norman's appointment as Chairman of the Advisory Council for the Environmental Institute for Golf. For more information, visit www.gngcd.com.

About Marquis Jet

Marquis Jet is the global leader in private jet cards. Through its exclusive alliance with NetJets, Marquis Jet provides the convenience, quality and safety of the world's premier fractional aircraft ownership program 25 hours at a time. The Marquis Jet Card is available throughout North America, catering to businesses and individuals who desire access to the world's best fleet and service. Business Traveler Magazine, Executive Travel Magazine, Robb Report and Flight International have recognized the Marquis Jet Card as the best in the industry. The Marquis Jet Card program is operated by NetJets Aviation, Inc. or NetJets International, Inc. under their respective FAR Part 135 Air Carrier Certificates. For additional information, visit the Company's website at www.MarquisJet.com <http://www.marquisjet.com/home.html> or call 1-866-JET-1400.

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