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Destination: Tennis—The Top 50 American Resorts

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Because getting away can be difficult in these challenging economic times, it’s more important than ever to choose your vacation destination wisely. And there’s certainly no shortage of options with resorts continuing to sprout up around the country, joining a vast array of established top-tier tennis destinations from coast to coast. Some of the properties on this list will be familiar to jet-setting tennis lovers—but even if you know them well, check out our summaries for the latest developments, whether it be new tennis programs or a complete resort renovation to make an old stomping ground feel like a new experience.

The criteria for inclusion in our list is the same as in past years: The number of courts and the quality of instruction, clinics and game-matching are paramount, but we also consider lodging, dining and other amenities and diversions. One change for this year is that we’ve divided the list into 10 regions in an effort to help organize your planning efforts. We hope you get a chance to enjoy one or more of these destinations, if not in 2012, then sometime in the near future.

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Northern California

1. The Lodge at Pebble Beach
Courts: 12 (2 Clay; 10 Plexipave)

The sunken center court at Pebble Beach’s Tennis Pavilion draws year-round tournaments while the Beach & Tennis Club’s robust calendar of mixers, game-matching and clinics is topped off with A-plus facilities, including a beachfront lap pool and pilates studio. Your ocean-view room at The Lodge places you in a front-row seat to one of golf ’s most exciting spots: the 18th green of the Pebble Beach Golf Links. There’s also a new old-fashioned barbershop experience at the spa.
www.pebblebeach.com; (800) 654-9300

2. Carmel Valley Ranch, Monterey County
Courts: 9 (7 resurfaced hard; 2 clay)

A 2010 renovation added a hilltop yoga platform, organic garden and beehives to an already beautiful setting in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountains.
www.carmelvalleyranch.com; (877) 583-0052

3. Silverado Resort & Spa, Napa
Courts: 13 (Plexipave; 3 lit)

This is Napa Valley, so of course there’s wine and cheese served with Friday Twilight Tennis. Among the many tennis programs are cardio clinics and advanced drill sessions for 4.0+ players.
www.silveradoresort.com; (707) 257-0200

4. Northstar at Tahoe, Truckee
Courts: 10 (Nova-cushion hard surface)

Home of September’s Northstar Open tournament, this tennis center is located near a clutch of luxury lodging. The center’s heated outdoor pools and saunas take the sting out of a tough game.
www.northstarattahoe.com; (530) 562-0321

5. Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Courts: 6 (lit)

You can polish off a session at the Peter Burwash International tennis facility here with a Segway tour, horseback ride or drive along the Northern California coast. Wine tastings are a must.
www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/HalfMoonBay; (650) 712-7000

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Southern California

1. Rancho Valencia, Sante Fe (California)
Courts: 18 (Plexipave)

This San Diego-area resort is all about high-end intimacy, with just 49 suites. But the tennis program looms large, and it includes a tennis fan’s dream stay, called the “Champions” package (which includes a two-night stay, daily clinics, private lesson with game analysis and a sports massage). Expect even more luxury once the resort unveils a six-month renovation this summer.
www.ranchovalencia.com; (858) 756-1123

2. JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, Palm Desert
Courts: 20 (15 hard-surface, 3 clay, 2 stadium grass)

This three-surface facility hosts a weekly PBI Tennis Show, an hour of entertainment that pokes fun at the ways we all complicate our games.
www.desertspringsresort.com; (760) 341-2211

3. La Quinta Resort & Club, Palm Springs
Courts: 23 (includes hard-surface and clay)

La Quinta’s sunken center court was the one-time home of the tournament now known as the BNP Paribas Open. Tennis remains a priority and the resort’s spa is sparkling from a recent update.
www.laquintaresort.com; (760) 564-4111

4. La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad
Courts: 17 (includes hard-surface and clay; 7 lit)

This retreat, the beneficiary of a recent $50-million facelift, has stadium seating for 1,000 and is hosting the Mercury Insurance Open Women’s Tournament from July 14–22.
www.lacosta.com; (800) 854-5000

5. Rancho Las Palmas, Rancho Mirage
Courts: 25 (hard; 8 lit)

This Palm Springs-area resort boasts a 27-hole golf course and a large PBI tennis facility. The on-site tennis concierge will make sure you have all you need to succeed on the court.
www.rancholaspalmas.com; (866) 423-1195

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Florida—East Coast

1. Fisher Island Club, Fisher Island (Miami)
Courts: 18 (includes Har-Tru clay, grass and hard; lit)

A breathtaking location, year-round outdoor play—day and night—and a choice of three surfaces makes Fisher Island popular with players of all levels, including pros seeking pre-tournament practice. Staying at the Fisher Island Hotel & Resort places you in the middle of one of the wealthiest communities in the country—even Hollywood star Christian Slater trains here.
www.fisherislandclub.com; (305) 535-6010

2. Omni Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island
Courts: 23 (Har-Tru clay)

Excellent instruction and a grand setting beneath north Florida’s majestic oak trees make Amelia Island a perennial favorite, including with the biggest names in the game.
www.omniameliaislandplantation.com; (904) 261-6161

3. Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, Ponte Vedra Beach
Courts: 15 (Har-Tru Clay; 8 lit)

Ponte Vedra’s extensive tennis program and facilities include computerized ball machines, a second-floor viewing gallery, an oversized practice backboard and an intensive summer camp program.
www.pontevedra.com; (904) 273-9500

4. Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami
Courts: 11 (1 hard; 10 soft clay Hydrocourts)

Cliff Drysdale’s master-planned tennis garden is minutes from South Beach and pairs expert training with tropical luxury. A charity event during the Sony-Ericsson Open pits regular folks against the pro stars.
www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/KeyBiscayne; (305) 365-4500

5. Club Med Sandpiper, Port St. Lucie
Courts: 20 (6 Hydrogrid; 14 hard)

The newest addition to this Club Med—whose tennis academy is run by Gabriel Jaramillo, former trainer for Agassi and Seles—is North America’s first L’Occitane-branded spa.
sandpiperbay.clubmed.us; (772) 323-0625

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Gulf Coast

1. Longboat Key Club, Longboat Key, Florida
Courts: 20 (Har-Tru clay; 5 lit)

A patented underground HydroGrid watering system ensures consistent playing conditions and eliminates downtime. A tennis concierge is on hand to arrange matches or restring your racquet, and the USTA-certified stadium court can seat up to 2,500 spectators. Away from the tennis gardens, this family resort puts you on one of the best beaches in the Sarasota area.
www.longboatkeyclub.com; (888) 237-5545

2. Naples Grande, Naples, Florida
Courts: 15 (Har-Tru clay; 5 lit)

This resort combines heavy hitters of both the tennis world (that would be Peter Burwash International) and the hotel world (Waldorf Astoria) to bring you the perfect blend of action and resort relaxation.
www.naplesgranderesort.com; (888) 722-1267

3. Saddlebrook Resort, Tampa, Florida
Courts: 45 (four different types of surfaces)

The Harry Hopman tennis program at this almost all-suites resort is not for the feint of heart. Demanding five-hour clinics are available 365 days a year, and training at Saddlebrook will place you in the most elite of company.
www.saddlebrook.com; (800) 729-8383

4. Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa
Courts: 10 (9 clay, one hard)

Each clay court has a watering system that creates an artificial water table beneath the court. Since optimum court surface moisture can be maintained uniformly regardless of the weather, the courts stay green and moist 24 hours a day.
www.marriottgrand.com; (251) 928-9201

5. Sandestin Resort, Miramar Beach, Florida
Courts: 15 (including hard and HydroGrid clay)

This resort set on more than seven miles of sugar-white-sand beaches gives its guests one complimentary hour of tennis per day. Clinics are also available and Sandestin hosts regular Ladies Challenge events throughout the year.
www.sandestin.com; (800) 622-1038

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Carolinas

1. Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Courts: 25 (23 clay; Nova ProBounce; 8 lit)

Players of all levels and ages flock to this resort on Hilton Head—and now kids 10 and under will be able to play on the tennis center’s new shortened courts just for them (per new regulations for tournament play, the children’s courts measure 36 feet instead of 78). There’s a large array of condo and villa accommodations, and the tennis courts host at least eight tournaments between February and November.
www.palmettodunes.com; (866) 380-1778

2. Kiawah Resort, Kiawah Island, South Carolina
Courts: 13 (The Roy Barth Tennis Center [9 Har-Tru, 1 lit; 3 hard, 1 lit; 1 practice court] and The West Beach Tennis Club [14 Har-Tru; 2 hard lit]

The sprawling facilities here are matched by the depth of the activities program, which includes a new guaranteed matchmaking service and two-hour Adult Tournament Tough Workout programs. Also in the works next door to the West Beach Tennis Club: a brand new pool complex.
www.kiawahresort.com; (800) 576-1570

3. Pinehurst Resort, North Carolina
Courts: 20 (18 clay, 2 Har-Tru; 4 lit)

It’s not all about golf (although it’s worth nothing that Pinehurst No. 2 reopened last year after a 12-month restoration project). The resort has three luxury, historic hotels and a full tennis program run by three full-time USPTA pros.
www.pinehurst.com; (800) 487-4653

4. The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, South Carolina
Courts: 8 (Har-Tru)

Residential-style cottages on immaculate grounds nestled between the river and the forest make this a magical Southern retreat. With pines and oaks overhead, these are some of the prettiest tennis courts in the region.
www.palmettobluffresort.com; (843) 706-6500

5. Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort, South Carolina
Courts: 10

Whether you stay in a one- or two-bedroom condo, an ocean villa, or a two-bedroom Tennis Villa you’ll never be more than a short stroll to Hilton Head’s stretch of pristine beach.
www.hhibeachandtennis.com; (843) 842-4402

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Northeast

1. Topnotch Resort and Spa, Stowe, Vermont
Courts: 10 (6 outdoor; 4 Har-Tru; 4 indoor hard)

Indoor courts mean you can play year-round at this classic Vermont resort. There are more than 30 tennis programs available, including a Junior Tennis Academy for kids ages 3–18. Topnotch is the only resort in New England to offer the USTA’s 10 and Under Tennis program. Other activities here include horseback riding and sleigh rides in the winter.
www.topnotchresort.com; (802) 253-8585

2. The Essex, Burlington, Vermont
Courts: 6 (Har-Tru)

Vermont Tennis Vacation packages at this culinary resort include meals at the award-winning restaurants and five hours of tennis instruction per day. From July 14–20, you can take private lessons or group clinics with tennis legend Mats Wilander.
www.vtculinaryresort.com; (800) 727-4295

3. Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, New York
Courts: 6 (2 red clay; 4 Har-Tru soft clay)

The 266-room Victorian castle on the lake was built in 1869, and the resort’s red clay courts date to circa 1910. But they’re well maintained and complemented by four new Har-Tru soft courts, and include workshops for both kids and seniors.
www.mohonk.com; (845) 255-1000

4. Oheka Castle, Huntington, New York
Courts: 6 (Har-Tru)

Experience the Long Island Great Gatsby life at this French Chateau-style resort. Tennis packages for four include a three-course dinner, two hours of group lessons, two hours of court time and lunch at the Cold Spring Country Club.
www.oheka.com; (631) 659-1400

5. Wequassett Resort, Harwich, Cape Cod, Massachussets
Courts: 4 (new, Har-Tru)

One of the chicest properties on the cape has new courts with custom trellises for privacy. A raised viewing terrace and BBQ are popular for summer tennis parties, and this year the hotel’s restaurant welcomes a new executive chef.
www.wequassett.com; (508) 432-5400

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Northwest

1. Sun Valley Resort, Sun Valley, Idaho
Courts: 17

Home of the annual Nike Tennis Camp for adults and children (mid-July through mid-August), Sun Valley knows how to do both summer and winter vacations. One of the country’s original retreats, it’s been open since 1936 and now offers a range of lodging in cottages, condos, a lodge and an inn. Tennis is among a long list of activities to get your blood pumping.
www.sunvalley.com; (800) 786-8259

2. Snowmass Club, Snowmass, Colorado
Courts: 13

Swap the nearby slopes of Aspen for match play surrounded by the Rockies. And prepare to sweat: The instructors at Snowmass are led by former U.S. Olympic tennis coach Gayle Godwin.
www.snowmassclub.com; (970) 923-5700

3. The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Courts: 6 (4 cushioned hard; 2 Har-Tru)

Don’t let the Colorado winter deter you: Two of The Broadmoor Tennis Club’s hard courts are covered by an illuminated, heated bubble during the colder months. During the summer, the center bustles with free mixed-doubles round-robins.
www.broadmoor.com; (719) 577-5770

4. Sunriver Resort, Sunriver, Oregon
Courts: 7 (3 indoor; 4 outdoor, plus access to 27 more outdoor courts)

Tucked into the dry side of the Cascade Mountains, Sunriver Resort has its own airstrip, so don’t be surprised if your fellow players on the tennis courts have their own jets. There are also regular drills, clinics and side-byside adult and kids camps.
www.sunriver-resort.com; (800) 801-8765

5. Vail Cascade, Vail, Colorado
Courts: 6 (3 indoor; 3 outdoor)

Located near downtown Vail, this mountain resort has a slew of on-site activities. Tennis players can also warm up and stay fit at Vail Cascade’s newly renovated—and huge, at 78,000 square feet—fitness center.
www.vailcascade.com; (970) 476-7111

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Hawaii

1. Wailea Tennis Club, Wailea-Makena, Maui
Courts: 11 Plexipave (3 lit)

The largest resort tennis facility on Maui is also home to the popular Wailea Fantasy Camps, which include four days of top-level instruction and drills, doubles match play and social activities. Accommodations are at one of the four resorts surrounding the club, including the Four Seasons Maui and Grand Wailea.
www.waileatennis.com; (808) 879-1958

2. The Fairmont Orchid, Kohala Coast, Hawaii
Courts: 10

Theme clinics, private lessons, tournaments—it’s all possible at the Fairmont Orchid. And so is a visit to the Spa Without Walls. Fairmont Hotels also offers a Lifestyle Cuisine Plus menu.
www.fairmont.com/orchid; (866) 540-4474

3. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Courts: 8 (Rebound Ace surface; 2 lit)

The Four Seasons reputation speaks for itself. What’s worth noting about this resort is Hualalai’s exclusive island-style cardio tennis.
www.fourseasons.com/hualalai; (808) 325-8000

4. Makena Beach Resort, Wailea-Makena, Maui
Courts: 6 (Plexipave; 2 lit)

The Makena Tennis Club has amazing views from its hill-top position. It’s fresh from a complete renovation, right down to the new nets.
www.makenaresortmaui.com; (808) 874-1111

5. Kapalua Tennis Garden, Lahaina, Maui
Courts: 10 (Plexipave, 4 lit)

This PBI facility sits in the hillside of the Kapalua development, which includes the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua, Kapalua Villas and high-end vacation homes.
www.kapalua.com; (808) 665-9112

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1. The Phoenician, Scottsdale, Arizona
Courts: 11 (four types of surfaces; all lit)

Sitting between two fairways of this luxury setting is Scottsdale’s only tennis resort that can boast four playing surfaces—your choice is between two Rebound Ace courts; seven Plexipave hard-surface courts; one Wimbledon championship grass court and the Prestige Plexicushioned center court. Inside the hotel itself lives a $25-million art collection.
www.thephoenician.com; (480) 941-8200

2. The Boulders, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Carefree, Arizona
Courts: 8 (5 hard, 3 clay)

Guests here can climb the resort’s 75-foot rock face or try the new tennis program. The hour-long “Light Touch” lesson teaches techniques to add quickness to your game.
www.theboulders.com; (888) 579-2631

3. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, Arizona
Courts: 7 (Plexipave; 6 lit)

This resort is home to an outpost of the high-end Willow Stream Spas, where journeys begin at the Oasis rooftop pool.
www.fairmont.com/scottsdale; (800) 257-7544

4. Green Valley Spa and Hotel, St. George, Utah
Courts: 14 (all lit; 4 indoor)

Just a few miles from the Arizona state line, this resort’s Court Think Tennis Camps are what the tennis pro ordered: three days of video analysis, drills and on-court coaching.
www.greenvalleyspa.com; (435) 628-8060

5. Enchantment Resort, Sedona, Arizona
Courts: 6 (Plexipave)

Play alongside the dramatic red rock formation and gorgeous desert setting. The Miiamo spa serves health-conscious cuisine for fuel and sports massages to soothe tired muscles.
www.enchantmentresort.com; (928) 282-2900

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Mid-Atlantic

1. Boar’s Head Inn, Charlottesville, Virginia
Courts: 26 (10 Har-Tru; 4 outdoor DecoTurf; 12 indoor DecoTurf)

The outdoor courts host some of the best players from the USTA spring tour, and there are the dozen indoor DecoTurf hard courts for year-round play. Boar’s Head’s six-court tennis stadium seats more than 1,500 for collegiate and tournament play. On the resort side, the property finished up a polish earlier this year.
www.boarsheadinn.com; (434) 296-2181

2. The Greenbrier Resort, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
Courts: 10 (5 Har-Tru; 5 indoor DecoTurf)

In July, guests will be able to take a new train service—The Greenbrier Presidential Express—from D.C.’s Union Station directly to this historic landmark.
www.greenbrier.com; (800) 453-4858

3. Sea Colony, Bethany Beach, Delaware
Courts: 34 (includes 4 indoor; 14 Har-Tru)

In the unlikely event that you can’t snag one of the 34 courts here, Sea Colony can offer up alternatives, including kayak tours, fishing charters, sailing lessons, parasailing and swimming—in one of a dozen pools.
www.seacolonytennis.net; (866) 732-2656

4. Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen, Virginia
Courts: 18 (15 outdoor; 3 DecoTurf II indoor)

Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Wintergreen has two tennis facilities: Stoney Creek, open April through mid-November, and Devils Knob, which includes outdoor as well as indoor courts throughout the year.
www.wintergreenresort.com; (800) 266-2444

5. Keswick Hall, Charlottesville, Virginia
Courts: 7 (2 hydro clay, 3 Har-Tru; 2 all-weather surface)

Tennis here is part of a 600-acre estate that recalls living in the kind of grand manor when you could spend the day out on the hunt. On the courts, free cardio tennis sessions are offered on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
www.keswick.com; (888) 778-2565

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Originally published in the March 2012 issue of TENNIS.

Topnotch Tennis Photo Gallery

Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Topnotch tennis features 6 seasonal outdoor courts (4 Har Tru) and 4 indoor hard courts, and over 30 programs for all ages and levels of play. Offering USPTA-certified instructors, Play-to-Win teaching method, USTA certified “10 & Under Tennis Program,” cutting-edge technologies, academies, clinics, and private instruction offered year-round. Courts available to guests for rental.

The Top 50 Tennis Resorts in the U.S.

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:45:00 GMT

Any of us here at TENNIS Magazine would be eager to spend a vacation at any of these resorts, honing our strokes and meeting fellow fans. They all have their strong points, they all have well-maintained courts, and they all have teams of dedicated pros who still get a charge out of coaching even after years of plopping balls across the net to people who have never before held a racquet.

But a few of these resorts stand above the others because of a combination of factors. It comes down to such things as ratio of pros to players in clinics, ratio of courts to guests, cost of court time, plus a few intangibles like dependability and respect for the game. Since our readers let us know they come with distinct preferences and demands beyond tennis, our final selection also factors in such attractions as comfort, amenities, dining, spas and other diversions.

We use a dollar-sign system to indicate room rates, partly because of the maze of details (think seasonal discounts, room taxes, resort fees, surcharges) but also because so many hotels and resorts these days are offering a jumble of special packages to lure recession-weary vacationers back to their properties. The dollar signs are no more than a guideline ($ up to $150 per double room, $$ for $150 to $300, $$$ for $300 and up) based on a median of the lowest room rate in the low season and the highest rate in the peak season. Browse carefully among the rates and fine print and you’ll find many ways to get the tab down to a more manageable figure.

When doing your research, you may have as many quandaries choosing your spot as we did putting this list together, but ultimately you’ll have fun picking and then enjoying your favorite tennis resort.

Page 2: Rancho Valencia, Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Page 3: Topnotch Resort and Spa, Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain, Wild Dunes Resort
Page 4: The Broadmoor, Naples Grande Beach Resort, JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, Stratton Mountain Resort
Page 5: The Rest of the Best

1. Rancho Valencia
Rancho Santa Fe, California

MATCH-UPS “I believe we are 98 percent successful in arranging matches,” says tennis director John DeLille (but don’t assume you’ll be partnering with fellow guests like Bill Gates or Cindy Crawford).

FLAKE & BAKE Under the Southern California sun? No, in the spa’s Terra Cotta Couples Clay Bake—you and your significant other alone in a garden pool in a secluded corner of the hacienda.

ENJOY, ENJOY “I look for just two things when guests are done with a clinic or a lesson,” DeLille says. “Are they smiling and sweating? If I see those two things, I know everything is good.”

TIP Stay in a suite near the Rose Garden, a short stroll through the Citrus Grove to tennis courts surrounded by tall, aromatic eucalyptus. Even a deep breath between sets is therapeutic here.

COURTS: 18 hard
COURT TIME: free for registered guests
LODGING: 49 suites, 3 villas, 1 hacienda ($$$)
INFORMATION: (800) 548-3664; www.ranchovalencia.com

2. Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

SWEAT IT OUT Twenty clinics a week, reserved for players rated 3.0 and above, are designed by tennis director Mike Leach to be “fun, fast-paced and informative. You hit a bunch of balls in a short period of time.”

BUT THIRST NOT The water fountains are electrically operated, every court comes with seats and shade pavilions—and, as a bonus, the cooling Atlantic is just 50 yards away due east.

PLAY ON, PLAY UNDER You smash and lob here on 15 state-of-the-art Hydro-Courts, eight of them beneath stadium-caliber lighting— then work out in a state-of-the-art fitness center laid out on three levels so that every huffer-and-puffer gets an ocean view.

TIP This is a great place for meeting, matching and socializing. Leach can call on no fewer than 300 playing partners from his local roster.

COURTS: 15 clay (8 lit)
COURT TIME: $20 per person per day (free for people enrolled in camps)
LODGING: 250 rooms and suites ($$/$$$)
INFORMATION: (904) 273-9500; www.pontevedra.com

3. Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Kiawah Island, South Carolina

PRACTICE MAKES...Kiawah boasts the only practice alley in this neck of the woods, a sort of batting cage that plasters you with pre-programmed or random topspins, backspins and lobs, then retrieves the balls automatically and starts plastering you all over again.

BALL BLAST Daily drill sessions repeat the same stroke again and again and again. “It’s one thing to teach a stroke,” claims director Roy Barth (he’s been here for 34 years), “it’s something totally different repeating the stroke in a high-intensity environment.”

TIME OUT Play on five Audubon-certified golf courses, go for twilight paddles, alligator walks, fishing tours and nature hikes on 123 acres of nature preserve. All that and crisp ocean breezes.

TIP Stay at the Sanctuary, Kiawah’s five-star hotel, with two ocean-front pools, an indoor pool, spa, and refined dining.

COURTS: 23 clay, 5 hard (4 lit)
COURT TIME: $27 per court per hour
LODGING: 255 hotel rooms, 600 villas & homes ($$/$$$)
INFORMATION: (800) 576-1578; www.kiawahresort.com

Page 1: Introduction
Page 2: Rancho Valencia, Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Page 3: Topnotch Resort and Spa, Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain, Wild Dunes Resort
Page 4: The Broadmoor, Naples Grande Beach Resort, JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, Stratton Mountain Resort
Page 5: The Rest of the Best

4. Topnotch Resort and Spa
Stowe, Vermont

STAY AND SLEIGH With four indoor courts, Topnotch can offer you plenty of cold-weather playing time and the pleasures of a winter wonderland. Sleigh rides, anyone? Snowshoeing?

PLAY AND PEEK The resort’s Dartfish video analysis lets you see what you’re doing wrong while you’re doing it right on the court.

PLAY TO WIN That’s the philosophy espoused by director Milan Kubala. His “Play to Win” programs focus on three key elements of your game: footwork, strokes and strategies.

TIP Book in advance (a cinch on the Topnotch website) for a window table at the elegant, new Norma’s, with a view of Mt. Mansfield. Try the Jail Island salmon and Jamison Farm lamb enhanced by summer radish salad, Bailey Hazen blue cheese and other farm fare from the Vermont Fresh Network.

COURTS: 4 clay, 2 hard outdoor, 4 indoor
COURT TIME: $23-$53 hourly per court
LODGING: 108 rooms, suites, homes ($$/$$$)
INFORMATION: (800) 451-8686; www.topnotchresort.com

5. Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain
Paradise Valley, Arizona

YOUR MOVE The resort’s trainer, Mike Masood, analyzes your moves on the court and works on your quirks with Functional Agility Training techniques and special agility contraptions.

SMARTS PLUS HERITAGE Teaching pro Horst Falger has been at it since the 1970s, when the Sanctuary was the John Gardiner Tennis Ranch Resort and the legendary Ken Rosewall played here. The head pro, John Abelardo, joined Falger in 1997.

ON-COURT AMENITIES Sign up for a clinic with a 4-to-1 student-to-pro ratio and the pros will keep you rejuvenated with Sedona artesian spring water and chilled Turkish towels scented with a dash of eucalyptus.

TIP Local zoning laws say no court lights (spoils the desert view), so here’s your formula for an evening without racquets: 90-minute Bamboo Lemongrass Scrub in the Sanctuary Spa followed by miso-glazed organic salmon in the resort’s Elements restaurant.

COURTS: 5 hard
COURT TIME: $20 hourly per court
LODGING: 105 casitas, 7 private homes ($$/$$$)
INFORMATION: (800) 245-2051; www.sanctuaryaz.com

6. Wild Dunes Resort
Isle of Palms, South Carolina

FEAST THE EYES The 18 courts here are among the prettiest in the country—14 of them terraced in pairs, separated by shade gazebos and embowered with giant palms and flowering bushes.

SAMPLE Low Country cuisine in the resort’s Sea Island Grill, like watermelon gazpacho, soft-shell crabs and smoked pork tenderloin with sweet potato casserole and braised collard greens.

THWACK, THWACK Fourteen teaching pros put you through your paces with 72 clinics a week, which pretty much rules out any time for the 36 holes of Tom Fazio golf, four swimming pools, biking, eco tours and beach tennis.

TIP Get a head start on your clinics with “Brain Alignment,” tennis director Charly Rasheed’s new manual on “The Art of Focus in Tennis.”

COURTS: 18 clay, 1 hard (2 lit)
COURT TIME: $15 hourly per court for guests between noon and 6 P.M.
LODGING: 500 rooms, suites, condos ($$/$$$)
INFORMATION: (877) 221-0901; www.wilddunes.com

Page 1: Introduction
Page 2: Rancho Valencia, Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Page 3: Topnotch Resort and Spa, Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain, Wild Dunes Resort
Page 4: The Broadmoor, Naples Grande Beach Resort, JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, Stratton Mountain Resort
Page 5: The Rest of the Best

7. The Broadmoor
Colorado Springs, Colorado

CHANGING PLACES Longtime Broadmoor stalwart Karen Brandner has taken over as director from Hall of Fame legend Dennis Ralston, but she retains all of his signature attractions, like special Dartfish video analysis and hard-driving Davis Cup Drills.

SPIFFING UP The tennis camp has revamped itself with four new R-500 hard courts, two new Har-Tru Hydro courts and a new covered hospitality pavilion (these people take their tennis seriously in their Rocky Mountain high, 6,000 feet above sea level).

OPTIONS Few resorts offer as many après-tennis diversions as you’ll fi nd here—18 restaurants, cafes and lounges, 25 shops, 54 holes of golf, 25 shops, two swimming pools, a lap pool, threeoutdoor whirlpools, a 43,000-square-foot spa and fitness center to say nothing of all that scenery.

TIP Check the website for info on special packages that blend tennis with wine tastings and cooking classes into one memorable weekend.

COURTS: 2 clay, 4 hard (2 covered by a bubble from October through April)
COURT TIME: $25 per court per hour, $30 for lights (free for participants in camps)
LODGING: 744 rooms, suites and cottage suites ($$$)
INFORMATION: (800) 634-7711; www.broadmoor.com

8. Naples Grande Beach Resort
Naples, Florida

SEASIDE POSH A member of the Waldorf Astoria Collection, the Naples Grande offers private balconies with views of the Gulf of Mexico, three pools, a Golden Door spa, as well as entry to the private Naples Grande Golf Club.

WELCOME Brazil’s Fabio Vasconcellos, one of the Peter Burwash International’s most experienced and personable pros, has taken over the tennis program at this beachside highrise. You get 12 hours of clinics and four round robins every week.

WALK THE PLANK The 23-acre resort’s boardwalk weaves through a private mangrove estuary to three miles of white, powdery sands and a slew of water sports action.

LOOK LIVELY Golden Door’s Just “Fore” Gents involves three hours of Foot Ritual, Therapeutic Massage and Gentleman’s Mangrove Restorative Facial to produce a new you with a spring in your step—and even a little flexibility in your calves and shoulders.

COURTS: 15 clay (5 lit) COURT TIME:
$15 singles, $25 doubles per hour
LODGING: 395 guestrooms, 29 suites, 50 bungalows ($$/$$$)
INFORMATION: (888) 722-1267; www.naplesgranderesort.com

9. JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
Desert Springs, California

GRAND SLAM Peter Burwash’s man at the Tennis and Lawn Club is veteran Jim Leupold. His twice-weekly Grand Slam Round Robin gives every player a chance to sample the surfaces—clay, grass and hard—encountered at Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the U.S. Open.

GRAND TOUR The resort is as strung out as its name: It uses canopied launches to float guests around on lagoons that link the cavernous lobby with the upgraded guestrooms, renovated spa, half-a-dozen restaurants, bars, lounges, and shops.

CARNIVAL The traditional Saturday PBI Tennis Show and Tennis Festival is instructive and fun (and, if you happen to win one of the dozens of prizes, rewarding), but if you come in February, the event takes on the atmosphere of a midwinter carnival.

TIP Pick a quiet time of day for your game, when the pros are not too busy with clinics and lessons, and one of them may appear at your court to offer a few pointers on your game. PBI calls this Quick Tip, and it’s complimentary.

COURTS: 15 hard (6 lit), 3 clay, 2 stadium grass courts
COURT TIME: $12–$20 in summer, $25–$35 in winter hourly per court
LODGING: 1,734 hotel rooms and villas ($$/$$$)
INFORMATION: (888) 538-9459; www.desertspringsresort.com

10. Stratton Mountain Resort
Stratton, Vermont

NEW FACES The Cliff Drysdale Tennis School now runs the year-round program here, with New Zealander Scott Colebourne heading up a team of 10 teaching pros. Try their weekend programs, ranging from two to five days or, if you have a family, the junior program.

WORK OUT, HEAD OUT The Stratton Sports Center’s 15,000 square feet keep you in shape with weights, a stretching room, cardio machines, swimming pool, hot tub and steam room. Plus, you’re surrounded by glorious mountain trails for hikers and bikers.

OPTIONS Stratton’s wide range of lodgings gives you a choice of moderately priced rooms (from just $69 in low season) to spacious condos with full kitchens and washers/dryers, perfect for tennis-loving families.

TIP There are plenty of events in summer, on court and off, so call Scott at (802) 297-4236, tell him what you expect from your stay, and he’ll set up a schedule.

COURTS: 8 clay, 8 hard (2 indoor)
COURT TIME: Free to registered guests and school participants
LODGING: 400 plus in inns, condos and villas ($/$$)
INFORMATION: (800) 787- 2886; www.stratton.com

The Rest of the Best

Among these 40 resorts, which are spread out across the U.S., there’s something for every taste. And that includes bargains. Look carefully, because there are some outstanding values here. And don’t assume that a resort with pricey room rates charges an arm and leg in court fees. The Lodge at Pebble Beach may sound exclusive, but a day’s tennis costs about the same as two holes of golf on the resort’s hallowed courses.

AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION
Amelia Island, Florida
Courts: 23 clay (3 lit)
Court time: $15 per day per person ($25 with lights)
Lodging: 667 rooms and villas ($$/$$$)
Info: (888) 261-6161; www.aipfl.com

BOAR’S HEAD INN
Charlottesville, Virginia
Courts: 10 clay, 4 hard outdoor, 12 hard indoor
Court time: $25-$30 hourly per court
Lodging: 171 rooms and suites ($$)
Info: (800) 476-1988; www.boarsheadinn.com

BOCA RATON RESORT & CLUB
Boca Raton, Florida
Courts: 30 clay (5 lit)
Court time: $22 per court before noon, $10 after noon (unlimited play)
Lodging: 1,047 rooms and suites ($$$)
Info: (888) 543-1277; www.bocaresort.com

THE BOULDERS RESORT
Scottsdale, Arizona
Courts: 5 hard, 3 clay
Court time: $24 hourly per court
Lodging: 215 rooms and suites and 50 homes ($$$)
Info: (888) 579-2631; www.theboulders.com

THE BREAKERS PALM BEACH
Palm Beach, Florida
Courts: 10 clay (10 lit)
Court time: $25 hourly per person
Lodging: 540 rooms and suites ($$/$$$)
Info: (888) 273-2537; www.thebreakers.com

THE BRIDGES RESORT
Warren, Vermont
Courts: 8 clay, 2 hard, 2 indoor
Court time: included in the room rates
Lodging: one, two and three bedroom condos ($)
Info: (800) 453-2922; www.bridgesresort.com

CARMEL VALLEY RANCH
Carmel Valley, California
Courts: 7 hard, 2 clay
Court time: $25 hourly per court
Lodging: 139 suites ($$$)
Info: (877) 583-0052; www.carmelvalleyranch.com

ENCHANTMENT RESORT
Sedona, Arizona
Courts: 6 hard
Court time: included in room rates
Lodging: 236 rooms and casitas ($$$)
Info: (800) 826-4180; www.enchantmentresort.com

FAIRMONT ORCHID
Kohala Coast, Hawaii
Courts: 10 hard (4 lit)
Court time: $30 hourly by player
Lodging: 538 rooms and suites ($$$)
Info: (866) 540-4474; www.fairmont.com

FOUR SEASONS RESORT
Huahalai, Hawaii
Courts: 8 hard (2 lit)
Court time: $20 daily per court
Lodging: 243 rooms and suites
Info: (888) 340-5662; www.fourseasons.com

THE GREENBRIER
White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
Courts: 5 clay, 5 hard (indoor)
Court time: $20 hourly per person
Lodging: 682 rooms, suites, estate houses ($$$)
Info: (800) 453-4858; www.greenbrier.com

THE INN AT PALMETTO BLUFF
Bluffton, South Carolina
Courts: 8 clay (2 lit)
Court time: included in room rates
Lodging: 50 cottages and 44 rental homes ($$$)
Info: (866) 706-6565; www.palmettobluffresort.com

LA COSTA RESORT & SPA
Carlsbad, California
Courts: 13 hard, 4 clay (7 lit)
Court time: $25–$35 daily per court
Lodging: 610 rooms and suites ($$$)
Info: (800) 854-5000; www.lacosta.com

LA JOLLA BEACH & TENNIS CLUB
La Jolla, California
Courts: 12 hard (12 lit)
Court time: Included in room rates
Lodging: 98 rooms and suites ($$)
Info: (800) 640-7702; www.ljbtc.com

LA QUINTA RESORT & CLUB
La Quinta, California
Courts: 18 hard, 5 clay (8 lit)
Court time: $25-$35 hourly per court
Lodging: 800 rooms, suites, villas ($$$)
Info: (800) 598-3828; www.laquintaresort.com

LITCHFIELD BEACH & GOLF RESORT
Pawleys Island, South Carolina
Courts: 17 clay (3 lit)
Court time: $15 daily per person
Lodging: 545 suites, condos, villas ($)
Info: (888) 766-4633; www.litchfieldbeach.com

THE LODGE AT PEBBLE BEACH
Pebble Beach, California
Courts: 10 hard, 2 clay
Court time: $15 daily per person
Lodging: 161 rooms and suites ($$$)
Info: (800) 654-9300; www.pebblebeach.com

THE LODGE AT VENTANA CANYON
Tucson, Arizona
Courts: 12 hard (all lit)
Court time: $15-$20 for 90 minutes per court
Lodging: 50 suites ($$)
Info: (800) 828-5701; www.thelodgeatventanacanyon.com

LONGBOAT KEY CLUB & RESORT
Longboat Key, Fla.
Courts: 25 clay
Court Time: Free for guests
Lodging: 218 rooms and suites ($$)
Info: (888) 237-5545; www.longboatkeyclub.com

MAUNA LANI BAY
Kohala Coast, Hawaii
Courts: 6 hard (3 lit)
Court time: First hour complimentary for overnight guests, $15 hourly per person thereafter.
Lodging: 342 rooms and suites and five bungalows ($$$)
Info: (800) 367-2323; www.maunalani.com

MEADOWOOD NAPA VALLEY
St. Helena, California
Courts: 7 hard
Court time: $25 daily per couple
Lodging: 85 suites ($$$)
Info: (800) 458-8080; www.meadowood.com

NORTHSTAR-AT-TAHOE
Truckee, California
Courts: 10 hard
Court time: included in room rates
Lodging: 250 rooms and condos ($)
Info: (800) 466-6784; www.northstarattahoe.com

OJAI VALLEY INN & SPA
Ojai, California
Courts: 4 hard (4 lit)
Court time: included in room rates
Lodging: 306 rooms and condos ($$)
Info: (888) 697-8780; www.ojairesort.com

PALMETTO DUNES
Hilton Head, South Carolina
Courts: 23 clay (8 lit) 2 hard
Court time: Free for overnight guests (up to 4 hours per day per room)
Lodging: 512 hotel rooms and suites plus condos and homes ($$)
Info: (866) 380-1778; www.palmettodunes.com

THE PHOENICIAN
Scottsdale, Arizona
Courts: 8 hard, 2 Rebound Ace, 1 Plexicushion, 1 grass (11 lit)
Court time: $25 daily per person
Lodging: 647 ($$$)
Info: (866) 716-8136; www.starwoodhotels.com

PINEHURST RESORT & COUNTRY CLUB
Pinehurst, North Carolina
Courts: 18 clay, 4 hard (4 lit)
Court time: $15 for 90 minutes singles
Lodging: 500 rooms, suites and condos ($$$)
Info: (800) 487-4653; www.pinehurst.com

RANCHO LAS PALMAS RESORT & SPA
Rancho Mirage, California
Courts: 25 hard (8 lit)
Court time: $20 hourly per court
Lodging: 444 rooms and suites ($$)
Info: (866) 423-1195; www.rancholaspalmas.com

RITZ-CARLTON HALF MOON BAY
Half Moon Bay, California
Court: 6 hard (all lit)
Court time: included in room rates
Lodging: 261 rooms and suites ($$$)
Info: (650) 712-7000; www.ritzcarlton.com

RITZ-CARLTON KEY BISCAYNE
Key Biscayne, Florida
Courts: 10 clay, 1 hard (all lit)
Court time: $15 per person daily (and with a can of balls thrown in!)
Lodging: 402 rooms and suites ($$$)
Info: (305) 365-4500; www.ritzcarlton.com

SADDLEBROOK RESORT
Wesley Chapel, Florida
Courts: 33 clay, 10 hard, 2 grass (5 lit)
Court time: $35 hourly per court (free on packages)
Lodgings: 800 rooms ($$/$$$)
Info: (800) 729-8383; www.saddlebrook.com

SANDESTIN GOLF & BEACH RESORT
Destin, Florida
Courts: 12 clay, 3 hard (all lit)
Court time: $10-$14 hourly per person
Lodging: 1,800 rooms and condo suites ($)
Info: (800) 277-0800; www.sandestin.com

SEA COLONY
Bethany Beach, Delaware
Courts: 12 clay, 22 hard (4 indoor)
Court time: included in room rates
Lodging: 1,200 homes and condos ($)
Info: (800) 732-2656; www.seacolonytennis.net

SEA ISLAND RESORT
Sea Island, Georgia
Courts: 8 clay (4 lit)
Court time: $36 hourly per person
Lodging: 149 rooms and suites ($$$)
Info: (866) 879-6236; www.seaisland.com

SEA PINES RESORT
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Courts: 23 clay (2 lit)
Court time: 2 hours free per day for registered guests, thereafter $20 per hour per court
Lodging: 60-room inn, hundreds of condos and homes ($$/$$$)
Info: (866) 561-8802; www.seapines.com

SHADOW MOUNTAIN RESORT & CLUB
Palm Desert, California
Courts: 13 hard (6 lit), 3 clay
Court time: included in room rates
Lodging: 125 studios, condos and villas ($/$$)
Info: (800) 472-3713; www.shadowmountainresort.com

SUNRIVER RESORT
Bend, Oregon
Courts: 30 hard (3 indoor)
Court time: $10 hourly per court outdoors, $24 for 90 minutes indoors
Lodging: 400 condos suites and homes ($$)
Info: (800) 801-8765; www.sunriver-resort.com

SUN VALLEY RESORT
Sun Valley, Idaho
Courts: 17 hard
Court time: $12.25 daily per person
Lodging: 510 rooms, suites and condos ($/$$)
Info: (800) 786-8259; www.sunvalley.com

TOPS’L BEACH & RACQUET RESORT
Destin, Florida
Courts: 12 clay (10 lit)
Court time: included in room rates
Lodging: 500 condo suites and villas ($)
Info: (888) 909-6807; www.resortquest.com

WATERVILLE VALLEY
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire
Courts: 18 clay
Court time: $20 per hour per person, $30 double for 90 minutes
Lodging: 525 rooms, suites, condos ($)
Info: (800) 468-2553; www.waterville.com

WINTERGREEN RESORT
Wintergreen, Virginia
Courts: 15 clay, 3 hard (indoor)
Court time: included in room rates
Lodging: 300 rooms, condos, villas ($$/$$$)
Info: (800) 926-3723; www.wintergreenresort.com

The list and all information was compiled by veteran travel writer Ian Keown, author of 15 travel books.

Zen Out: Two Northeastern Tennis Retreats To Try

Wed, 05 May 2010 16:35:00 GMT

Now that winter is behind us and you’re back on the courts, are you feeling rusty? Instead of making yourself crazy by trying to cram in extra practice time, why not try working on what could be the bigger problem: your mind. Even when you play on a regular basis, bad habits can creep into your game; trying to resist them can be a frustrating experience.

This spring and summer, two Northeastern health and wellness centers are offering programs that help eradicate those bad habits through an emphasis on the mental game. The Omega Institute for Holistic Studies in Rhinebeck, N.Y., offers two tennis-related programs this summer. The first, Tennis Without Tension, is a three-day program being held July 2-4. Designed for intermediate and advanced players, Tennis Without Tension teaches you to calm your nerves and tough out even the worst case of the yips by employing Eastern techniques such as Japanese aikido and Chinese tai chi. The instructor, Gary Adelman, also focuses on stroke improvement through the optimization of natural body rotation and alignment.

We all want to experience “the zone” when we’re playing a match. Unleashing the Tennis Player Within, the second Omega program, slotted for August 8-13, will try to help you play at your highest level while keeping your focus—effortlessly. Intended for players of all levels, the program focuses on mind/body awareness, relaxation and maintaining concentration. Tai chi, yoga and on-court practice help players learn how to “stay in the now.”

Both programs at Omega include optional yoga, dance movement and other classes as well as swimming and kayaking. For details including cost, housing and meal plans, check out Omega’s website.

Located in Massachusetts’ Berkshire Mountains, the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health offers a weekend program based on Tim Gallwey’s best-selling book, “The Inner Game of Tennis.” (Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is a Gallwey disciple.) Designed for advanced beginners, the June 25-27 clinic is taught by former pro Sean Brawley. Over the course of the three days, players get 12 total hours of on-court instruction on maintaining a consistent level of play while breaking patterns that lead to frustration and loss. Kripalu recommends that participants read “The Inner Game of Tennis” before attending. Students can also take advantage of Kripalu’s hiking trails, yoga classes, fitness center and three organic meals each day.

Though I’ve never taken a tennis clinic there, last summer I did spend a few days at Kripalu over Fourth of July weekend for an Anusara yoga retreat taught by Elena Brower. Although much of the schedule focused on yoga with Brower, I also took a number of other classes with Kripalu teachers, and found them to be very challenging and enjoyable. If you’re concerned that “good food” and “yoga retreat” are mutually exclusive, don’t worry—the meals were delicious and varied.

In addition to the classes, I hiked and swam, had a great massage (for an extra fee) and overall found myself feeling relaxed and refreshed. That isn’t to say I was completely cut off from my life. Without a television set or my computer, I was forced to text with a friend during the men’s Wimbledon final between Andy Roddick and Roger Federer. Even while sitting on a bench overlooking the Berkshire Mountains, I could feel the stress started building within me as the match went deeper and deeper into the fifth set. I missed my final yoga class because I couldn't tear myself away from the updates. Next time, I’m leaving my phone at home, too.

David Rosenberg is TENNS magazine’s photo editor and a frequent contributor to The Daily Spin.

2010 Guide to Camps & Clinics

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Whether you are a weekend tennis arrior at the local club, or a junior with aspirations to be the next college tennis star, your quest to improve your game is endless. That's why you read TENNIS Magazine and why we have compiled the following list of 40+ tennis camps for Summer 2010. Find the camp that's right for you and sign up today!

Best Tennis Resorts in the Caribbean: Contact info

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Below you’ll find contact information for the Caribbean resorts featured in the January/February issue of TENNIS magazine. Many of these resorts fit in more than one category, so mix and match when you’re checking them out. Also, check out special discount tennis deals, like Four Seasons Resort’s Avid Player package – unlimited court time for $210 a week (regularly $55 per day per player).

The rates below are for two people, from the lowest published rate in the low season (LS) for a room to the highest in the high season (HS) which is probably a suite; villa rates are higher. Check the websites and you’ll probably find seasonal specials that can chop 10% or 20% off the published rates.

• Almond Morgan Bay Resort, St.Lucia: 800/425-6663, www.almondresorts.com; 340 rooms, 6 courts; $400 LS to $863 HS all inclusive.

• Caneel Bay, St.John: 888/7673-9663, www.caneelbay.com; 176 rooms, 11 hard and Omni courts; $375 LS to $1,600 HS.

• Carlisle Bay, Antigua: 800/628-8929, www.carlisle-bay.com; 80 rooms, 9 courts; $725 LS to $2,800 HS

• Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic: 800/877-3643, www.casadecampo.com; 450 rooms, condos, villas, 13 HarTru courts (10 with lights); $178 LS to S345 HS.

• Club Med Punta Cana, Dominican Republic: 800/258-2633, www.clubmed.com; 543 rooms; 10 hard courts; $593 LS to $651 HS, all inclusive.

• Couples Swept Away, Jamaica: 800/268-7537, www.couples.com; 212 rooms, 10 courts; $530 LS to $725 HS.

• Curtain Bluff, Antigua: 888/289-9898; www.curtainblulff.com; 72 rooms, 4 hard courts (all with lights); $695 LS to $1,695 HS, all inclusive.

• David and John Lloyd Tennis Village at Sugar Hill, Barbados; 866/360-5292, www.aaltman.com; 40 rooms, 4 courts; $150 LS to $350 HS.

• Four Seasons Resort, Nevis; 800/819-5053, www.fourseasons.com; 196 rooms, 12 courts; $325 LS to S950 HS.

• Grand Lido, Negril: 877/467-8737, www.superclubs.com; 150 rooms, 4 courts (2 with lights); $440 LS to $820 HS.

• Half Moon Rose Hall, Jamaica: 866/648-6951, www.halfmoon.com; 250 rooms, suites and villas, 13 courts; $205 LS to $1,650 HS.

• Little Dix Bay, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands: 888/767-3966, www.littledixbay.com; 7 courts, 2 with lights; $395 LS to $1,700 HS.

• Malliouhana Hotel & Spa: 800/835-0796, www.malliouhana.com; 4 courts, all with lights; $345 LS to $1,440 HS.

• Peter Island Resort, British Virgin Islands: 800/346-44521, www.peterislandresort.com; 4 courts; $560 LS to $1,600 HS with meals.

• Raffles Resort Canouan, St.Vincent-Grenadines: 784/482-2145, www.rafflescanouan.com; 156 rooms and suites, 4 courts, with lights; $475 LS to $1,610 HS. •

• Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa, Puerto Rico: 877/636-0636, www.wyndhamriomar.com; 13 Har-Tru and hard courts (4 with lights); $250 LS to $465 HS.

• Ritz-Carlton Cancun, Cancun: 800/542-8680, www.ritz-carlton.com; 365 rooms and suites, 3 courts, with lights; $279 LS to $939 HS.

• Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands: 800/542-8680, www.ritz-carlton.com; 365 rooms and suites, 4 courts (clay and grass); $249-$1,349.

• Round Hill Hotel & Villas, Jamaica: 800/972-2157, www.roundhillhotel&villas.com; 74 rooms, 27 villas, 5 courts (2 with lights); $370 LS to $1,180 HS.

• St.James’s Club, Antigua: 800/858-4618, www.eliteislandresorts.com; 250 rooms and suites, 6 courts (all with lights); $275 LS to $605 HS.

• Sandy Lane Hotel, Barbados: 866/444-4080, www.sandylane.com; 112 rooms, 9 courts (all lighted); $950 LS to $4,900 HS.

• The Buccaneer, St.Croix: 800/255-3881; www.thebuccaneer.com; 8 Laykold courts (2 with lights); $265 LS to $945 HS.

• Tryall Club, Jamaica: 876/956-5660, www.tryallclub.com; 13 suites, 69 villas, 9 courts (2 with lights); $393 LS to $943 HS.

• Wyndham El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door Spa: 787/863-1000, www.elconquistadorresort.com; 4 courts, all lighted; $195 LS to $413 HS.

Dream Tennis - If you could have your vacation anywhere

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

If you could have your tennis vacation anywhere in the world, where would you go? We give you eight places to start looking.

By Ian Keown

A Jaguar XJ6 Sovereign meets you at the airport. The chauffeur calls ahead to put in your room-service order. You drive through wrought-iron gates, along a tree-lined road, past banks of bluebells and azaleas, up to the formal portico. There, a duty manager and a porter greet you by name.

Your luggage is already in your room. Just down the road are four well-maintained tennis courts. Is this a commercial for a $10,000 watch? No, it’s your introduction to a tennis vacation at Chewton Glen in the south of England. But that’s not the only place for a high-end tennis vacation. Switch up the setting and a few of the amenities, and it could be a once-in-a-lifetime getaway at any of the following eight resorts around the world.

Granted, these places are pricey. But think big—we meant “once-in-a-lifetime” literally.

The rates below are approximate conversions of local currencies in U.S. dollars, as of the end of April. They’re nightly double-occupancy room rates; “LS” means low season and “HS” means high season. Check for special deals and packages. You may find that you can save
a few hundred dollars here and there.

HOTEL RELAIS CERTOSA, FLORENCE, ITALY

From the courts at the Relais Certosa you can see the Monastero della Certosa del Galluzzo, which crowns a hill overlooking Florence. In fact, the Relais Certosa was once the guest housing for the monastery. Now refurbished, it has 69 rooms and suites decorated in a Tuscan style, with beamed ceilings and antiques enhanced with secular perks like satellite TVs and minibars. The dining room serves dishes like crostini or Florentine steaks and Chiantis from the surrounding vineyards. Take time out from the tennis and dining to let the Cistercian monks show you around their grounds. And if you feel like doing some sightseeing, the historic center of Florence is just down the road.

www.ﬂorencehotelcertosa.it; 63 rooms, 6 suites, from $150 LS and $400 HS, including breakfast; 4 lit courts (2 clay, 1 hard, 1 synthetic grass), $19 per court hourly, pro, lessons, player matching available

HOTEL PUENTE ROMANO, MARBELLA, MÁLAGA, SPAIN

Vacationers aren’t the only folks who head to the hotel Puente Romano in Marbella, “Beautiful Sea,” in the south of Spain to take in the Mediterranean. The center court of this hotel has hosted Davis Cup matches, and the 293 rooms and suites have welcomed stars like Sean Connery, Elizabeth Taylor, and Antonio Banderas. The Puente Romano Tennis and Fitness Club has 10 courts and its own snack bar, a venue within a venue for eating and drinking throughout the day. There are also three outdoor pools, four paddle-ball courts, six restaurants, and subtropical gardens with 400 species of ﬂ owers and plants. In the evenings, drive a short distance to Puerto Banos, where you’ll ﬁ nd bars, clubs, and boutiques. If what you have in mind is a vacation with lots of tennis and plenty of night life, this is your place.

www.puenteromano.com; 293 rooms and suites, from $345 LS and $680 HS; 10 lit courts (8 clay, 2 hard), $38 per court for 50 minutes, $11 extra for lights, 5 pros, lessons, clinics, player matching available

BIO-HOTEL STANGLWIRT, TIROL, AUSTRIA

When it opened in 1978, the Bio-Hotel was a tennis camp run by Peter Burwash International, and PBI’s multilingual pros still offer their signature programs here. But now this family-owned, 150-room hotel has a dramatically designed spa carved into the cliff side with four different saunas. This being the Alps, there are gorgeous views of the Wilder Kaiser mountain range and plenty of outdoor exercise options like mountain biking and hiking on trails so steep that they have cables attached to the rocks to help you ascend at parts. So why “Bio”? It refers to the eco-friendly nature of the hotel—they grow their own produce and make every attempt to blend into the environment. Many buildings have grass-covered roofs to blend in with the surroundings.

www.stanglwirt.com; 150 rooms, from $385 LS and $585 HS, including breakfast, afternoon snack, and dinner; 8 unlit outdoor red-clay courts, 6 indoor courts, $13–$28 an hour, PBI pros, clinics, round robins, player matching available

HOTEL VILA VITA PARC, PORCHES, ALGARVE, PORTUGAL

At this cliff-top hotel, you walk to the ﬁ ve-court tennis complex past a botanical garden on the Algarve Coast. Guests have access to an all-purpose resort—swimming pools (indoor and outdoor), health club, and spa that offers treatments like acupuncture and massages. Golfers can keep their swings tuned on a nine-hole pitch-and-putt course and driving range, and gourmands will delight in six restaurants where they can sample Portuguese specialities. The 182 rooms and suites are designed with Moorish accents to mimic the ﬁ shing villages down the road.

www.vilavitahotels.com; 182 rooms and suites and 41 villas, from $295 LS and $775 HS, breakfast included; 5 unlit hard courts, $15 per court per hour, pro, lessons, clinics, round robins, player matching available

AMANPURI, PHUKET ISLAND, THAILAND

When was the last time you stayed in a hotel with an in-house tailor who comes to your room for private ﬁ ttings? Or one where the beach attendants sprinkle water on the sand to form a pathway to the sea so you won’t burn your feet? It’s another world at Amanpuri. Each pavilion suite includes a Thai-style sala, or gazebo, with an outdoor dining area. When you get around to tennis, you’ll ﬁ nd six courts, video analysis, and a veteran pro, David Bush, who is a former hitting partner of Bjorn Borg’s.

www.amanresorts.com; 183 rooms, pavilions, and villas, from $585 LS and $750 HS; 6 courts, all lit (2 cushioned hard courts, 2 hard, 2 synthetic grass), complimentary court time, six pros (David Bush is there November to April), clinics, player matching, video analysis available

GSTAAD PALACE, GSTAAD, SWITZERLAND

This is where Roy Emerson has been coming for 35 summers to conduct his acclaimed tennis camps. He’s a smart guy—who wouldn’t want to spend a few weeks in such a setting, even if it involves coaching duffers? After participating in Emmo’s daily on-court drills, unwind in the indoor and outdoor pools, with mountain bikes and hikes, or in the new spa. What if it rains? There are indoor courts nearby, but you can also stay put in the hotel, an imposing family-owned stone building with ﬁ replaces and frescoed ceilings, and ﬁ ve restaurants where you can recharge after a face-off on the court. Even without Emerson in residence, the Palace is quite a place.

www.gstaadpalace.com; 104 rooms and suites, from $635 LS (July) and $1,024 HS (February), including breakfast and lunch or dinner (there are separate rates for the eight weeks that Roy Emerson is in); 4 red-clay courts, complimentary court time, pros, clinics, player matching available

ONE & ONLY LE SAINT GÉRAN, MAURITIUS

Located on its own peninsula on the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, this hotel has a Peter Burwash International tennis academy—ﬁ ve courts by the edge of a lagoon and beside a golf academy and nine-hole Gary Player course. To make sure you’re in game-day shape, the One&Only has a holistic spa and offers personalized sports programs and nutritional analysis. The well-appointed suites have terraces that face either the ocean or the bay, where you can waterski, scuba dive, or go deep-sea ﬁ shing. If that’s not reason enough to get you to ﬂ y to this island, here’s another: There are two restaurants run by Michelin-starred chefs, one with haute cuisine by Alain Ducasse and one with nouvelle Indian by Vineet Bhatia.

www.oneandonlyresorts.com; 162 suites, from $1,078 LS and $1,830 HS; 5 synthetic-grass lit courts, complimentary court time, PBI tennis academy, clinics, demos, player matching available

CHEWTON GLEN, NEW MILTON, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND

This 58-room, red-brick manor house is far from your average tennis getaway. It’s a Relais & Châteaux property surrounded by 130 acres of private parkland. There’s a nine-hole golf course, three lakes, hiking trails (you can walk to a nearby beach), and a spa with 10 treatment rooms. You might think tennis is an afterthought, but you’ll ﬁ nd a private tennis center in a woodland setting. You have the option of two synthetic-grass outdoor courts or two carpeted indoor courts, the latter in a sort of tennis cathedral—a single-span wood-framed building with two end walls of windows that ﬂ ood the courts with natural light and are louvered for natural ventilation when they’re open. Meanwhile, at the Marryat Restaurant, the game comes from local suppliers.

www.chewtonglen.com; 58 rooms and suites, from $595–$755 year round; 4 courts (2 indoor; no lights on the outdoor courts), complimentary court time outdoors, $24–$28 per hour indoors. resident pro, clinics, and player matching with local club membership available

South Carolina - Serving Up Sothern Hospitality

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Palmetto State pride inspires a thriving community and rich southern culture. Numerous historical sites, culinary wonders, and miles of crystal white sand are just a few reasons South Carolina lives up to its reputation as an enchanting destination. The region boasts an endless array of world-class resorts with top-notch Tennis amenities, including 6 resorts who garnered notable recognition in TENNIS Magazine’s Top 50 U.S. Tennis Resorts of 2008. There’s even more fun to be had in this seaside state – professional tennis is where the action is. In April the WTA Tour’s hottest ticket, the Family Circle Cup, puts you courtside just outside Charleston for some of the best tennis in the world. Make this grand slam retreat your next getaway and see
for yourself all the comforts and cultural treasures South Carolina has in store.

FAMILY CIRCLE CUP

Experience the best in women’s professional tennis during 9 action-packed days of the Family Circle Cup, April 11 – 19 in Charleston, SC. Enjoy breathtaking tennis, on-site shopping, dining and special events and explore one of our nation’s most charming cities. Visit FamilyCircleCup.com/ travel to learn about travel packages, which combine great tickets with amazing accommodations for the ultimate tennis vacation. Or, gather your tennis teammates and enjoy one of our Team Getaway Packages, which are perfect for groups of 6 or more. Mark your calendar and make plans now to attend!

(800-677-2293 or www.FamilyCircleCup.com)

PALMETTO DUNES RESORT

Nestled along a pristine three-mile stretch of beach on Hilton Head Island, Palmetto Dunes Resort features 25 tennis courts, has been consistently ranked one of the “50 Greatest U.S. Tennis Resorts” by TENNIS Magazine since 1975, and was named the “#1 Family Resort in the U.S. and Canada” by Travel + Leisure Family. Tennis Resorts Online recently named the resort’s award-winning tennis instruction program one of the “World’s Best Tennis Centers.” Off-court adventures abound at this 2,000- acre family-friendly vacation destination, including kayaking, biking, golf, fishing, nature tours, dining, shopping and much more. For golf lovers, Palmetto Dunes features three award-winning layouts by legendary course designers. Luxury homes and villas are available for rental with spectacular golf, lagoon and beach views.

(866-846-2799 or www.palmettodunes.com)

KIAWAH ISLAND GOLF RESORT

There’s an abun dance of forehands, backhands, serves and volleys at Kiawah Island Golf Resort on gorgeous Kiawah Island, a true tennis lover’s paradise. Under the direction of Hall of Fame tennis pro Roy Barth, Kiawah Island Golf Resort has been ranked a No. 1 Best Tennis Resort by TE NNIS Magazine. With eight pros and 41 clinics every week, including a signature three-day, eight-hour Adult Doubles Mini-Camp, it’s no wonder Kiawah Island Golf Resort is a perennial Top 10 resort. For the golfers in your group, there are five great courses to choose from, one of them designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus.

(800-576-1570 or www.kiawahresort.com)

Meet Your New Pro

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A personal introduction to the best resort instructors in America.

Howard Moore
Saddlebrook Tennis

With over 30 years of teaching experience, Howard Moore, a native of England,born in Kuwait, serves as the Program Director for the Hopman Tennis Program at Saddlebrook Resort. Howard is responsible for all of the day-to-day operations of the resort’s tennis programs including adult and junior camps and Saddlebrook Preparatory School, and manages and leads the 40 tennis pros on staff. Howard trained under the legendary Harry Hopman at worldwide facilities… from teaching at the Treasure Island Tennis and Yacht Club in St. Petersburg, Florida to directing the Harry Hopman Program in Bologna, Italy, and conducting clinics in Japan, India, Mexico, Columbia and Kuwait City, Kuwait.

For more information, call 813-973-1111 or visit www.saddlebrook.com.

Michael McFarlane
Shadow Mountain Resort & Club

Michael mcfarlane, Director of Tennis for over 15 years at Shadow Mountain Resort & Club, leads the Desert Tennis Academy, the place for your USTA team to get their pre-season tune up. The Academy specializes in singles and doubles strategy designed specifically for team players. The professional staff works with teams to create a strong line-up and get team members working together. During each session, time is spent on formations, shot selection and on how to win. The Academy’s goal is that players leave the resort with a better understanding of the game and how to contribute to a team’s overall success. The Fall season brings many tennis teams to Shadow Mountain fostering a competitive team environment. The resort offers various room options, making Shadow Mountain Resort an ideal place for teams looking for affordable accommodations and a great tennis vacation.

For more information, call 800.472.3713 or visit www.shadowmountainresort.com.

Phil Hendric
John Newcombe Tennis Ranch

For over 30 years the casual and family like atmosphere at the John Newcombe Tennis Ranch partnered with the dynamic personalities of the pros, inspired by John Newcombe’s teaching philosophies, create a resort unlike any in the world. Aussie “Jacquesy” and Sal direct the Adult programs and ensure guest satisfaction with quality instruction and entertainment off the courts. It is their humor, knowledge and love of the Ranch and guests that make the experience special. Phil Hendrie directs the Academy and junior camps, and is assisted by Jimmy Brown and Graham Miller from Australia. Phil, however is the benchmark for success, and there is no other director with his incredible enthusiasm, love of the kids and game, anywhere in the world. His unique personality and utter commitment to the kids and the Ranch is the recipe for the Ranch’s incredible success!

For more information, call 830-625-9105 or visit www.newktennis.com.

Michael Leach
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club

The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is the birthplace of tennis in Northeast Florida and has evolved to be one of the top respected tennis centers in the nation today. The resort’s tennis programming is guided by Michael Leach, Ponte Vedra’s charismatic Director of Tennis. Leach’s illustrious tennis career includes numerous junior titles, a NCAA Singles Championship and six successful years as a world ranked touring professional. Leach’s enthusiastic teaching style and zeal for the game is mirrored in the top-ranked professional staff, motivating all to reach their full potential and attracting tennis enthusiasts to the resort year after year.

For more information, call 800-234-7842 or visit www.pvresorts.com.

Cathy Nicoloff
Wailea Fantasy Tennis Camp

In fall 2006, tennis promoter Todd Nicholson of The Player’s Edge Tennis Association teamed up with Tennis Director Cath y Nicoloff of the Wailea Tennis Club to launch the inaugural Wailea Fantasy Tennis Camp – the ultimate adult tennis camp experience in Maui, Hawaii. Now entering its third year, the event has attracted participants from throughout the U.S. as well as tennis legends like Mats Wilander, Corina Morariu, Tom Gullikson, Jonath an St ark, Robby Ginepri and Lindsay Davenport. Run by Wailea Tennis Club’s professional staff, the camp offers world-class instruction from featured instructors, social events and five nights’ accommodations at the luxurious Four Seasons Resort Maui.

For more information, call 808-879-1958 or visit www.waileatennis.com.

Brian Kiggins
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort

Brian Kigg ans, Head Tennis Professional at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island, S.C., knows that practice makes perfect. Whether he’s working with juniors or adults, Kiggans emphasizes the importance of proper form, technique, fundamentals and footwork. Since joining the acclaimed Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center in 2002, this USPTR and USPTA-certified instructor has enjoyed the opportunity to work with players from across the country and around the world. He stresses net play and volleys, tailoring instruction programs to each player’s individual needs. “I love tennis and I love seeing how people improve with the right instruction,” he enthused. “Taking lessons is key if you want to maximize your game.”

For more information, call 800-827-3006 or visit www.palmettodunes.com.

The Ultimate Women's Weekend Getaway

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

No husbands. No kids. No excuses. Gather your best gal pals and experience the best in tennis, spa, and dining.

Shadow Mountain Resort & Club

Michael McFarlane, Director of Tennis for over 15 years at Shadow Mountain Resort & Club, leads the Desert Tennis Academy, the place for your USTA team to get their pre-season tune up. The Academy specializes in singles and doubles strategy designed specifically for team players. The rofessional staff works with teams to create a strong line-up and get team members working together. During each session, time is spent on formations, shot selection and on how to win. The Academy’s goal is that players leave the resort with a better understanding of the game and how to contribute to a team’s overall success. The Fall season brings many tennis teams to Shadow Mountain fostering a competitive team environment. The resort offers various room options, making Shadow
Mountain Resort an ideal place for teams looking for affordable
accommodations and a great tennis vacation.

For more information, call 800.472.3713 or visit shadowmountainresort.com.

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort

Experience the popular 3-Day/2-Night “Where the Boys Aren’t” Girls Getaway at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort on Longboat Key, FL – named one of the “Top 10 Girlfriends Getaways in the US” by AOL and The Complete Girl’s Getaway Guide. Enjoy the private beach and a specially prepared tote with flip flops and all the best magazines for beach reads, a wine tasting seminar, create your own cocktail session, fitness classes, in-suite coffee klatch, waterfront dining and a $100 resort credit, which can be used for tennis clinics, dining, shopping at our two designer boutiques, spa services or water sports rentals. Rates start at just $314 per person for the complete package.

Please call 800.4.COLONY or visit colonybeachresort.com/girls for reservations.

The Boar’s Head

Discover an unmatched setting for your next tennis getaway. The Boar’s Head is nestled in the Mid-Atlantic’s Virginia Piedmont countryside with scenic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Ranked among “America’s Top 50 Tennis Resorts” by Tennis Magazine, The Boar’s Head offers year-round comprehensive tennis programming with 26 USTA-regulation courts. Benefit from professional instruction with one of our six USPTR-certified teaching pros. Participate in adult clinics, junior camps and private lessons. Cross-train in our state-of-the-art fitness facility. Enjoy awardwinning accommodations, innovative cuisine, challenging golf on our Audubon certified course, over 22,000 sf of function space, an invigorating spa, and beautiful surroundings steeped in history. The Boar’s Head hosts some of the finest players on the USTA Women’s Pro Circuit every year and we are pleased to hold our 8th Boyd Tinsley $50,000 USTA Women’s Pro Tennis Championships in April 2010. The Boar’s Head…an exceptional destination.

For more information, call 800.476.1988 or visit boarsheadinn.com.

Saddlebrook Resort

The first thing one notices approaching Saddlebrook Resort is the Welcome Center and gate with a uniformed attendant who greets you and asks for your name and the reason for your visit. Once that information is noted, you enter 480 acres of manicured Florida grounds feeling secure knowing all who enter must be cleared at the gate. Add to that a total of 45 tennis courts in every Grand Slam surface, world-famous Hopman Tennis Program instructors, luxurious suites and rooms, a European-style Spa, award-winning restaurants and a half-million gallon Superpool, and you have the perfect resort for a women’s tennis getaway weekend. This has been the official resort of the WTA Tour and has hosted women tennis players of all levels for years and now it is your turn to come and play with the serenity and comfort only found at Saddlebrook Resort.

For more information, call 800.729.8383 or visit saddlebrook.com.

Destination: Florida - The Ultimate Tennis Vacation Guide

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Need a breather from an arduous workweek or just plain need to let loose? The Sunshine State provides the ideal reprieve and answers the call for an exhilarating vacation destination – taking fun and sun to the next level. Florida serves up many of the world’s best resorts, tennis academies and spas; sure to stimulate your vacation on court and off.

Longboat Key Club & Resort

Off the coast of Sarasota, Longboat Key Club & Resort offers superlative tennis facilities, including the all new Tennis Gardens. With an array of recreational activities, you can swim in the sparkling Gulf waters off the private, white sand beach, take a treatment at the 9,000-square-foot Island House Spa, or break out the clubs at one of our championship golf courses. Dining options include five distinct restaurants, and, if you overindulge, innovative fitness classes are always in progress at the newly opened Mind & Motion Studio or Fitness Centre. Depending on your specific needs, Longboat Key Club & Resort offers guest rooms, fully equipped club suites, one- and two-bedroom, and deluxe twobedroom accommodations, all featuring private balconies. All rooms and suites include high-definition televisions, Egyptian cotton sheets and towels, and custom made furnishings. Longboat Key Club and Resort offers the amenities to ensure that your vacation is truly a memorable one.

(800-922-1009 or www.longboatkeyclub.com)

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort

Resting on the edge of a magnificent private Gulf of Mexico beach on Longboat Key near Sarasota, The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has raised the care and feeding of tennis players to high art. This perennial Top 10 in TENNIS Magazine’s U.S. resort rankings, supplements free court time and conscientious game watching with a wide range of optional weekly clinics and drill sessions for adults and kids alike. The hotel’s friendly tennis staff includes 10 qualified professionals who give innovative and fun lessons and clinics to guests of all ages and ability levels. Two full-time tennis hosts can help guests reserve a court, schedule private or group instruction and find a match of your choice. Families can also look forward to complimentary children’s programs, while everyone can bed down in a spacious one- or two-bedroom villa just steps from the beach. An award-winning restaurant, a spa, a complimentary fitness center and a gourmet market round out the amenities. Complete group, league and team tennis package specials are available at special fall rates.

(800-4-COLONY or www.colonybeachresort.com)

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club

Magazine’s pick for No. 1 Tennis Resort in the U.S. for 2006, has been a northeast Florida landmark since its celebrated opening in 1928. This AAA Five- Diamond rated oceanfront resort features 250 luxurious rooms and suites, Atlantic surf, beach, golf, pools, gym, spa, shopping and fine dining. Framed by graceful palms, the Racquet Club delights tennis enthusiasts with 15 Har-Tru courts, pro shop, locker rooms and observation deck. Former touring pro Mike Leach and his staff offer a wide variety of lively programs including drill clinics, specialized coaching and round robins. The highlight of each summer is the “Leach at the Beach” tennis camps.

(800-234-7842 or www.pvresorts.com)

Saddlebrook Resort

Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, 30 minutes north of Tampa, is renowned for its demanding 5-hour-a-day Hopman Tennis Programs, but the regimen is not all work. The more leisurely amenities of Saddlebrook include a spa, fitness center, lake-sized pool, two golf courses designed by Arnold Palmer and several restaurants. The tennis programs are tailored to a variety of skill levels, for children to adults, and combine technical instruction with relentless drills. The resort’s 45 hard, clay and grass courts are the perfect venue for honing strokes and improving conditioning. Want to branch out into new sports? Saddlebrook is world headquarters for the Arnold Palmer Golf Academy, where top professionals are trained in Mr. Palmer’s teaching philosophy. APGA offers year-round clinics, tailored to the individual player.

(800-729-8383 or www.saddlebrookresort.com)

The Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy

For those eager to take their game to the highest level possible, the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Bradenton offers 34 hard courts, one hard stadium court, 16 soft clay courts, one red clay court, and four indoor courts and a variety of programs for kids and adults. The NBTA also offers the Strategy Zone, a theater of learning with 16 match play analysis stations and weekly classes, V-1 stroke production analysis, match play competition, and IMG Performance Institute (physical and mental conditioning, nutrition, sports medicine, regeneration, communication and leadership programs). Lodging on campus includes luxurious villas and dormitories. Come train where Maria Sharapova, Tommy Haas, Nicole Vaidisova, Monica Seles, Andre Agassi and many others have trained. Bollettieri programs are intense, but they are also a great learning experience, geared toward all levels of play and a lot of fun.

(800-872-6425 or www.imgacademies.com)

2010 Guide to Camps & Clinics

Sat, 11 Mar 2000 00:00:00 GMT

MIDWEST

Wisconsin:
Minnesota:
Iowa:
Missouri:
Illinois:
Kansas: University of Wisconsin - Madison
St. Olaf College - Northfield
Coe College - Cedar Rapids
Triple A Golf & Tennis Club - St. Louis
Northern Illinois University - DeKalb
Southwestern College - Winfield

Illinois:
Indiana:
Kansas:
Michigan:
Minnisota:
Missouri:
Ohio:

Oklahoma:
Wisconsin: Bradley University - Peoria | Northwestern University - Evanston
Indiana University - Bloomington
University of Kansas - Lawrence
Michigan State University - East Lansing
University of Minnesota - Minneapolis
University of Missouri - Columbia
Denison University - Granville | Ohio University - Athens | Miami University of Ohio - Oxford
Oberlin College - Oberlin
University of Oklahoma - Norman
Wayland Academy - Beaver Dam

ALL-AMERICAN TENNIS CAMP
Junior Camp | Wooster, Columbus, Oxford and Cleveland, OH | (614) 886-3558
www.sportcamp101.com

“Voted the #1 Sports Camp in Ohio.” One of the top learning environments in the nation for more than 20 years. Tailored instructional programs for each level. 5.5-6 hours of tennis daily featuring cutting edge teaching techniques by first rate staff. Boys and Girls ages 8-18. Traditional, Match Play and College Prep camps available.

COACH STEVE WILKINSON’S 33RD ANNUAL TENNIS AND LIFE CAMPS
Adult and Junior Camp | St. Peter, MN | (507) 931-1614
www.gustavus.edu/tlc

12 hours of daily tennis instruction emphasizing technique, strategy, mental training, positive reinforcement, fun & sportsmanship. 4:1 ratio, 30 courts (24 outdoor & 6 indoor), 15 ball machines. Top 10 Junior Camp. Top 25 Adult Camp.

HERRMANN TENNIS ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP AT WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Junior Camp | Kalamazoo, MI | Northbrook, IL | (847) 498-5333
www.HerrmannTennisAcademy.com

Exceeding the needs of the competitive junior player! 4:1 ratio, over 32 hours of tennis weekly. Superior coaching. State of the art facilities at Western Michigan University, home of the Boy’s 16’s & 18’s National Championship.

RAMEY TENNIS & EQUESTRIAN SCHOOLS
Adult and Junior Camp | Owensboro, KY | (270) 570-3054
www.rameycamps.com

Rated top 25 in the world by TENNIS Magazine in 2009. Hardcore camps with professional instruction. 4:1 staff/camper ratio. Year-round programs offered with indoor courts, ball machines and video.

ROD SCHROEDER NATIONAL TENNIS CAMP
Junior Camp | Kenosha, WI | 847-681-8113
www.rodschroedertenniscamp.com

#1 Junior Tennis Camp in the Midwest. Owner operated. It makes a BIG difference! We offer programs for all abilities. 4:1 student to teacher ratio.

SUMMER JUNIOR TENNIS CAMPS SPONSORED BY FILA
Junior Camp | St. Louis , MO | kstahlhuth@wustl.edu | Dayton, OH
Eric.Mahone@notes.udayton.edu

The Washington University and University of Dayton Tennis Camps sponsored by FILA will provide a structured tennis-learning environment around fun drills & competition. Washington University, June 7-11, 14-18. University of Dayton, June 21-25.

NORTHEAST

Maine:
Massachusetts:
Connecticut:
New York:
New Jersey:
Pennsylvania: Bowdoin College - Brunswick
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
University of Connecticut - Storrs | Wesleyan University - Middletown
Sutton East Tennis Club - Manhattan
Ramapo College - Mahwah, The Hun School - Princeton
Shady Side Academy - Pittsburgh, Gettysburg College - Gettysburg

Connecticut:
Maryland:
Massachussetts:

New Hampshire:
New Jersey:

New York:
Pennsylvania:
Virginia:

Washington, DC: Sacred Heart University - Farfield
Salisbury University - Salisbury   |   University of Maryland - College Park
Amherst College - Amherst   |   Williams College - Williamstown   |   Curry College - Milton
Mount Holyoke College - South Hadley   |   M.I.T. - Cambridge
The Derryfield School - Manchester
The Peddie School - Highstown   |   The Lawrenceville School - Lawrenceville
Cherry Hill Health & Racquet Club - Cherry Hill
University at Buffalo - Buffalo
Elizabethtown College - Lancaster
The College of William & Mary - Williamsburg   |   University of Virginia - Charlottesville
Wintergreen Resort - Wintergreen
Georgetown University

CAMP BRIDGES
Juniors/Adults | Warren, VT | (802) 583-2922
www.bridgesresort.com/tennis-at-bridges

Nestled in the heart of the Mad River Valley and ranked in the top 50 Tennis Resorts by TENNIS Magazine, The Bridges Family Resort offers customized tennis packages for the whole family. A full recreation center, 3 pools, 10 outdoor courts, and 2 indoor courts guarantees fun, rain or shine.

COLLEGE TENNIS EXPOSURE CAMP
Junior Camp | Bethlehem, PA | (813) 684-9031
www.collegetennis.com

Coach Ed Krass’s 22nd Annual College Exposure Tennis Camp! The nation’s only tennis camp taught exclusively by head college coaches. Collegiate style drills, team match play and college tennis seminars. For ages 15-18.

DELAWARE VALLEYTENNIS ACADEMY
Junior Camp | Bryn Mawr, PA | (610) 527-2387
www.dvta.com

DVTA Overnight Camp: A/C Dorms at Villanova University weekly July 4-31; Day Camp: Half & Full Day weekly June 7-Sept 3

FROG HOLLOW RACQUET CLUB
Junior Camp | Lansdale, PA | (610) 584-5502
www.frogtennis.com

Frog Hollow Racquet Club offers an exciting way to learn tennis, meet friends and have a great time! Frog Hollow offers QuickStart camp for players 10 and under, Junior Camp for ages 11 – 18, High School Training Camp & a competitive High Performance Camp. Camp is Monday through Friday 9am - 4 pm (plus half day options and extended day!) Camp runs June 14th - September 3rd. Weekly sign ups available. REFERENCE THIS LISTING AND GET $10 OFF YOUR FIRST WEEK OF 2010 CAMP (can’t be combined with other offers).

FUTURE STARS TENNIS DAY & OVERNIGHT CAMP
Junior Camp | Armonk, NY | Armonk, Purchase | Westchester, Old Westbury - Nassau, and Hamptons, NY | (914) 273-8500
www.fscamps.com

For 30 years, thousands of campers have enhanced their skills, tucked away lifelong memories, and made lasting friendships. Full Day and Overnight programs with swimming and transportation. Ratio 4:1. International staff.

KINYON/JONES TENNIS CAMP
Adult and Junior Camp | Hanover, NH | 603-646-0751
www.kjtctennis.com

Directed by Chuck Kinyon, Dave Jones, and Bob Dallis, Dartmouth College Coaching Staff. One of Tennis Magazine’s 10 Best Junior Camps 2004. Over 30 years of camping experience. June-August. Rates on request.

NEW ENGLAND TENNIS HOLIDAYS
Adult Camp | North Conway, NH | Sugarbush, VT, Vero Beach, FL | (800) 869-0949
www.netennisholidays.com

The #1 adult tennis camp offers exceptional lodging, dining and tennis experience at Sugarbush, Vermont, Ocean Edge, Cape Cod,
Mass and The Blvd Village & Tennis Club, Vero Beach, Florida.

PETER KAPLAN’S WESTHAMPTON BEACH (NY)
Adult and Junior Camp | Westhampton Beach, NY | (631) 288-4021
www.westhamptontennis.com

Ocean Beaches & Historic Inn: “World’s Best Camp” Tennis Channel & Tennis Resorts Online “L.I. s Best” - Dan’s Papers “Best Place” - LI Alive “Northeast Spectacular Tennis Getaway” - Court time Magazine “NYS Top Vacation Program” Half/full 1-7 day programs. Flexible scheduling. 3:1 ratio. Fr $99/day including accommodations. Fr $45/day for day campers. Day & Overnight programs. USTA Member Benefits for adults & juniors.

THE TENNIS ACADEMY AT HARVARD
Adult and Junior Camp | Boston, MA | (617) 678-0142
www.thetennisacademy.com

Great summer tennis instruction in Boston! Owned & operated by Harvard’s varsity men’s & women’s tennis coaches. Join us for the time of your life!

VERMONT TENNIS VACATIONS
Adult and Junior Camp | Burlington, VT | 800-727-4295
www.vermonttennisvacations.com

Feed your game! Multi-day camps and a la carte clinics with 4:1 ratio, featuring world-class coaches. AAA Four Diamond service offering (new) Spa, Cooking Classes, Award-Winning Dining. Minutes from Burlington nestled in Vermont’s Green Mountains.

WINDRIDGE TENNIS & SPORTS CAMPS
Junior Camp | Burlington, VT | Roxbury & Craftsbury Common, VT | (802) 860-2005
www.windridgecamps.com

Windridge Tennis Camps stand unique among camps. We incorporate a highly specialized tennis program within the traditional framework of a rural New England camp setting.

WOODSTOCK LEGENDS CAMPS
Adult Camp | Woodstock, VT | (877)-213-8403
www.woodstockinn.com

Enjoy tennis at Vermont’s most beautiful resort! Legends Camps: Tim Mayotte - July 16-18; Johan Kriek - August 13-15. Spring Camp May 14-16; Autumn in Vermont Camp September 17-19. All camps are three days of instruction & two nights’ accommodations. 877-213-8403

SOUTH

Maryland:
Virginia:
South Carolinia:
Georgia:
Alabama: University of Maryland - Baltimore County - Baltimore
University of Mary Washington - Fredericksburg
Winthrop University - Rock Hill
Georgia Tech - Atlanta
Troy University - Troy | Highland Park Tennis Center, Birmingham

Alabama:
Florida:
Georgia:
Louisiana:
North Carolina:
South Carolina:

Tennesse:
Puerto Rico: University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa   |   Samford University - Birmingham
Rollins College - Winter Park   |   University of West Florida - Pensacola
Emory University - Atlanta   |   University of Georgia - Athens
Tulane University - New Orleans
Duke University - Durham   |   Wake Forest University - Winston-Salem   |   Asheville Althetic Club - Asheville
Furman University - Greenville   |   Charleston Tennis Camp - Charleston
Francis Marion University - Florence
Middle Tennesse State University - Murfreesboro
Gigi Fernandez - Nike Tennis Camp - Humacao

4 STAR CAMPS
Junior Camp | Charlottesville, VA | 800-334-7827
www.4starcamps.com

Instructional programs at University of Virginia, Stony Brook University on Long Island, NY for ages 9-18. Private lessons, plus special High School Players Camp.

EVERT TENNIS ACADEMY
Junior Camp | Boca Raton, FL | (561) 488-2001
www.evertacademy.com

Quality tennis instruction, 4:1 student to teacher ratio. Boarding & non-boarding for juniors. On & off-campus activities organized daily for boarders. Programs for all abilities.

EXTREME TENNIS ACADEMY
Junior Camp | Hollywood, Fl South Florida | (954) 478-3941
www.extremetennisacademy.com

“Rated one of Florida’s best. World class training. Boarding & non-boarding. Ages 10-18 all levels. National & International Players. Personalized attention. Certified Coaches. Weekly May 31st.-August 27th. Ratio 5:1”

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY TENNIS CAMPS
Junior Camp | Tallahassee, FL | 850-644-1739
www.seminoletenniscamps.com

Overnight High Performance and Regular Camps for players of all ages. “Dartfish” Video analysis, individual instruction, small group drilling and famous Davis Cup Team Competition

IMG BOLLETTIERI TENNIS ACADEMY
Adult and Junior Camp | Bradenton, FL | 1-800-872-6425
www.imgacademies.com

For over 30 years, the IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy has produced some of the world’s best players. We offer programs during the summer and throughout the entire year for all ages and ability levels. Train with the best coaches in the industry today!

JOHN NEWCOMBE TENNIS CAMPS
Adult and Junior Camp | New Braunfels, TX | (800) 444-6204
www.newktennis.com

Over 35 years of experience, Newks offers programs for the entire family. Training for all ages & abilities from beginners to national champions.

KIAWAH ISLAND MINI-CAMPS/CLINICS
Adult and Junior Camp | Charleston, SC | (843) 768-2838
www.kiawahtennis.com

The #1 RANKED FAMILY TENNIS RESORT in the U.S. Nationally known programs including daily clinics, drill & three day mini-camps for adults & juniors.

PALMETTO DUNES
Adult and Junior Camp | Hilton Head, SC | 843-785-1152
www.palmettodunes.com/hiltonhead-tennis.php

For 30+ years, the Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center has earned the distinction of being a leader in world-class tennis instruction. Home to some of the nation’s finest clinics, camps & instructrional programs. Ranked among the “50 Greatest Tennis Resorts” by TENNIS Magazine since 1975.

RICK MACCI TENNIS ACADEMY
Junior Camp | Boca Raton, FL | (561) 445-2747
www.rickmacci.com

Voted #1 Jr. Tennis Camp in the U.S. under the direction of 2005 USPTA Pro of the Year in North America, Rick Macci. All ages, all levels.

SADDLEBROOK TENNIS
Adult and Junior Camp | Tampa, FL | (800) 729-8383 x4200
www.saddlebrooktennis.com

Adult and Junior camps offered year-round. Beautiful resort with 45 courts. First-class instruction. Home to American Tennis
Superstars: James Blake, John Isner, Mardy Fish and Bob & Mike Bryan!

SEAHAWK TENNIS CAMP
Junior Camp | Wilmington, NC | (910) 619-9343
www.seahawktenniscamp.com

Day and Overnight Junior Tennis Camp offered at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington Varsity Tennis Facility. Ages 6 - 18 years of age. Ability levels range from Beginners to elite tournament players. Directed by Head Men’s Tennis Coach Mait DuBois. Located less than 10 minutes from Wrightsville Beach.

2010 TEXAS A&M TENNIS CAMP
Junior Camp | College Station, TX | (979) 862-2533
www.aggietenniscamp.com

Nationally recognized directors, unmatched credentials. 6:1 ratio, 6 hours of tennis daily, tournament & match play. Activities create fun, friends & lifelong memories. Experienced High School & College coaches, top collegiate players. $5 million tennis facility.

TIGER TENNIS CAMP
Adult and Junior Camp | Sewanee, TN | (931) 598-1485
http://tenniscamps.sewanee.edu

Two camps that offer instruction for all levels & player development for collegiate player preparation. Mountain lakes, fun activities, 4:1 ratio for drills & supervised match play included. Adult Camps: May 28-30 & June 4-6. Juniors/Tournament Player: June 6-11, June 13-18, June 20-25, June 27-July 2

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS - LONGHORN TENNIS CAMP
Adult and Junior Camp | Austin, TX | (512) 471-4404
www.longhorntenniscamp.com

“Innovation, tradition and fun for 25 summers. Experience the Texas System that has produced All-Americans, Professional Players, and 2 National Championship Teams. Day and overnight Junior camps June 1 - Aug 1. Adult Camp June 26-27.”

WINTERGREEN RESORT TENNIS ACADEMY
Adult and Junior Camp | Wintergreen, VA | (434) 325-8235

World-Ranked Camp & Resort. Year Round Academies. Daily Programs for All. Indoor & Outdoor Courts. Video/Sports Psychology. Spa/Fitness Center. Cool Mountain Temperatures.

WEST

California:

Oregon: Azusa Pacific University - Azusa | Mills College - Oakland | University of Redlands - Redlands
University of California - Davis | Menlo College - Atherton
Pacific University - Forest Grove

Arizona:
California:

Colorado:

Idaho:
Montana:
Oregon:
Utah:
Texas:
Washington: University of Arizona - Tuscon
Stanford University - Stanford   |   Lake Tahoe   |   UC, Santa Cruz   |   Santa Clara University
Pebble Beach   |   UC, Santa Barbara   |   Pepperdine University - Malibu   |   UC, San Diego - La Jolla
Claremont-McKenna College - Claremont   |   La Jolla Country Day   |   Bakersfield Racquet Club
Irvine Valley College
University of Northern Colorado - Greeley   |   Fountain Valley School - Colorado
Millennium Harvest House - Boulder
Sun Valley Resort
Montana State University
Oregon State University - Corvallis   |   Black Butte Ranch - Black Butte
Utah State University
University of North Texas - Denton   |   Barton Creek Resort - Austin
Gonzaga University - Spokane   |   Sammamish Club Issaquah   |   Seattle University

ADVANTAGE TENNIS ACADEMY
Junior Camp | Irvine, CA | (949) 551-6044
www.advantagetennisacademy.com

Advantage Tennis Academy: Acclaimed junior program known for producing top athletes on national and international circuits. Academic school year program, weekly summer camps and summer semesters. Hi-tech, three-tiered training system to maximize technical, physical/mental development.Tournament travel team. Coastal locale and #1 College placement to the most desirable schools in the U.S. make ATA unbeatable.

BRADY TENNIS CAMPS
Adult and Junior Camp | Santa Barbara, CA | (310) 798-0333
www.bradycamps.com

Weekend & week-long camps in beautiful CALIFORNIA locations: UC Santa Barbara, Palm Desert, Los Angeles, San Diego. All levels. Top-rate instruction. Affordable. Video Analysis. See our 2010 schedule!

CARMEL VALLEY TENNIS CAMP
Junior Camp | Carmel Valley, CA | (831) 659-2615
www.carmelvalleytenniscamp.com

TENNIS Magazine’s top 5 junior tennis camps (May 2006). 5:1 ratio, excellent instruction; numerous off court-activities, only accredited ACA tennis camp in the West.

SCOTTSDALE RESORT & ATHLETIC CLUB: CUSTOM ADULT TENNIS RETREAT
Adult Camp | Scottsdale, AZ | 877-385-8456
www.scottsdaleresortandathleticclub.com

Voted “Top 50 Tennis Resort.” Customized training retreats for your USTA team, club league, or tennis group – choose your topics. Take home “Progress DVD,” Villa accommodations.

KIM GRANT TENNIS ACADEMY
Adult and Junior Camp | Palo Alto, CA | 650-752-8061
www.kimgranttennis.com

Learn to Play like a Pro from a Pro Day & overnight week long camps: Minis/Beginners (ages 3-12), Juniors (intermediate and high performance) & Adults. 4:1 student to coach ratio, qualified Coaches - Learn the “Modern Game;” fundamentals, stroke analysis, tactical drills, mental toughness, fitness conditioning, match play, video analysis.

TENNIS CAMPS AT THE BROADMOOR
Adult and Junior Camp | Colorado Springs, CO | (800) 634-7711 ext. 5847
www.broadmoor.com

Award-winning camps in a five-star setting! Learn from America’s #1 rated teaching staff at this grand hotel at the foot of the Rockies. 4:1 ratio for adults and juniors. Level-specific camps from beginner to most advanced. Clay and hard courts.

UCLA BRUIN TENNIS CAMP
Junior Camp | Los Angeles, CA | (310) 206-6375 or 206-3550
www.uclasportscamps.com

Join UCLA Coach Billy Martin on the campus of UCLA for tennis & fun. All ability levels for ages 7-17 welcome. Resident and Day campers.

WEIL TENNIS ACADEMY
Junior Camp | Ojai, CA | (805) 640-3413
www.weiltennis.com

Voted TOP 5 Best Summer Junior Camp-Tennis Magazine. World-Class, High Performance Training. International Coaching Staff with a 5:1 ratio. Southern California Tournament Travel.

WAILEA TENNIS FANTASY CAMP
Adult Camp | Maui, HI | (808) 879-1958
www.waileatennis.com

2009 event featured Lindsay Davenport, Tom Gullikson, Tracy Austin and Corina Morariu. Five nights at The Four Seasons Resort, 4 days of instruction, play & social activities. Returning Nov. 17-21