Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Tennis in The Villages
Does anyone know of a tennis club or association? HWW
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Not sure what your specific question is, but, there is a robust tennis program in The Villages. Clay court (for a fee) at Glenview and Lopez with groups, sub list, walk in events, lessons, etc. Stop in at Glenview and get the schedule.
There is also a new club promoting tennis in the Villages that seems to be geared more to the hard courts. Can probably find it in the club list. There are open play and organized events at the hard courts all around TV...check out the Thurs rec news. There are both men's and women's senior/super senior USTA teams that compete against other communities. If you have a more specific question, ask away...
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Do you have to be a priority member in order to play tennis at Glenview or Lopez? Are they the only soft court facilities in The Villages?
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Glenview CC and Lopez has several hard tru courts and you can put your name on a sub list and get invited to play there. They will also tell you about their walk on programs where you can go and play and meet people of your same tennis ability.
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Thank you so much! I will definitely stop at both clubs.
Do I have to be a priority member to play tennis there? Twenty years ago I taught tennis for a living but haven't really played much since then due to foot issues. I probably should take a couple of lessons. Do you know if there are any good instructors at either facility? Thanks for your reply. |
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I have been in your similar situation and I just yesterday had what is called a hiring lesson with Mike Frank at the Glenview Tennis Courts. It was an hour session for $40. Some instruction was given, but mostly just a hitting session, and you can also take a full lesson for $60 for one hour. Mike can be reached by calling the Glenview Club and ask for his phone numbers. There are also group clinics for a reduce fee, and particular shot of the day lessons as well.
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It also bored me completely to tears. I personally found it to be patty cakes with a paddle. Each to his own. |
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Perhaps you need to be rated.
Having been an intermediate (3.5) tennis player for years (I know - way below your level) but also having played pickle ball but better yet - observing the really good players - you will find all you can handle here, either in pickle ball or maybe tennis.
Go to Lake Miona about 10-11:00 am and watch the advanced pickleballers. You might be amazed. Most all were probably former tennis/racketball advanced players. Unless you're maybe John McEnroe, you should be able to find a good match. (I wonder if John has tried pickle ball yet? - I think he'd be great - net players do well). If you're still too good for the competition, try something new - paddle ball or whatever they call it at Seabreeze. |
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No reason to take my not liking Pickleball personally. I simply stated both my tennis background and personal feelings about Pickleball. To those that enjoy it .... great for them, glad they do. |
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