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College Showcase Held for 23 Students

The United States Tennis Association of South Carolina held its third College Showcase for over 23 rising high school juniors and seniors, and their parents as well as 11 college coaches on Saturday, January 4. The showcase featured both girls’ and boys’ match play as well as a 2 hour Coaches’ Roundtable Discussion and Q&A … Read more

Local Tennis Heroes Celebrated

We’re thrilled to recognize the following incredible individuals who have made a lasting impact on our SC tennis community. From reviving programs to fostering a love for tennis, these leaders shine on and off the courts! Kyle Beynor (Sumter): Kyle was awarded the 2024 PTR Development Coach of the Year, Kyle revived JTT in Sumter … Read more

Philip L. Edwards Tennis Complex Ribbon Cutting

Tuesday, January 7, 2025, Sumter South Carolina The Palmetto Tennis Center celebrated the grand opening of the Philip L. Edwards Tennis Complex with a ribbon cutting ceremony on January 7, 2025. The Philip L. Edwards Tennis Complex boasts 8 meticulously crafted authentic German red clay courts, built to international standards, offering tennis players a worldclass … Read more

2024 USTA South Carolina Award Recipients

Congratulations to the following 2024 USTA South Carolina Award Winners! Mark Hodgin Sportsmanship AwardLauren Harrelson (Greenville)Saiyan Shah (Aiken) Bill Lindsay Junior Leadership AwardHannah Holt (Lexington)Nakul Ranjith (Irmo) Junior Team Tennis Volunteer of the YearTed Elsenheimer (West Columbia) Rex Maynard AwardSophie Clayton (Spartanburg) Tennis Family of the YearThe Bunting Family (Charleston) Cam Littlejohn Community Service AwardJonathan … Read more

Paul Pittman will be inducted into the Southern Tennis Hall of Fame 

USTA South Carolina Past President Paul Pittman will be inducted into the Southern Tennis Hall of Fame! The induction ceremony will take place in Atlanta, Georgia in January. https://www.postandcourier.com/pee-dee/sports/passion-leads-paul-pittman-southern-tennis-hall-of-fame-induction/article_e320f26a-7042-11ef-a248-2767109a0964.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share

Tennis Play Day spotlighted in local news

The Greenwood Index Journal covered a Tennis Play Day held by the Greenwood Area Tennis Association. Click here to read the story: https://www.indexjournal.com/community-tennis-association-hosted-play-day/image_7999953a-4a91-11ef-84fd-7f80fe9a3522.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share