Kiawah Island Golf Resort

Kiawah Island, South Carolina

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• "The Roy Barth Tennis Center at Kiawah Island Golf Resort is EXCEPTIONAL!!! We had the pleasure of meeting Roy Barth, the Emeritus Tennis Director, as he is usually on the courts during the daily clinics and drill sessions offering additional valuable tennis tips and techniques that when implemented will raise the level of any tennis player. The clinics were small which provided an intimate atmosphere with excellent personal instruction. The instruction by David Boyd, the Head Tennis Pro was SUPERB. His attention to detail and desire to raise the playing level of every tennis participant is extraordinary. We took several stroke clinics and drill sessions most every day during our two week stay. Roy, and the Pros who taught our clinics, David, Langdon, and Mike, have developed a very friendly and enjoyable tennis atmosphere. The quality of tennis instruction is unparalleled. Not only was Roy extremely encouraging and focused on each player, but he's also written a fascinating book, Point of Impact, about his amazing pro tennis career, which includes his valuable tennis tips, and how he applied them to not only his tennis career, but also to his life experiences. He included many valuable life lessons that would benefit every reader. The tennis center facilities are absolutely beautiful, very well maintained, and user friendly. We felt like we were warmly welcomed into the Kiawah/Barth tennis family. Playing on the Har-Tru courts was delightful, and even when it was drizzling, David was able to move us to another court that was not affected by the light rain so we could complete our clinic. The Pro shop had high quality merchandise and a wonderful selection. We also learned to play Pickleball from Alex who was very encouraging and enthusiastic about this very popular sport. We participated in a 2-hour Open Play session which had a round robin type play with rotating partners, opponents, music, and a very FUN atmosphere! It was the perfect introduction to Pickleball for our family! We have been visiting Kiawah for 20+ years, and it is the most FANTASTIC beach resort destination. We bike nearly every day, often 10 miles to Ocean Course and back on the amazing bike trails that cover the whole island. The restaurants provide delicious fine dining, and we've never been disappointed. And, the golf course experience is also spectacular - the Ocean Course is phenomenal. Kiawah is a FIVE STAR Resort and our FAVORITE beach destination. We look forward to our visits year after year!! C.S. May 2023"—C.S., Adv., June 2023

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• "We have been vacationing on Kiawah island for over 35 years. Our family has enjoyed the ten is programs and more recently the pickleball program. I take a men's group to Kiawah for a tennis weekend every other year and have had great instruction from David Boyd and Jonathan Barth. What we have found about the instruction on Kiawah is the consistency of their pros and their approach to teaching, I recently the island and was excited to see the construction of the six new dedicated pickleball courts with lighting, We are looking forward to returning for the tennis and pickleball events in the future,."—G.M., Adv. Int., May 2023

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• "Exceptional tennis pros and staff are knowledgeable and welcoming. Helpful in filtering player into proper clinics and social play for skill level. Junior program is particularly impressive"—L.D., Adv., April 2023

• "Beautiful resort. The bus service very convient The tennis instruction and opportunity to play. Super The pickle courts good Pro shop merchandise wide selection Probably the best is the staff throughout the whole resort. Everyone happy and so very helpful. One individual who was so helpful was luke williams at the tennis area. It’s wonderful to see people who work very hard and enjoy doing it"—K.W., Adv. Int., April 2023

• "Kiawah is an absolute unique and beautiful destination. The beach, wildlife, bike trails, marshes, golf courses and amenities are all stunning. The atmosphere is relaxed and gorgeous. The tennis complex is nestled on the island in an unpretentious way, and it is has a welcoming vibe. The facilities are top notch. Luke, the manager, is smart and gracious and always looking to enhance the offerings in both tennis and pickleball."—K.L., Adv., April 2023

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• "The tennis at the Roy Barth Tennis Center is amazing. We enjoy going there every year to play on the beautiful courts and to improve our skills in the clinics. The Resort is great for families with many activities for kids throughout the day.. The beach is beautiful and never too crowded. Many activities to make you want to go back every year."—J.W., Adv., April 2023

• "I’ve been going to Kiawah for 30 years. The Tennis instructions are the most personalized and insightful I’ve ever experienced- not the ordinarily tips that most tennis pros tell everyone."—C.M., Adv. Int., April 2023

• "I have been vacationing on Kiawah Island for 26 years, and playing tennis avidly for more than 50. While I have visited many other tennis resorts in the U.S., Kiawah Island Tennis is the pinnacle in terms of amenities, quality, and overall experience. And, against all odds, Kiawah’s tennis program somehow manages to continue evolving and improving! The tennis program on Kiawah Island is amazing and unique. The Tennis Center's soft and hard courts are perfectly maintained and located conveniently at the center of the island, a short stroll from Kiawah's five-star Sanctuary Hotel, and immediately adjacent to the Tennis Club Villas, many of which are available for short-term rental. About 4 years ago, Kiawah added ten clay courts, all of which have state-of-the art LED lighting that provides both a brilliant “daytime” lighting experience (needed for these sixty-plus-year-old eyes!) and such precise focusing that they do not intrude upon nearby Tennis Club Villas, or turtles nesting on the beaches nearby. But the true brilliance of Kiawah tennis is in its teaching program. Led by Director of Tennis Jonathan Barth and Head Tennis Professional David Boyd, Kiawah's program is perfectly tailored for the transient tennis population visiting vacation resorts. Early on, Kiawah Tennis’s founder, Roy Barth (Jonathan’s father, and a legend himself) identified the five or six characteristics shared by every excellent tennis player, regardless of his or her individual playing style. Roy then created a teaching program that focuses on improving those common characteristics. The final component is a methodical approach through which the entire teaching staff unerringly teaches these same characteristics through a consistent methodology. While each tennis professional has his or her own personality, tennis players are guaranteed to receive consistent training, regardless of whether they are paired with David (my go-to tennis guru), Jonathan, longtime pros Langdon Brockington and Nicolas Castro, or others on Kiawah’s professional teaching staff. The fact that David and Jonathan have each taught at Kiawah for more than 20 years and Langdon, for 17, says volumes about the level of dedication and commitment each Kiawah Island tennis professional brings onto the court for every lesson. The program Roy Barth created is pure genius, as players of every level and style can achieve tangible improvement through a single lesson, or series of lessons. The friendly atmosphere around the courts provides the relaxation we are all looking for during a resort vacation. The tennis staff also maintains a list of local residents and other vacationers who are interested in playing and will match you with compatible tennis partners (singles or doubles) upon request. So, whether you are one of the many families who have been frequenting Kiawah’s tennis program, year after year, or part of a new family beginning its own Kiawah tennis tradition, I am certain you will find the Kiawah experience surpasses all others!"—J.B., Adv., April 2023

• "Kiawah Island is my favorite destination for tennis. David Boyd is my favorite tennis instructor in the world. The setting, atmosphere, food and lodging are unsurpassed. I would visit Kiawah more often if I could, but my wife wants to remain in Florida since we built a home there."—I.W., Adv., April 2023

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Tennis Overall Instruction Tennis Staff Cuisine Dollar Value Setting Romance Kids' Programs	Game Matching Junior Tennis Pickleball Lodging Spa & Fitness Other Recreation Solo Travelers

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Kiawah Island Golf Resort

One Sanctuary Beach Drive
Kiawah Island, SC 29455

843-768-2121
Toll-free: 800-654-2924
Web Link: Kiawah Island Golf Resort