Kiawah Island Golf Resort

Kiawah Island, South Carolina

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• "Tennis is my passion! Kiawah has it ALL for me! Play, Instruction, Support AND wonderful vacation environment for me and my crew! Every visit is a 10!!!!!"—H.G., Adv., April 2024

• "A wonderful vacation spot for couples and/or family! Experiences on and off the courts are awesome. Look forward to every visit!"—J.G., Low Int., April 2024

• ""—A.E., Adv. Int., April 2024

• "I have been vacationing on Kiawah Island for 27 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 Kiawah’s tennis program just keeps 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. These villas serve as a perfect base for everything from a family week of surf, sand, and sports, to a fun tennis weekend with friends. 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 these 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, 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 18, 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. And, while Tennis Resorts Online is the go-to resource for all things tennis¸ I have to recognize Kiawah’s extremely active pickleball program. The Tennis Center now includes six perfect, dedicated pickleball courts, which also have excellent lighting. Head pickleball pro Alex Holdgate is ready and able to provide helpful and fun pickleball instruction, 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. Int., April 2024

• "Beautiful resort with countless activities for the whole family. We particularly enjoyed the tennis complex because the instructors were so much fun and made sure that all in our group enjoyed the clinic. The overall instruction was top notch and the facility itself allowed us all to play up to our level. Cannot recommend it enough!"—K.K., Low Int., April 2024

• "What are you waiting for????"—C.W., Beg., April 2024

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• ""—S.M., Adv., April 2024

• "The Kiawah Island Tennis Center (Roy Barth Center) is by far the best tennis facility we have ever visited and experienced. The staff is outstanding, very knowledgeable, and friendly. We have been in Kiawah Island for almost 30 years and play tennis each and every time we visit. It is an important part of our vacation experience. Head Professional, David Boyd, and his staff provide the best teaching techniques available. We have enjoyed the clinics, private lessons and free play every time we visit. The tennis resort should be very proud of their high ranking in the United States."—G.C., Int., April 2024

• "Best place in the world"—S.L., Low Int., April 2024

• ""—K.P., Adv. Int., April 2024

• "Fabulous tennis program with awesome instruction. Beautiful resort all around."—T.C., Adv. Int., April 2024

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Ratings (343 Reviewers)
Tennis Overall Tennis Staff Instruction	Game Matching Junior Tennis Pickleball	Cuisine Lodging Spa & Fitness	Dollar Value Other Recreation Setting	Kids' Programs Romance Solo Travelers

Ratings (343 Reviewers)
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