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The Ansley Golf Club held its Annual Charity Pro-Am weekend from Aug. 19-22, 2021. This year’s event included a Tennis Pro-Am for 160 men and women players, a golf Pro-Am for 95 players, and a pickleball tournament that included 24 teams and hot air balloon rides for spectators. One of the highlights of the weekend was the Saturday night gala that included live music, silent auctions, cash calls, and some of the best food in town prepared by the club’s master chef. The membership was extremely excited about the ability to “feel like normal” for a night at the club that raised approximately $100,000 for charity. The funds raised will support the Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation, Our House, and Folded Flag Foundation. This Pro-Am has earned multiple awards over the past few years, including the USPTA National Charity Event of the Year. Organizers look forward to continuing this event and know that the efforts put into this will benefit deserving groups in the future.
Tennis Industry United Comes to Atlanta As part of a nationwide tour by Tennis Industry United partners, events are being held in several cities across the country to provide, fun, interactive on-court sessions to help tennis professionals attract new players. Some of the top USTA, GPTA, USPTA-Georgia and other key tennis leaders in Georgia met for this special event at the Atlanta Athletic Club on Oct. 1, 2021. The main objective was to help tennis professionals grow their programs and keep their customers healthy and active in tennis for years to come. In addition to the on-court sessions, local manufacturer and industry representatives were on hand to discuss the latest tennis gear, provide demo opportunities, and share new resources to help tennis professionals expand their business. 12
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Ansley Golf Club Hosts 28th Annual Charity Pro-Am Weekend
Country Club of Roswell’s Charity Pro-Am Raises More than $60K The Country Club of Roswell held its 43rd Annual Charity Pro-Am from Aug. 6-8, 2021. One of the longest running Pro-Am’s in Atlanta has a history of creating an exciting event for the tennis community. After a year off in 2020, this year’s event came roaring back with a 20’s theme party featuring a live and silent auction with amazing “Roaring 20’s” themed costumes and entertainment! The event saw 56 members playing with 56 pros from the local Atlanta area in a round robin flighted event with playoffs. Charity beneficiaries were Special Pops Tennis and Stand Up for Kids. Fundraising efforts this year saw a record of more than $60,000 raised for these two charities. Next year’s event is due to be held August 5-7.
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