By Rachel Feinblatt By Rachel Feinblatt | September 11, 2024 | Culture, Culture Feature,
EHP Resort & Marina Tennis Club
Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or perfecting your strokes, here are the best places to play tennis in the Hamptons.
Brisas at EHIT is the ultimate tennis membership
EAST HAMPTON INDOOR TENNIS
Get your game on at East Hampton Indoor Tennis (EHIT), which has altered the East Hampton tennis scene since its opening in 1995. Sporting six indoor courts and 18 outdoor courts, EHIT is complemented by two platform courts and three padel courts. The club boasts over 25 instructors during the summer months, ensuring personalized and skilled training. The clubhouse serves as a central hub for players and offers decking for viewing matches, promoting a social atmosphere. 174 Daniels Hole Road, East Hampton,ehindoortennis.com
EHP RESORT & MARINA TENNIS CLUB EHP
Resort & Marina Tennis Club is the ultimate Hamptons getaway, featuring on-site tennis courts that enhance every stay. Tennis enthusiasts can choose from lessons tailored to different skill levels and preferences, including private, semiprivate and group sessions. Each lesson is conducted by the resort’s experienced in-house tennis professional, ensuring high-quality instruction designed to improve participants’ skills. 295 Three Mile Harbor Hog Creek Road, East Hampton,ehpresort.com
The Racquet Lounge is made for the modern tennis player.
THE RACQUET LOUNGE
Hot off the heels of its opening last summer, The Racquet Lounge has set the Southampton sports scene ablaze as a spot for individuals passionate about racquet sports. The brainchild of a group of former collegiate and professional athletes, this members-only club uniquely combines tennis, pickleball and padel facilities, offering a comprehensive racquet sports experience. With seven tennis courts, six pickleball courts and four padel courts, The Racquet Lounge caters to various preferences and skill levels. 125 Sandy Hollow Road, Southampton,theracquetlounge.com
Learn from skilled instructors at SPORTIME Amagansett
SPORTIME AMAGANSETT
Perfect your swing and game at SPORTIME Amagansett, where the club boasts 33 soft-surface Har-Tru tennis courts spread across 23 parklike acres, along with a multisport court, four pickleball courts, a heated swimming pool, two playgrounds, natural turf sports fields, clubhouses, preschool and camp spaces, a pro shop and a cafe. Members can enjoy unlimited tennis and concierge-style service and game arrangements from April to November. Member and nonmember adult and junior players can enjoy private and group instruction and clinics, tournaments and special events, in addition to East Hampton Sports Camp@SPORTIME and the John McEnroe Tennis Academy summer tennis training camp. SPORTIME Amagansett offers its members access to its Randall’s Island location and other clubs in the state. 320 Abrahams Path, Amagansett,sportimeny.com/amagansett
TRIANGLE TENNIS CLUB
The club boasts an inviting setup featuring two Har-Tru hydro courts gentle on players’ knees and a single padel court finished with artificial turf, adhering to professional padel standards. Both members and nonmembers can take advantage of court rentals and clinics for all age groups and skill sets. Beyond its courts, those wishing to get their game on at home can participate in off-site lessons. For tennis and padel aficionados, the club’s pro shop is stocked with a wide range of equipment, clothing and accessories, and it offers racquet restringing services to keep your game in top form. 411 Hampton Road, Southampton,triangletennis.com
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