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Reunion Golf & Country Club
CLUB / RESORT DATA | |
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Number of Tennis Courts | 9 |
Retail/F&B Size (sq. ft.): | 1,300 |
% Member Usage | 65% |
Number of Interclub Teams | 22 |
Number of Junior Players | 270 |
Full Time Staff Members | 5 |
Part Time Staff Members | 15 |
It would be easy to focus on the endless amenities, newly constructed 33,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, world-class golf course and facilities, but if you were to remove those amenities, you’d see what really separates Reunion Tennis from any other club in the country.
Reunion has nine Har-Tru courts that are impeccably maintained and are accessible for members from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. The courts are spread out over roughly 3 acres with substantial changes in elevation from one bank of courts to the next. The backdrop consists of an extension of the development's 400-acre lake, Olympic sized swimming pool and newly constructed clubhouse.
Originally, the tennis pro shop was adjacent to the pool and slightly removed from the top two courts. In 2016, due to the explosion of member participation, a quaint Tennis Pro Shop/Pavilion and outdoor patio was constructed directly in between the top two banks of courts. The new shop gives the members a perfect place to relax after a drill, gather before a league match or just have a drink and watch the Grand slams on a 60-inch outdoor TV.
The tennis facility is unquestionably world class, but what truly separates Reunion tennis is the staff and membership.
In 2011, there were a handful of juniors ages 10-17 who met twice a week and a small group of juniors ages 5-9 who primarily came once a week for a drill session. There were four ladies’ teams who were drilling with the Assistant Professional and another three or four who were taking lessons/drills at other local facilities. The club’s priority was to get members back to the club and develop a calendar of programs, social events, team clinics, tournaments and small groups that satisfied our members.
Reunion had two part-time teaching pros who were both extremely talented in their areas of expertise, so an immediate hire wasn’t critical. Within a month, there was a buzz about the changes that were taking place and the club had brought back nearly all the members who’d chosen to play elsewhere. Good things were happening!
What Reunion saw from the beginning was that the membership was primarily young families with children. The club developed programming to accommodate every age group and dynamic, and it didn’t take long for these to grow.
Reunion added a Head Professional and two additional Assistants to the staff, and within a year, it had the most active junior programs in Mississippi and the adult participation wasn’t far behind.
The quality of the staff and attention to the smallest details were areas that were critical if Reunion expected to keep its membership happy. Good was no longer good enough, the club was striving for perfection in every area of the tennis operation.
Today Reunion has eight certified teaching professionals and three part-time pros who teach and assist during larger camps and clinics. The junior programs consist of 45 active juniors (ages 4-6), 115 active juniors (ages 7-10) and 110 active juniors ages (11-18). Currently, 13 juniors from our programs have or are playing college tennis.
The adult participation is at an all-time high with more than 185 members participating in some capacity. Reunion has eight Ladies JLTA teams (day league) and had a total of 21 USTA Night League teams participate in various USTA Leagues.
Reunion runs its own Intra-Club Mixed Doubles League which started three years ago and has consistently had more than 100 members involved. The club runs two six-week adult beginner sessions each year designed to get players involved who have no experience in tennis. Reunion had more than 60 players involved in USTA Night League based on this programming.
Reunion’s Tennis Pro Shop offers the latest in tennis gear, clothing, and accessories, including racquets, string, shoes and accessories from Head and Wilson. The shop features merchandise from Lululemon and Under Armour and surpassed $120K in sales in 2020.
Reunion is a one-of-a-kind facility that can thrive based on the passion of its staff and a membership that continues to grow and stay fully engaged.