The Camarillo, Calif. club’s tennis facility includes five championship hard courts, while members also enjoy a signature 18-hole golf course, a handful of food-and-beverage offerings, a resort style pool, jacuzzi, steam room and dry sauna, physical therapy, and personal training. Cliff Drysdale Tennis, along with Peter Burwarsh International, also announced a reimagined Experience Travel program for members.
Cliff Drysdale Tennis, a Troon Company, has been selected to manage tennis operations at The Spanish Hills Club, a private club located in Camarillo, Calif. Harry Wright has been named Director of Racquets.
Located just 12 miles inland from the Pacific Coast, The Spanish Hills Club is highlighted by amenities for the whole family including a signature 18-hole golf course and a handful of food and beverage offerings. Members have access to a resort style pool, jacuzzi, steam room and dry sauna, physical therapy, and personal training. The tennis facility includes five championship hard courts.
“We are excited to be partnering with Cliff Drysdale Tennis to bring a new and engaging experience to our members.” said General Manager Kasey Calcagno. “We are looking forward to providing comprehensive programming for players of all ages and skill levels, exciting member events, and exclusive member benefits through Cliff Drysdale Tennis’ Experience Travel Rewards program. We are honored to have Harry as our leader in all things tennis.”
Founded in 2001 by International Tennis Hall of Fame member Cliff Drysdale and partner Don Henderson, Cliff Drysdale Tennis specializes in daily tennis and fitness operations and management for resorts, hotels, and private clubs; sports design and construction consultation for companies interested in building world-class facilities; educational programs, summer camps, clinics, and retreats; and resort, hotel corporate outing planning and leisure operations. Cliff Drysdale Management’s property portfolio currently boasts 34 racquet facilities nationwide.
“The Spanish Hills Club is a fantastic private club in one of the most desirable locations in Southern California,” said Scott McCulloch, Chief Operations Officer for Cliff Drysdale Tennis. “We’re thrilled to partner with the team to help take the tennis program to the next level for The Spanish Hills Club members.”
Wright, originally from Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, is an LTA and USPTA certified professional who has overseen programs and clubs for more than 10 years. Wright spent six years with Cliff Drysdale Tennis, including a stint as Director of Tennis at In-Shape Stockton Marina. Most recently he served as a tennis professional at Broadstone Sports Club in Folsom, California.
Cliff Drysdale Tennis, along with Peter Burwarsh International, also announced the reimagined Experience Travel program, with additional resort and event offerings both domestically and internationally. The collaboration offers members of CDT and PBI managed facilities exclusive access and pricing at more than 50 resorts and signature events.
Experience Travel is the home for top rated tennis, pickleball and padel camps, the first all-encompassing racquet sports travel brand of its kind. Hotel brands and partners include Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Omni Hotels and Resorts, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Rosewood Hotels and Resorts, One and Only, Auberge Resorts Collections, Waldorf Astoria Resorts, JW Marriott Hotels, SLS Hotels, and Park Hyatt. Experience Travel provides custom tailored racquet and lodging experiences led by a team of on- and off-court professionals.
In addition to offering custom packages at resorts all 52 weeks of the year, Experience Travel hosts exclusive signature events including: Ladies Retreats, Co-ed Retreats, World Camps, Indian Wells Experiences, Wimbledon Experiences, U.S. Open Camps, Doubles Boot Camps, Tennis and Wine Weekends, Pickleball and Wine Weekends and Golf and Tennis Getaways.
“Our travel business has had incredible success and growth over the last ten years, and this collaboration with PBI is a huge step in taking us to the next level,” said Scott Colebourne, CEO of Cliff Drysdale Tennis. “Our clients now have more options and more incredible destinations to visit. If you’re a tennis, pickleball or padel player looking to improve your game, travel with your team, or take a family vacation, we are the one-stop shop.”
“We’re really excited to offer new packages, host more events and drive more business to our resort partners,” said Rene Zondag, President of Peter Burwash International. “This is a great opportunity to offer more value to our members and our managed properties.
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