sharpen your serveTop-Tier Tennis
Managed by Cliff Drysdale Tennis, the Chateau Elan Racquet Club features three hard, two clay, and four pickleball courts with weekly clinics led by Tennis Pro Matt Kirkham. Highlights of our extensive Stan Smith-designed club include a stadium court with spectator grandstands, lighted courts for night play, a Pro Shop, and robust program of instruction and events.
MeetMatt Kirkham
Director of Tennis
Originally from Nottingham, England, Matt is a lifelong tennis player and accomplished tennis coach with more than 12 years of experience coaching players of all skill levels in England and the U.S. Most recently, he was the Junior Program Director at Florida’s Bluewater Bay Tennis Center, where he won raves for his fun and energetic teaching style.
Tennis Programs
Upcoming Retreats
Tennis and Wine Weekend
This signature retreat includes 9 hours of tennis instruction, matches, a private wine tour and tasting at Chateau Elan’s award-winning winery, and luxury accommodations.
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Pickleball and Wine Weekend
Led by two of the world's top-ranked pickleball players, this 2-day retreat is perfect for players of all levels and includes ten hours of pickleball instruction including drills, on-court play, and coaching.
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This 2-day signature retreat includes 9 hours of tennis instruction and play, matches, a private wine tour and tasting at Chateau Elan’s award-winning winery, and luxury accommodations for the Inn at Chateau.
This tennis and wine weekend is designed for players of all levels. We will focus on doubles-specific drills to help improve your match play. This is a coed camp for individuals, couples, or groups. Participants will work with all of our pros and will have the opportunity to hit with many different players.
For more information, or to book our Overnight Pickleball Camp, please contact Katie Steck at k.steck@cliffdrysdale.com or call 830-625-5911 Ext. 208
Dates and Schedule:
- Summer 2021: May 21st – 23rd
- Fall 2021: September 10th – 12th
Friday:
- Arrive at Chateau Elan Winery and Resort
- 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM, Retreat Welcome Reception
Saturday:
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Group Clinic
- 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Match Play
- Lunch at the Tennis Courts
- 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Optional Open Court Play
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Private Wine Tour and Tasting
Sunday:
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Group Clinic
- Departure from Chateau Elan Winery and Resort
Retreat Includes:
- Luxurious Accommodations for 2 nights for the Inn at Chateau
- 9 hours of tennis instruction including drills and on-court match play and coaching
- Unlimited court time before and after camp programs
- Catered box lunch delivered to the courts
- Private wine tour and tasting
- Cliff Drysdale Tennis Gift
- Access to all resort amenities
Optional Upgrades:
- Restaurants and dining outlets available on-property
- Daily Wine Tours
- 45 Holes of Championship Golf
- Massages and spa treatments
Pickleball and Wine Weekend
Led by two of the world's top-ranked pickleball players, this 2-day retreat includes 10 hours of instruction, on-court match play, 1:1 coaching, private wine tour and tasting, and luxury accommodations for the Inn at Chateau.
Our special guest instructors, Garrett Chirico and Collin Johns, will focus on specific drills to help improve your pickleball play and strategy. This is a coed camp for individuals, couples, or groups. Participants will work with all of our pros and will have the opportunity to hit with many different players.
To book our Pickleball and Wine Weekend, please contact Katie Steck at k.steck@cliffdrysdale.com or call 830-625-5911 Ext. 208
Dates and Schedule:
- Summer 2021: May 14th – 16th
Friday:
- Arrive at Chateau Elan Winery and Resort
- 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM, Retreat Welcome Reception
Saturday:
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Group Instruction Clinic
- 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, Lunch at the Pro Shop with Q&A Session and Pro Exhibition
- 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM, Open Play Sessions
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Private Wine Tour and Tasting
Sunday:
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Group Instruction Clinic
- Departure from Chateau Elan Winery and Resort
Retreat Includes:
- Luxurious accommodations for 2 nights
- 10 hours of pickleball instruction including drills and on-court match play and coaching
- Unlimited court time before and after camp programs
- Catered box lunch delivered to the courts
- Private wine tour and tasting
- Cliff Drysdale Gift
- Access to all resort amenities
Optional Upgrades:
- Restaurants and dining outlets available on-property
- Daily Wine Tours
- 45 Holes of Championship Golf
- Massages and spa treatments
Set. Game. Match.tournaments
Looking for a spot to host a private tennis or pickleball tournament? Let the experienced staff at Chateau Elan’s Racquet Club arrange it all for you.
Pro Shop
The Tennis Pro Shop offers a range of goods and services, including a selection of top-of-the-line gear, re-stringing services, and demo racket rentals.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday: 9:00am-6:00pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday - Sunday: 9:00am-12:00pm
*Hours are subject to change. Guests can access racquets and balls at the resort front desk if the Pro Shop is closed.
Membership Benefits
- Free use of courts: 3 hard, 2 courts, and 4 pickleball
- Reserve tennis courts up to 1 week in advance of play
- Four (4) guest passes for each year of membership
- Complimentary Tennis 101 series (4 weeks) led by Tennis Pro, Matt Kirkman
- Complimentary game arranging services
- One complimentary junior tennis clinic
- Complimentary member events throughout the year
- Receive membership pricing on tennis lessons, clinics, and programs