| Tennis
Whether you're looking for a competitive tennis match to test your skills or simply friends to leisurely enjoy a few strokes with, you've come to the right place. The Windyke tennis program offers private lessons, clinics, tournaments and open play for beginners and advanced players alike. Enjoy indoor and outdoor tennis with all ages at the Windyke tennis facility.
Windyke has five outdoor courts, three indoor courts, a tennis shop and restrooms. The tennis shop has racquets, accessories and apparel for men and women. We are happy to special order items, when possible. Stringing and racquet customization are available within 24 hours. The tennis shop phone number is 901.754.2430.
Weekdays 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Weekends 8 a.m. - 8.p.m.
*Indoor times vary slightly.
All members are required to register themselves and their guests in the Tennis Shop before entering the courts.
Guest fees are $10 per day. Each member is responsible for the actions and financial obligations of his/her guests.
Court reservations are highly recommended during prime hours. There is no fee for outdoor play.
Reservations are highly recommended during the indoor season (October - March). Indoor court fees are $18 per hour. Reservations are accepted up to 72 hours in advance. Cancellations less than 12 hours in advance will be charged for one hour of court time.
Contracts are agreements by a person (or group) to reserve a court at the same time each week during an indoor session. The contract holder is responsible for any scheduling needs and payment of guest fees.
Michael-John Garnett is the tennis director for both the Windyke Country Club in Memphis, Tenn., and the Town of Collierville (Tenn.).
MJ has been honored as the Tennessee State Pro of the Year (by both USPTA and USTA) and was the Southern Division's 35-and-over Player of the Year in 2006. In recent years, his staff has also collected fourteen state and southern awards.
MJ has served USPTA as state president and USTA as a state board member. He has coordinated the largest USTA Tri Level league in the Southern section. The Collierville Parks Department has the largest Quickstart program in West Tennessee. His Quickstart programs have produced three consecutive 8 and under Junior Team Tennis State Champions. Since 2008, his adult programs and staff have produced a local, state, southern or national champion at every NTRP level.
He earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Ala. He earned NCAA All America honors as a Doubles Finalist in 1991.
"I began teaching tennis in 1991 to pay for graduate school," Michael-John says. "It soon became a full-time job. It was a great mix of activity and teaching. My favorite thing in tennis is to encourage players at every level. I love to see members of my staff improve at helping players reach their goals. Most importantly, I hope to honor Jesus in all that I do and say."
Michael-John and his wife, Jill, have four daughters, Savannah, Emily, Grace and Maggie.
MJ Garnett can be reached at the Windyke Tennis Shop at 901.754.2430.
WINDYKE JUNIOR TENNIS DEVELOPMENT
The junior academy consists of elite instruction directed by our professionally certified staff. Private coaching will complement calsses suited for every level from beginner to nationally ranked students. Fun leagues and tournaments are integrated into every part of the program. The Quickstart program will be used exclusively in our entry level classes.
Call Head Tennis Pro, MJ Garnett, to sign up for any of the tennis camps (901.754.2430).
Windyke sponsors many teams in USTA competition throughout the year. Intraclub leagues are scheduled throughout the year. Interclub leagues are schedule in the summer.
Intraclub: These leagues are for Windyke members only and provide an excellent opportunity for those interested in regularly scheduled social competition.
Interclub: These brief leagues involve Windyke members and other selected clubs in the area. Interclub leagues and matches are scheduled primarily in the summer.
USTA: Windyke sponsors teams in sanctioned competition at the local level. Each year several Windyke teams advance to the state, southern and national levels. There are three sanctioned leagues per year. Team participation is for Windyke members only.
Start 2012 on the court!!!
Sunday, January 1, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Mixed Doubles Round Robin
Monday, January 2, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Men’s Doubles Round Robin
RESERVE YOUR SPOT IMMEDIATELY at 754-2430 - Limit 16 players per event - $12 per player
Congratulations to the following Windyke Teams…
Junior 8 and Under Memphis Fall Championship Winner
Junior 10 and Under Memphis Fall Championship Runner Up
Junior 18 and Under Memphis Fall Championship Winner
Staff Team Memphis Professional League Winner
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Special Congratulations to Sophia Mead, Ranked #1 in Tennessee Girls 8 and Under!!
· The junior program had 16 players achieve state or southern rankings in 2011!!
· Fall Men’s League Winners David Harris/Jacob Meyer and Ad Hanan/Jett Thomas!!
Mark your calendar…
January 2 Contracts and Adult Classes Resume
January 3 Junior Program Resumes
January 9 BCS Championship Game Party in Clubhouse
January 14 Stroke Analysis Session with Julio Godreau (details online)
January 16 Men’s Doubles League Resumes | 
