Tennis

Moss Creek Tennis Center honored by USTA

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Members watch the action on the court from the comfort of a new covered spectator area at the Moss Creek Tennis Center on Wednesday. The center has undergone an extensive renovation over the summer. Improvements include a new clubhouse with observation deck, increased office space, storage space and a kitchen. The renovations led to Moss Creek being one of six private clubs in the country selected to be the recipient of the United States Tennis Association's Outstanding Tennis Facility Award. Club members celebrated the improvements and the award on Wednesday with a grand opening cookout and professional exhibition.
Members watch the action on the court from the comfort of a new covered spectator area at the Moss Creek Tennis Center on Wednesday. The center has undergone an extensive renovation over the summer. Improvements include a new clubhouse with observation deck, increased office space, storage space and a kitchen. The renovations led to Moss Creek being one of six private clubs in the country selected to be the recipient of the United States Tennis Association's Outstanding Tennis Facility Award. Club members celebrated the improvements and the award on Wednesday with a grand opening cookout and professional exhibition. Jay Karr

Hilton Head's Moss Creek Tennis Center is one of 13 winners in the USTA Facility Awards Program.

The program recognizes excellence in the construction and/or renovation of tennis centers across the United States.

Moss Creek Tennis Center, one of only six private facilities honored, was built in the early 1980s and has undergone exteensive renovations this summer.

The facility increased its office space, storage space and kitchen area, as well as expanding the outside viewing deck. The center was already wheelchair accessible and green focused with umbrellas and water fountains at every court.

Moss Creek was the only tennis center in South Carolina honored this year.

An opening ceremony, featuring the award presentation and a pro exhibition is scheduled for 5 p.m. Wednesday.

This story was originally published September 9, 2015 at 11:43 AM with the headline "Moss Creek Tennis Center honored by USTA."

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