Cliff Drysdale Tennis and Peter Burwash International, the leaders in providing the ultimate racquet sports experience, are pleased to announce that 17 of their managed resort locations have been ranked amongst the top 50 in the new 2022 Tennis Resorts Online rankings, including 11 in the top 25. Additionally, CDT and PBI Adult Tennis Camps were once again atop the list both internationally and domestically featuring in two of the top three spots.
“We take immense pride in our ability to provide the ultimate tennis experience to every resort guest,” said Scott Colebourne, Chief Executive Officer for Cliff Drysdale Tennis. “These rankings are a testament to our talented staff and the work they do on and off the court. This would not be possible without the incredible support of our resort partners who allow us to experiment, offer unique packages, and work collaboratively alongside them to make racquet sports a priority at these incredible destinations.”
“Our commitment and passion for customer service is led by our incredible professionals around the world, and it’s a huge honor to see so many of our resort partners make this list,” said Rene Zondag, President of Peter Burwash International. “I’d like to thank Roger Cox for continuing to give tennis resorts and camps the attention they deserve. If you’re looking to take a tennis vacation, there are so many stunning locations inside of our company and we can’t wait to see you on the court.”
Managed resorts named to TRO’s 2022 Rankings include:
Top 25 Tennis Resorts (Gold Medal Resorts)
No. 5 Bio-Hotel Stanglwirt - Austria
No. 6 JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa - Palm Desert, CA
No. 7 Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, Miami - Key Biscayne, FL
No. 8 Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita - Mexico
No. 10 Four Seasons Resort Nevis - West Indies
No. 14 Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection - Waimea, HI
No. 16 La Quinta Resort and Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort - La Quinta, CA
No. 17 Omni Amelia Island Resort - Amelia Island, FL
No. 20 Park Hyatt Aviara Resort - Carlsbad, CA
No. 22 Omni La Costa Resort and Spa - Carlsbad, CA
No. 24 Hanalei Bay Resort - Princeville, HI
Top 50 Tennis Resorts (Silver Medal Resorts)
Baha Mar - Bahamas
Carmel Valley Ranch - Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
Chateau Elan Resort - Braselton, GA
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa - Rancho Mirage, CA
Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara - Goleta, CA
Stratton Mountain Resort - Stratton, VT
Top 10 Tennis Camps (Gold Medal Tennis Camps)
No. 2 Bio Hotel Stanglwirt
No. 3 Omni Amelia Island Resort
No. 9 Stratton Mountain Resort
Category Rankings
Best Tennis Instruction and Programming
No. 3 JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa
No. 4 Omni Amelia Island Resort
Best Game Arranging
No. 2 Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, Miami
Best Resort Junior Tennis Programs
No. 2 Omni Amelia Island Resort
No. 3 Stratton Mountain Resort
Best Lodging
No. 3 Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita
No. 4 Bio Hotel Stanglwirt
No. 5 Mauna Lani Resort, Auberge Resorts Collection
Best Junior Academies at Resorts
No. 5 Stratton Mountain Resort
Best Cuisine
No. 3 Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita
Best Spa
No. 4 JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa
Best Fitness Center
No. 5 Omni Amelia Island Resort
Best Overall Children’s Programs
No. 3 Omni Amelia Island Resort
No. 4 Stratton Mountain Resort
Best Setting
No. 2 Bio Hotel Stanglwirt
No. 5 Hanalei Bay Resort
Best for Couples
No. 5 Four Seasons Resort Nevis
Best Overall Recreation
No. 2 Omni Amelia Island Resort
For more information about Cliff Drysdale Tennis: www.cliffdrydsale.com
For more information about Peter Burwash International: www.pbitennis.com
About Cliff Drysdale Tennis
Founded in 2001 by International Tennis Hall of Fame member Cliff Drysdale and partner Don Henderson, 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 tennis facilities nationwide, including multiple Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal ranked tennis resorts on Tennis Resorts Online’s Top 100 list. In July 2018, Troon®, the leader in club management, development, and marketing acquired Cliff Drysdale Management. The acquisition brings together two influential sports management companies that have been excelling at locations around the world for more than two decades.
About Peter Burwash International
Founded in 1975, Peter Burwash International is a premier tennis management company specializing in tennis instruction, program development, marketing, operations and daily tennis activities for five-star resorts, hotels and tennis clubs worldwide. Troon acquired Peter Burwash International in December, 2021. The acquisition made Troon the worldwide leader in racquet sports management. PBI Founder and Chairman, Peter Burwash, a former Canadian champion, has been an icon in the tennis industry for over 45 years as a world-renowned coach, widely sought after motivational speaker, tennis TV commentator and author of eight books. Recognized for its innovative Tennis For Life® instruction and exceptional customer service, PBI directs tennis programs for 25 exclusive properties in North America, Hawaii, Caribbean, Asia, the Middle East and Europe.