RACQUET SPORTS

Elevate Your Play with Top-Tier Courts & Vibrant Community

At Smoke Rise Country Club, racquet sports unite players in a vibrant community of tennis and pickleball enthusiasts. Nestled in the shadow of Stone Mountain and the lush Smoke Rise Golf Course, our world-class facilities welcome players of all skill levels to enjoy the game and grow their passion. Smoke Rise has partnered with Universal Tennis Academy (www.utatennis.com) to provide unparalleled coaching expertise to the courts. 

Premier Facilities

Our club features eight impeccably maintained courts designed for excellence whether for competitive league play, flex leagues, or pick-up play with friends. Four Har-Tru clay courts with stadium seating provide an ideal surface for performance and comfort. Complementing these are four USTA-standard hard courts in blue and green, offering year-round versatility. Additionally, our permanently lined pickleball courts ensure a welcoming space for this fast-growing sport.

Recognized as one of the top racquet facilities in the region, Smoke Rise Country Club delivers an unmatched experience for players and spectators alike.

Programs That Inspire All Levels

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned competitor, our programs are designed to elevate your game. Partnering with Universal Tennis Management (UTM), our professional coaching staff brings expertise honed at elite academies, country clubs, and international and national tournaments. Our UTM coaches hold numerous certifications, including USPTA Certified Elite and Professional Tennis Registry Levels I and II. 

For adults, we offer a wide range of opportunities:

• Beginner Clinics to build confidence and fundamentals.

• Advanced Drills for players refining their skills.

• Social and Competitive Events

• ALTA and USTA Leagues, where our teams have proudly won City and Division Championships as recently as 2024.

For juniors, the UTA Junior Academy offers an engaging and structured pathway for young players. Backed by the reputation of Universal Tennis Academy, our junior programs emphasize technical and tactical growth through action-packed, fun-filled regular or Summer Camp sessions. Clear progression paths allow parents and players to see measurable development, ensuring each child builds a solid foundation and a lifelong love for the game.

Our busy tennis programs offer professional training for men, women, and children, and Members can participate in any number of our signature events, including events, including pre-season ALTA boot camps, Wimbledon White Party and Round-Robin, the Laver Cup style Labor Day Cup, the Salvation Army charity event, Friday night socials, and holiday-themed round robins. With a full calendar of events throughout the year, there is always something happening in the Smoke Rise tennis program.

Private and Semi-Private lessons can be arranged with any of the UTM Coaches.

A Vibrant Hub On and Off the Courts

Our racquet center is a place to connect and unwind. Enjoy professional stringing services and the latest equipment at the pro shop or hone your skills with our state-of-the-art ball machines. After a match, relax in private locker rooms or catch up with friends at our café, complete with big-screen TVs for live matches and games. After a day on the courts, the adjacent pool provides a perfect spot to relax with family and friends.

Experience the ultimate racquet sports destination at Smoke Rise Country Club, where community, competition, and camaraderie come together.

Visit the UTA (Universal Tennis Academy) website (www.utatennis.com) to get all the details on Private Lessons, Adult Tennis and Pickleball Groups, Junior Groups, and 2025 UTA JUNIOR SUMMER CAMP Information.

Youth and Juniors Programming and Development

One of the premier tennis academies in the South, UTM has been training competitive junior players since 1995. Our passion is to help our juniors reach their potential as tennis players and as balanced individuals. We start by understanding each player’s goals and then work hard towards achieving them.

Finding the right drill group fit for each player is easy. UTM offers drill groups every day of the week that span the entire range of ages and skill levels. UTM’s junior development program is a comprehensive program. Drill groups are supported by a full service Strength and Conditioning Training program. In addition, we offer Private Coaching for players at all levels. The result is a complete player development program supported by a coaching staff of over 20 professionals with national and international playing and coaching experience. UTM has what it takes to help your child achieve their goals.

UTM drill groups span the entire skill range from beginner to nationally ranked junior players. Initially, we evaluate each player for drill group placement.

For more information, please visit: https://utatennis.com/smoke-rise-country-club/smoke-rise-country-club-junior-programs/.