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Best Tennis 
Hotels, Served

There’s plenty of action to look forward to during this year’s BNP Paribas Open, but you can hit the courts yourself at these top-rated tennis resorts.

MARISSA WILLMAN

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PARKER PALM SPRINGS

There’s plenty of court action to look forward to during this year’s BNP Paribas Open (newly renovated suites, an expanded Stadium Plaza, and the addition of Wolfgang Puck’s Spago restaurant), but the tennis doesn’t need to stop there for the truly obsessed. Hit the courts at these top-rated tennis resorts.

LA QUINTA RESORT & CLUB

Recognized as one of the top tennis resorts in the country, the facility at La Quinta Resort & Club offers the complete package for tennis getaways. What else would one expect from the official hotel of the BNP Paribas Open? The resort boasts 23 courts with both hard and clay surfaces, with 10 lit for night play. Plus, the tennis club includes a pro shop, fitness center, swimming pool, and cafe. USPTA-certified pros offer instruction and the tennis program includes clinics, drills, and events.

49499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta. 760-564-4111; www.laquintaresort.com

OMNI RANCHO LAS PALMAS RESORT & SPA

Also named one of the country’s top tennis resorts, Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa offers a world-class tennis experience with 25 courts. A pro shop is on site, as is a tennis concierge. The resort’s robust tennis program, managed by Cliff Drysdale Tennis, includes camps, retreats, private lessons, and clinics.

41000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 760-568-2727; www.omnihotels.com

THE WESTIN MISSION HILLS GOLF RESORT & SPA

The seven-court complex at The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa offers both day and night play. Take your game to the next level with clinics, private instruction, and seasonal programs directed by Peter Burwash International. The pro shop provides everything you need to hit the courts, plus gear for the resort’s annual Desert Smash pro-am tournament.

71333 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage. 760-328-5955; www.westinmissionhills.com

PARKER PALM SPRINGS

Wander through the labyrinth of 13 sprawling acres at the Parker Palm Springs, and you’ll find four red-clay tennis courts where you can fantasize you’re a wild card at the French Open. Lush landscaping makes the perfect backdrop for an afternoon on the court. Up your game with a private lesson from a pro.

4200 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-770-5000; www.theparkerpalmsprings.com

HYATT REGENCY INDIAN WELLS RESORT & SPA

Follow in the footsteps of the pros at Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa, once the home of the Newsweek Champions Cup. Today, players can choose from three hard-surface courts and can sign up for clinics, lessons, and tournament competitions. The facility also offers corporate tennis programs and round robin networking events. This year it’s the venue of the inaugural Taste of Tennis event (March 6), where you can mingle with professional players over gourmet bites.

44600 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells. 760-776-1234
; indianwells.regency.hyatt.com

JW MARRIOTT DESERT SPRINGS RESORT & SPA

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa has 15 hard courts available for year-round play. Services include clinics, drills, instruction, player matching, and group tennis events. The tennis facility offers lawn games for the family such as croquet, badminton, and lawn bowling. The resort also hosts weekly wheelchair tennis clinics in high season.

74855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert. 760-341-2211
; www.marriott.com

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON GOLF RESORT

The resort has teamed with the neighboring Desert Princess Country Club to offer nine courts altogehter, four of which are lighted for night play. Clinics and private lessons are also offered. Unleash your inner professional at one of two tournament-style courts with stadium seating. Every time you serve an ace, you can almost hear the crowd roar! (Even if it’s just your spouse and kids.)

67967 Vista Chino, Cathedral City. 760-322-7000; www.doubletreepalmsprings.com

RENAISSANCE INDIAN WELLS RESORT & SPA

Two tennis courts are just 1.5 miles from all the racket of the BNP Paribas Open, at Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa. The weekend children’s camp and craft zone will keep the kiddos busy while you play under the sun or after dark on the lighted courts.
45000 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells.

760-341-2200; www.marriott.com

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Wolfgang Puck’s Spago Comes To the Indian Wells Tennis Garden

Wolfgang Puck’s Spago Comes To the Indian Wells Tennis Garden

Among the big additions at Stadium 1, which will be ready by this year's BNP Paribas Open, will be the arrival of Wolfgang Puck’s Spago, a 100-seat restaurant that will overlook Center Court from the 300 level. Puck opened the first Spago in Los Angeles, where I used to work back in the day, and it has won six Wine Spectator Grand Awards and has been awarded two Michelin Stars over 35 years. It will be the preeminent dining option in Stadium 1, and like Nobu, will mix world class dining with world class tennis.

But unlike Nobu and Chop House, some seating at Spago will be open to the court.

Stadium 1 will also feature roughly 20 new concessions and eateries, including BS Taqueria, a Los Angeles-based Mexican restaurant from Ray Garcia, Esquire’s 2015 Chef of the Year. BS Taqueria will offer a variation of tacos, cocktails, and specialty plates.

Dave’s Doghouse, a gourmet hot dog shop from Michelin Star-rated chef Josiah Citrin, will also debut, along with Cassell’s, a reinvented classic hamburger stand that originated in Los Angeles in 1948.

Melissa’s Produce, a fresh vegetable-focused offering, is another addition and will join local favorites Piero’s PizzaVino for pies and slices, and Sherman’s Deli for New York style sandwiches.


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Tennis In The Palm Springs Area

Rancho La Quinta Country Club

The Palms Springs area has always been a Mecca for tennis. Once known as as the "Playground of the Stars" the desert now boasts over 300 courts for public, private and club play. Many of the golf and gated communities in the Valley feature active tennis programs. Fitness, tennis and social memberships are available at a number of top-rated clubs and resort lifestyle communities. Top photo: Rancho La Quinta

Popular Tennis Communities
Andalusia at Coral Mountain, La Quinta
Bighorn Golf Club, Palm Desert
Heritage Palms Country Club, Indio
PGA West, La Quinta
Lake Mirage Racquet Club, Rancho Mirage
La Quinta Resort & Club
Mission Hills Country Club, Rancho Mirage
Palm Desert Tennis Condos
Palm Valley Country Club, Palm Desert
Rancho Las Palmas, Rancho Mirage
Rancho La Quinta Country Club
Silver Sands Racquest Club, Palm Desert
Sun City Shadow Hills, Indio
Trilogy, La Quinta
Vintage Club, Indian Wells
Woodhaven Country Club, Palm Desert

Indian Wells Tennis Gardens
You can also choose to play where the pros play–The Indian Wells Tennis Garden, home to the BNP Paribas Open (formerly the Pacific Life Open) provides a world-class facility for the ardent tennis player. The Tennis Garden features 20 hard courts, 2 Har Tru clay courts, a member lounge, fitness and locker rooms for its members and guests to enjoy. Memberships are available monthly, seasonally, and annually. The staff can match you up with other players of like ability or bring your own game. The club also offers discounted rates to visiting hotel guests. Call the Pro Shop at (760) 200-8200.

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Tennis With Tracy Austin at La Quinta Resort

Tennis With Tracy Austin at La Quinta Resort

Left to right: Tom, Mary, myself and Tracy

This was an exiting tennis week for me as I competed as a tennis member at La Quinta Resort for a chance to play with tennis great and U.S. Open Champion Tracy Austin. I advanced to the finals and won my match with my friend Mary to be able to play with Tracy after her annual tennis clinic at the resort.

Tracy and I teamed up against Tom Gorman, La Quinta Resort’s Director of Tennis and my co-winner Mary. Tom was a Davis cup player and captain for eight years, and to this day Tom is the most successful player/coach in Davis cup history. Tom was also ranked #8 in the world in his professional playing days.

Tracy and I won our tiebreaker set on this beautiful Saturday morning. Tracy did a fantastic job giving the tennis clinic for La Quinta Resort guests of all ages and abilities, and, we hope to see Tracy back here again next Easter weekend. Thanks again Tracy and Tom for a fun morning! 


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Larry Ellison Buys Indian Wells Tennis Garden & BNP Paribas Open

Larry Ellison, co-founder and CEO of Oracle Corp., has purchased the BNP Paribas Open Tennis Tournament and the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, the tournament announced today.

Ellison formed Tennis Ventures LLC and purchased the tournament and venue from the existing ownership group, according to a press release from the BNP Paribas Open.

Previous owners Charlie Pasarell and Raymond Moore will continue to manage the event and the tennis garden for the new company, the tournament announced.

Ellison said in a press release that he was excited to become the new owner of the open and the tennis garden.

"Anyone who knows me knows that I love the game of tennis. I play it regularly, watch it frequently, and now look forward to being in Indian Wells every March," he said. "This tournament has an incredibly solid foundation, including one of the best venues and management teams, and I intend to build on that."

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