Going on vacation this summer and looking for a doubles game? You may be surprised to find out that it is easier than you think to get on a doubles court. There are many summer vacation spots in the United States that now have doubles courts like Nantucket and the Hamptons (click for a complete list of courts). For those of you who don't like to go a week without a game, these locations may be just the ticket. As we all know, finding four players for a doubles game can be difficult, so there are usually opportunities to hop into a game at both private and public clubs. Doubles courts can also be found at destinations such as Santa Fe, Vail, Vero Beach, Sea Island and Kiawa Island.
As you noted, some of the clubs in these vacation spots are private, so a little advance planning also helps. If you'll call ahead, it might be possible to put together a game, or get slotted into a regular, locals game that you wouldn't otherwise find out about. It can be tougher, tho, if you call up on a Wednesday for a game the next day.
ReplyDeleteI know out at the Minturn Racquet & Trout Club we're always looking for a foursome, but unless you're importing 3 other players w you, we need a little lead time to pull a game together.