Port Royal can trace its tennis history to the mid 1980s, when the original Port Royal Racquet Club opened to become one of the rare venues with 16 hard, clay, and grass courts. Late in 2018 however, the tennis operation was moved, taking up residence on eight brand-new Har-Tru courts and two permanent pickleball courts adjacent to the golf fairways at what is now the Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club, about a quarter-mile away.
(The site formerly occupied by the old racquet club is slated to be redeveloped as timeshare condominiums.) Dale Brown has been hired as head tennis professional. Originally from Georgia, Brown trained at the Smith Stearns Tennis Academy on Hilton Head Island as a junior and went on to play for LaGrange College, where he earned a B.S. in Business Management and an M.S. in Strength and Conditioning. He bring a variety of teaching and coaching experience to this new position, having taught at the nearby Sea Pines Racquet Club and coached at both the high school and college levels. Still feeling his way into the new facility, he has begun by offering stroke-of-the-day and fast-action clinics every weekday as well as private lessons. He expects to add additional programs and services, including options for juniors, as he gets into high season.
Coming here is a homecoming of sorts. “As a child, my family vacationed to Port Royal and I took lessons during the summer at the old Racquet Club,” he told me. “I also spent countless hours training as a junior tennis player on Hilton Head at Smith Stearns. The chance to come back to the island and build onto the tennis program here at Port Royal is quite a blessing to me.”
Eight Har-Tru courts and two permanent pickleball courts adjacent to the golf fairways at what is now the Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club
Off Court
Beach: A broad beach runs the length of Hilton Head Island.
Golf Courses: Port Royal has two 18-hole designer golf courses
Barony: This 18-hole course, designed by George W. Cobb, was one of the first to be built on Hilton Head Island. Deceptively open in appearance, it becomes challenging near the greens, which are protected by think rough and unforgiving bunkers.
Robber’s Row: Willard C. Byrd designed these 18 holes to have narrow, tree-lined fairways, small, undulating greens, and the challenge of water along 10 of the holes.
Dining: The clubhouse at Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club has the Robber’s Row Grille, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There are more dining options at the Westin. In addition to a poolside grill for lunch, it has two other restaurants: View 32 and the farm- and sea-to-table Carolina Room.
Accommodations
The five-story, 412-room Westin fronts the beach roughly half a mile from the racquet club. It has a spa and fitness center, three swimming pools, and a kids’ club.
Getting there
Seasons: Year-round.
Travel Instructions: By Air: Port Royal is 45 miles from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) in Georgia and 95 miles from Charleston International Airport (CHS). Major airlines serve both of those gateways. It is also possible to fly directly to Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH), on commuter service from US Airways Express, via Charlotte, NC. Rental cars and shuttles are available at all three airports.
191 Reviews on “Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club - Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa”
Excellent
4.7
191 reviews
AM
Good match play for more advanced players If your looking for this is the place to start on Hilton Head.
RA
Strengths include great southern hospitality, wonderful accommodations steps away from the tennis courts, affordable rates for tennis drills/lessons and easy access to the beach. Very dedicated Tennis pro who was very open to feedback, ran great drills at good pace, and had helpful tips. Absolutely beautiful setting, very peaceful and relaxing. Weakness was tennis pro – could have been more attentive to all players in the group equally. People were left feeling excluded or even ignored Some days. Or even that they were not getting their money’s worth.
AH
A great facility. The pro and the staff work to ensure guest’s needs are met. Our group was able to customize our drills–and the free court time was a big plus. Plenty of reasonable accommodations within walking distance of courts and beach!
JE
I attended with 12 other tennis team mates and our Pro for a 4 day tennis camp. The teaching staff was excellent, the facility was clean and the Pro Shop Manager Tandy was superior. I would highly recommend this facility and any clinics/camps they would offer. We stayed in VRBO condos within walking distance and the Westin (with beach acces) was also within in walking distance.
CS
Very nice facilities and exceptionally nice staff. Port Royal offers a wide variety of tennis clinics. I attended the “free clinic” early in the week along with many “stroke of the day” and “fast paced” play. The pros were very knowledgeable and made great efforts to work with all to see improve. Most of the courts are clay (Har-Tru) which is unique. The courts were well maintained everytime we played.
RP
My favourite place for a tennis holiday, staff are accommodating for the whole vacation experience eating other recreation activities beyond tennis
MB
Staff very friendly. Still recovering from relatively recent hurricane.
JC
Great tennis facilities with well-manicured clay courts and nice hard courts. The viewing area is spectacular and nice seating on each court with accessible water. The staff are very helpful with a great atmosphere for all levels of players from beginner to collegiate.
JR
Wonderful people! Great courts and accommodations!
PR
The friendly, helpful, welcoming and accommodating staff at Port Royal made our family feel “at home” in their beautiful facility!! Pat Robinette
JR
Port Royal Racquet Club is a beautiful, well-equipped facility run by an exceptional staff. Dennie and team always make our vacation a delight by helping us reserve courts on a daily basis for our family of 22. We have our “Robinette” family tennis camp every morning and an annual “Robinette Family Cup” in surely one of the most beautiful tennis settings ever. This year, Dennie gave us a special free lesson in Pickleball, a game we hope to be able to play on a small court at the “homeplace” in Knoxville, TN. LOVE this place!
RM
This is a modest sized tennis facility. They have 10 clay courts and 4 hard courts. The courts are beautiful! They are laid out in twos with spectacular trees with Spanish Moss all around. An especially nice touch is the Jasmine the provides the “wind screen” for all the courts! We played on the clay courts and found them to be in excellent shape – very well maintained. The staff at the club is extremely friendly and accommodate all your needs with a smile. The condo we rented was well maintained and had all the amenities one would expect. We hope to go back again next year!
JW
Great facilities, ambiance, friendly staff and beautiful scenery.
RR
Hilton Head is awesome location
DL
I love coming here everyday. The staff is really helpful and welcoming. The courts are in excellent condition.
BS
Always great tennis in a beautiful setting. The staff is terrific and run so well. The pro shop has the best selection of tennis wear on the island.
DS
We as a group love port Royal , Denny and his team there are terrific and have been going there at least 35 yrs on and off…beautiful tennis ,golf and ocean access . We are going back mid June with multiple families, such a GREAT Time !
NE
Tennis facility is awesome and lots of courts available. Great clay and hard court options!
JT
I think the strength of the club is the staff. They made us feel special and welcome.
BN
Just an amazing tennis club with an unbelievable staff that is both helpful and knowledgeable. They helped in arranging matches and court time with members and locals while I was visiting. Made the trip that much better!
WP
The facility and staff are top notch–it’s one of the ultimate tennis destinations!
DH
I find the people at Port Royal always helpful and friendly. The courts are always in good shape and access is easy. I go there mostly for instruction and I value the teaching of the Pro Patrick Page.
JB
Port Royal is an old style classic tennis club. The tennis pros, the staff and the director of tennis are terrific. their one goal is to make your experience great.
GC
Great atmosphere. Personnel accommodating and knowledgable.Wonderful courts.We always have a great time. Always able to arrange matches with their help. No apparent weaknesses.Maybe could use more a few more courts.
DP
Outstanding tennis facility with both hardtru(10) and (4) hardcourts and (2) grass courts under redo conditions. Outstanding friendly staff with excellent pros
RR
Staff treats you like family
BL
The Port Royal Racquet Club is a warm,friendly, and accommodating resort. It has 14 courts which allows the club to take good care of large groups. Tanda and Denny Bianco, tennis managers and professionals, are welcoming and very service oriented. They are there to help with whatever you need, not to mention operating a fully stocked pro shop with beautiful tennis apparel. The tennis instruction is first rate! Try the Port Royal Racquet Club for your tennis vacation.You won’t be disappointed!
GS
Great people and great time!!! Tanda and Dana are awesome.
MK
The facility has all that we look for and the people are knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.
AV
PRRC is a great place to have group and individual lessons at HHI. Have been there 5 times in the past 7 years and I also had lessons in other places in the Island to compare. The pros at PRRC are very good and I liked to participate both in the clinics and to take individual lessons. All the staff are very friendly.
PC
The visitors are very well taken care of and the the club is beautiful.
KW
They were very nice and accomodatimg. The facility is beautiful
MS
This is a great place!
JJ
Port royal is a great club that offers a great number of both Har-Tru and hard courts. Great seating and viewing as well.
PG
Fantastic setting! All the people are friendly, helpful, and very pleasant! Great place to play tennis.
AH
Port Royale Racquet Club was a lovely experience! The staff was friendly and helpful. The courts were very well maintained. I will definitely go back.
SB
Denny and Tanda manage the best tennis resort I’ve ever been to. The entire staff is friendly and they all know their tennis. I can’t wait to return this coming October!
OH
My mom asked me to write this. I took a private lesson everyday from Patrick. I had so much fun because he showed me how to put the ball away so I could win points. The pros back home make me play with the color balls and all we do is bloop it over. Now my favorite shot is the smash. He gave me a nickname to remind me “hit it like you mean it!” Thank you, Crusher. PS: I’m only 8 so my mom typed this.
BR
We have been coming down to Hilton Head Island for many years. Our tennis club of choice is always the Port Royal Racquet Club. Great location, friend and helpful staff, and we have had no problem picking up games. With Hartrue and Harcourt courts, there is a choice of playing surfaces and it is easy to book a court. Tandy and Denny, the managers, and Dana the head pro, have been wonderful to us and are always friendly and helpful. Overall, a great tennis experience!!
EW
Ever have a favorite restaurant that you think is a 5 star experience, then a new place opens up or you try a new place and have a true 5 star experience which renders your old favorite place a 3.5? That is what the clinics put on by Dana and Pat are like. You may think you have gone to great clinic at other places nearby or in your travels but the clinics at Port Royal are truly 5 star causing you to re-evaluate all of your other ratings.
LS
I go to HHI every year to Marriott’s Barony Beach in Port Royal. Patrick Page is by far, the best tennis pro I have ever come across! He offers tips that help your game and designs the drills specifically for you. He is very knowledgeable, tells great stories and is a wonderful teacher:) I go to HHI to take lessons from Patrick every year! He is awesome:) Hi Roger!
MR
My wife and I took the 8am tennis clinic all week and had a great time. Tennis pro was a true ambassador of the game and represented the club well. He ended a few of our lessons by teaching our 4 year old… who now wants her own tennis court.
KB
Love Port Royal! The staff is outstanding. The courts are extremely well maintained. The instruction is the best I have ever had.
DM
We have been bringing our high school tennis team (Walsh Jesuit High School, Ohio) down in March during spring break for training. I have been with the team the last 3 years. Denny and Tanda Bianco always do a great job of making us feel welcome and they always make sure we get ample court time for the boys. Some of our top boys get to play sets with the excellent players at the academy. This is a huge plus for our program. Port Royal is an outstanding facility and we always look forward to coming down from Ohio.
JS
Beautiful clay courts and very friendly staff. Perfect for couples getaway for group tennis vacation. I highly recommend Port Royal!
TS
Excellent staff with gracious Attitude. There are a tremendous variety of tennis venues and they bend over backwards to get you to participate.
HD
I have been playing tennis for many years in Hilton Head at The Port Royal Racquet Club, and the courts are always in great shape. The staff is always very helpful, and make sure that all players have a great tennis experience. Denny and his staff bend over backwards to arrange a match,and always make you feel at home. Dink & Lob from Ohio.
SA
I am a 4.5 and my buddy is a 4.0. We called the club while on vacation and they established 3 different matches for us, one including a club pro. This resort went out of their way to make sure we were happy. I would like to see some towels for the guests though…VERY HUMID in the summer…
TW
My experience at Port Royal was outstanding. They quickly organized challenging matches to my ability. The clay courts give true bounces. The staff ensured a good experience. Denny, Dana and the rest made it a definite to go back!
MW
Port Royal offers the complete tennis experience(lessons, clinics, drills, free play) in a very friendly environment. Pros (Dana,Pat,etc.) are top notch. Denny, Tanda, Bruce, Sue, Babs and Melissa work together to ensure all needs are met. We’ve vacationed there for 12 years and look forward to many more.
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191 Reviews on “Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club - Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa”
Good match play for more advanced players If your looking for this is the place to start on Hilton Head.
Strengths include great southern hospitality, wonderful accommodations steps away from the tennis courts, affordable rates for tennis drills/lessons and easy access to the beach. Very dedicated Tennis pro who was very open to feedback, ran great drills at good pace, and had helpful tips. Absolutely beautiful setting, very peaceful and relaxing. Weakness was tennis pro – could have been more attentive to all players in the group equally. People were left feeling excluded or even ignored Some days. Or even that they were not getting their money’s worth.
A great facility. The pro and the staff work to ensure guest’s needs are met. Our group was able to customize our drills–and the free court time was a big plus. Plenty of reasonable accommodations within walking distance of courts and beach!
I attended with 12 other tennis team mates and our Pro for a 4 day tennis camp. The teaching staff was excellent, the facility was clean and the Pro Shop Manager Tandy was superior. I would highly recommend this facility and any clinics/camps they would offer. We stayed in VRBO condos within walking distance and the Westin (with beach acces) was also within in walking distance.
Very nice facilities and exceptionally nice staff. Port Royal offers a wide variety of tennis clinics. I attended the “free clinic” early in the week along with many “stroke of the day” and “fast paced” play. The pros were very knowledgeable and made great efforts to work with all to see improve. Most of the courts are clay (Har-Tru) which is unique. The courts were well maintained everytime we played.
My favourite place for a tennis holiday, staff are accommodating for the whole vacation experience eating other recreation activities beyond tennis
Staff very friendly. Still recovering from relatively recent hurricane.
Great tennis facilities with well-manicured clay courts and nice hard courts. The viewing area is spectacular and nice seating on each court with accessible water. The staff are very helpful with a great atmosphere for all levels of players from beginner to collegiate.
Wonderful people! Great courts and accommodations!
The friendly, helpful, welcoming and accommodating staff at Port Royal made our family feel “at home” in their beautiful facility!! Pat Robinette
Port Royal Racquet Club is a beautiful, well-equipped facility run by an exceptional staff. Dennie and team always make our vacation a delight by helping us reserve courts on a daily basis for our family of 22. We have our “Robinette” family tennis camp every morning and an annual “Robinette Family Cup” in surely one of the most beautiful tennis settings ever. This year, Dennie gave us a special free lesson in Pickleball, a game we hope to be able to play on a small court at the “homeplace” in Knoxville, TN. LOVE this place!
This is a modest sized tennis facility. They have 10 clay courts and 4 hard courts. The courts are beautiful! They are laid out in twos with spectacular trees with Spanish Moss all around. An especially nice touch is the Jasmine the provides the “wind screen” for all the courts! We played on the clay courts and found them to be in excellent shape – very well maintained. The staff at the club is extremely friendly and accommodate all your needs with a smile. The condo we rented was well maintained and had all the amenities one would expect. We hope to go back again next year!
Great facilities, ambiance, friendly staff and beautiful scenery.
Hilton Head is awesome location
I love coming here everyday. The staff is really helpful and welcoming. The courts are in excellent condition.
Always great tennis in a beautiful setting. The staff is terrific and run so well. The pro shop has the best selection of tennis wear on the island.
We as a group love port Royal , Denny and his team there are terrific and have been going there at least 35 yrs on and off…beautiful tennis ,golf and ocean access . We are going back mid June with multiple families, such a GREAT Time !
Tennis facility is awesome and lots of courts available. Great clay and hard court options!
I think the strength of the club is the staff. They made us feel special and welcome.
Just an amazing tennis club with an unbelievable staff that is both helpful and knowledgeable. They helped in arranging matches and court time with members and locals while I was visiting. Made the trip that much better!
The facility and staff are top notch–it’s one of the ultimate tennis destinations!
I find the people at Port Royal always helpful and friendly. The courts are always in good shape and access is easy. I go there mostly for instruction and I value the teaching of the Pro Patrick Page.
Port Royal is an old style classic tennis club. The tennis pros, the staff and the director of tennis are terrific. their one goal is to make your experience great.
Great atmosphere. Personnel accommodating and knowledgable.Wonderful courts.We always have a great time. Always able to arrange matches with their help. No apparent weaknesses.Maybe could use more a few more courts.
Outstanding tennis facility with both hardtru(10) and (4) hardcourts and (2) grass courts under redo conditions. Outstanding friendly staff with excellent pros
Staff treats you like family
The Port Royal Racquet Club is a warm,friendly, and accommodating resort. It has 14 courts which allows the club to take good care of large groups. Tanda and Denny Bianco, tennis managers and professionals, are welcoming and very service oriented. They are there to help with whatever you need, not to mention operating a fully stocked pro shop with beautiful tennis apparel. The tennis instruction is first rate! Try the Port Royal Racquet Club for your tennis vacation.You won’t be disappointed!
Great people and great time!!! Tanda and Dana are awesome.
The facility has all that we look for and the people are knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.
PRRC is a great place to have group and individual lessons at HHI. Have been there 5 times in the past 7 years and I also had lessons in other places in the Island to compare. The pros at PRRC are very good and I liked to participate both in the clinics and to take individual lessons. All the staff are very friendly.
The visitors are very well taken care of and the the club is beautiful.
They were very nice and accomodatimg. The facility is beautiful
This is a great place!
Port royal is a great club that offers a great number of both Har-Tru and hard courts. Great seating and viewing as well.
Fantastic setting! All the people are friendly, helpful, and very pleasant! Great place to play tennis.
Port Royale Racquet Club was a lovely experience! The staff was friendly and helpful. The courts were very well maintained. I will definitely go back.
Denny and Tanda manage the best tennis resort I’ve ever been to. The entire staff is friendly and they all know their tennis. I can’t wait to return this coming October!
My mom asked me to write this. I took a private lesson everyday from Patrick. I had so much fun because he showed me how to put the ball away so I could win points. The pros back home make me play with the color balls and all we do is bloop it over. Now my favorite shot is the smash. He gave me a nickname to remind me “hit it like you mean it!” Thank you, Crusher. PS: I’m only 8 so my mom typed this.
We have been coming down to Hilton Head Island for many years. Our tennis club of choice is always the Port Royal Racquet Club. Great location, friend and helpful staff, and we have had no problem picking up games. With Hartrue and Harcourt courts, there is a choice of playing surfaces and it is easy to book a court. Tandy and Denny, the managers, and Dana the head pro, have been wonderful to us and are always friendly and helpful. Overall, a great tennis experience!!
Ever have a favorite restaurant that you think is a 5 star experience, then a new place opens up or you try a new place and have a true 5 star experience which renders your old favorite place a 3.5? That is what the clinics put on by Dana and Pat are like. You may think you have gone to great clinic at other places nearby or in your travels but the clinics at Port Royal are truly 5 star causing you to re-evaluate all of your other ratings.
I go to HHI every year to Marriott’s Barony Beach in Port Royal. Patrick Page is by far, the best tennis pro I have ever come across! He offers tips that help your game and designs the drills specifically for you. He is very knowledgeable, tells great stories and is a wonderful teacher:) I go to HHI to take lessons from Patrick every year! He is awesome:) Hi Roger!
My wife and I took the 8am tennis clinic all week and had a great time. Tennis pro was a true ambassador of the game and represented the club well. He ended a few of our lessons by teaching our 4 year old… who now wants her own tennis court.
Love Port Royal! The staff is outstanding. The courts are extremely well maintained. The instruction is the best I have ever had.
We have been bringing our high school tennis team (Walsh Jesuit High School, Ohio) down in March during spring break for training. I have been with the team the last 3 years. Denny and Tanda Bianco always do a great job of making us feel welcome and they always make sure we get ample court time for the boys. Some of our top boys get to play sets with the excellent players at the academy. This is a huge plus for our program. Port Royal is an outstanding facility and we always look forward to coming down from Ohio.
Beautiful clay courts and very friendly staff. Perfect for couples getaway for group tennis vacation. I highly recommend Port Royal!
Excellent staff with gracious Attitude. There are a tremendous variety of tennis venues and they bend over backwards to get you to participate.
I have been playing tennis for many years in Hilton Head at The Port Royal Racquet Club, and the courts are always in great shape. The staff is always very helpful, and make sure that all players have a great tennis experience. Denny and his staff bend over backwards to arrange a match,and always make you feel at home. Dink & Lob from Ohio.
I am a 4.5 and my buddy is a 4.0. We called the club while on vacation and they established 3 different matches for us, one including a club pro. This resort went out of their way to make sure we were happy. I would like to see some towels for the guests though…VERY HUMID in the summer…
My experience at Port Royal was outstanding. They quickly organized challenging matches to my ability. The clay courts give true bounces. The staff ensured a good experience. Denny, Dana and the rest made it a definite to go back!
Port Royal offers the complete tennis experience(lessons, clinics, drills, free play) in a very friendly environment. Pros (Dana,Pat,etc.) are top notch. Denny, Tanda, Bruce, Sue, Babs and Melissa work together to ensure all needs are met. We’ve vacationed there for 12 years and look forward to many more.