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Stay Here, Play Here!

Unmatched Tennis

Nestled in the shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Boar’s Head Resort invites guests to experience a chapter of its storied legacy. With our unique focus on wellness, athletics and outdoor activities — alongside exceptional dining — guests are perfectly positioned to have it all.

The Sports Club at Boar’s Head Resort is home to a nationally acclaimed tennis program and is consistenty ranked as one of the top-25 tennis resorts in the world by Tennis Resorts Online. Our top-notch instruction is accommodated by daily clinics and elite facilities that include several temperature-controlled indoor courts and outdoor clay and hard courts. The passion for tennis runs deep at Boar’s Head, and our resort works hard to spread that enthusiasm throughout the community. From our daily programs for members and hotel guests to our annual events that bring in spectators and players from across the nation, The Sports Club at Boar’s Head Resort is truly a mecca for tennis enthusiasts.

Stay and Play

All hotel guests have full access to our tennis facilities allowing you to pick and choose the tennis programs and activities that best fit your needs.

Our "OFFERS" page has a listing of stay packages with tennis inclusions, or you can book your own court time and clinics prior to your stay and take advantage of one of our other stay packages.

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Serving Up Daily Clinics

Whether you are here for a quick overnight stay or an entire week, we have a daily clinic schedule that’s fit for you. Our instructors start every morning feeding balls and serving up tips to players of all skill levels. If your thrill is to hit a ton of balls, our Drills for Thrills session will certainly wet your whistle with a highly consistent level of ball feeding. For the more elite, our Advanced Play programs emulate a college-style workout that’ll leave you tired but wanting even more by the time you hit the locker room. With more than 20 weekly clinics, there is truly a session for any tennis enthusiast!

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Smashing Instruction

Our staff of USPTR and USPTA certified instructors are laser focused on providing superior instruction that will help you enjoy the sport, stay healthy and win more on the court. In addition to our daily clinics, private lessons are available and tailored to specific needs. If you’re traveling with a large group or want to schedule a team event, our Boar’s Head Tennis Academy is your key to unlock a full realm of tennis greatness.

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Unmatched Facilities

With 26 courts, our facility stands out as one of the Mid-Atlantic's best. Ten Outdoor Har-Tru courts are carefully maintained for seasonal play. Alongside our clay courts are an additional four outdoor hard courts with a Har-Tru sports coatings surface for year-round enjoyment. A six-court outdoor tennis stadium also resides at the resort and plays home to the University of Virginia's men's and women's tennis teams. In the colder months, take your game indoors with an additional 12 Har-Tru hard courts that adhere to the high standards of the ITA, ATP and NCAA. These courts serve as the host site of top professional tournaments and NCAA matches. All of this is complemented with locker rooms, a state-of-the-art fitness center and the convenient Sports Club café for an after-tennis drink or quick grab-and-go meal.

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Champions Play Here

Consistently rated as one of the top tennis resorts in the world, Boar’s Head is also home of the University of Virginia men’s and women’s tennis teams. The men have brought home multiple recent national championship trophies. Both teams play their outdoor season on the stadium courts adjacent to The Sports Club, and their winter indoor season takes place on courts 7-12 inside the club.

Check the schedule before booking your next trip because admission to most matches are free and if you book our stay-and-play package, you’ll have complimentary access to play the same courts as UVA plays.

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Pickleball and Squash

Tennis is tops at Boar’s Head, but we also have pickleball options and a world-class squash facility. With weekly pickleball clinics and the availability to play indoor or outdoor, we truly make pickleball fun for all.

Our McAurthur Squash Center plays home to UVA’s men’s and women’s NCAA squash teams and is one of the best facilities in the world, boasting 14 total courts including two glass exhibition courts.

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Golf by Davis Love III

There is a new era of golf at Boar’s Head Resort. Partnering with legendary PGA Professional Davis Love III and Love Golf Design, the resort recently reimagined the entire Birdwood Golf facility to include18 new championship golf holes. Love’s team also added a new six-hole par-3 course and an expansive putting course with both offering a golf experience in under an hour.

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Your Relaxation Station

The Spa at Boar’s Head Resort is the perfect pairing of an elegant ambience and the serenity of natural surroundings and offers innovative, healthy treatments without losing its inherent charm. Thoughtfully crafted indulgent services will pamper the body and heal the soul. With luxurious resort facilities that include an Audubon-certified golf course, a state-of-the-art racquet and fitness club, swimming pools, nature trails, and farm-to-table cuisine, guests have endless possibilities to cultivate their own path to living well.

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Flavorful Dining Options

With indoor and outdoor dining available, the legendary Mill Room Restaurant is a highlight of Boar’s Head Resort and the go-to destination in Charlottesville. An ingredient-driven menu offers fine fare amidst cozy interiors that convey a sense of optimism and warmth while keeping guests returning time after time. Always elegant yet never pretentious, this is the perfect destination for any occasion, whether a special celebration or “just because.” For a more relaxed dining option, visit Birdwood Bar & Grill where guests are treated with casual fare and magnificent mountain views.

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