Tell Me Where to Move for Best Tennis

[USS Tang]

I am (hypothetically) wealthy beyond all belief; I am a retired white male, in good health, and in my mid-60s; I am also a 4.5 NTRP who plays in sanctioned USTA tournaments. I want to get a lot better by playing more tennis and in more age-bracket tournaments.
Right now, I live in the Middle Atlantic region of the U.S. What part of the country should I move to?

[r2473]

Ponce de Leon, Florida

[USS Tang]

Is that where the Fountain of Youth is?

[LeeD]

SanFrancisco.
You have money.
There is the CalClub, GoldenGateway, and SanFranciscoTennisClub all within 4 miles of each other, and 152 public tennis courts not including the 18 inside the Presidio, all public.
Within 30 miles driving distances, you have at least 15 other private indoor tennis clubs, and over 500 public tennis courts.
There are courts where you can see the GoldenGateBridge while playing, one inside the middle of Chinatown, and plenty with no view whatsoever.
HarborPoint in Belvedere is less than 10 miles away, MtTam racket club maybe 14 mile drive.
Year round tournaments, plenty of players.

[El Diablo]

People in their mid 60s don't "get a lot better by playing more tennis." They either get worse as they age or they "get a lot injured" by playing more tennis. Step one: accept reality. You're not 30. Age happens.

[mikeler]

Florida has a lot of Har Tru courts, good for old legs.

[sureshs]

Go to a tennis place with no hurricanes or earthquakes. It is called Nevada.

[atatu]

Longboat Key, Florida. Although if you are a true 4.5 you'll be better than most of the residents there, but since you're wealthy you can pay the pros in the area to hit with you.

[Angle Queen]

You're in Mid-Atlantic. Must be north of here.

I'll put in a good word for the Richmond metro area. 2-hours from DC, mountains, beaches. Vibrant tennis community including over 200 4.5 Men with an 11-team 4.5 Adult flight and a 6-team 4.5 Seniors Flight (which will prob increase with the new 40+, 55+ categories). I can hook you up...whether you're interested in a club or playing as an independent. There's even been a book written about our town's tennis.

Seriously, we have a relatively low cost of living...yet the amenities can be large.

Why are you looking to leave where you are?

EDIT to add: after noticing your UserID...I'm also highly involved with our local American Legion Post. Lot of vets around here. Your kind, sir, are welcome.

[Coach Chad]

Central Florida...Great tennis here in Orlando!

[SoBad]

Originally Posted by USS Tang

I am (hypothetically) wealthy beyond all belief; I am a retired white male, in good health, and in my mid-60s; I am also a 4.5 NTRP who plays in sanctioned USTA tournaments. I want to get a lot better by playing more tennis and in more age-bracket tournaments.
Right now, I live in the Middle Atlantic region of the U.S. What part of the country should I move to?

I would just drive around Pennsylvania and then post about it.

Originally Posted by USS Tang

Is that where the Fountain of Youth is?

No, you're thinking about pomegranate vodka rocks.

[UCSF2012]

If you're in your mid 60's, your best place is in front of the TV, watching tennis.

[USS Tang]

Angle Queen, speaking of Richmond (and excuse me for playing the "name game"), at a clay court tournament last September I ran into a teaching pro formerly from Richmond.

[Angle Queen]

Originally Posted by USS Tang

...speaking of Richmond (and excuse me for playing the "name game"), at a clay court tournament last September I ran into a teaching pro formerly from Richmond.

That name is not familiar. A quick 'net check had him here in Richmond back in the 80s...and at a Club...I could never afford. I'm old (I suppose) but that was a bit before my time and certainly outa-my-league, literally.

His USTA record is amusing. Sure enough he's got a Richmond tag, but has played off-and-on for the past decade...in East Central...Ohio (where he seems to be a teaching pro at a posh CC). Maybe a mid-west snowbird? Or a recent retiree?

[stringertom]

Originally Posted by UCSF2012

If you're in your mid 60's, your best place is in front of the TV, watching tennis.

This post speaks volumes about ageism and a lack of imagination...two things that will put anyone into an early grave.

I'm 60 but in better shape than I was in 30 years ago. Why? Because I challenged myself physically and mentally to retard in as many ways possible the inevitable march to the other side. Every thing is possible in this world if you just don't stop trying. You seem to be a fan of "the giving up".

Back to OP...Treasure Coast of Florida is a tennis haven for many skilled, veteran players. From Vero Beach southwards through Port St Lucie, Stuart, Jupiter to the edges of Palm Beach county.

[chrischris]

Barcelona.

Despite :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kqyev46qyI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5035TY5RSpg

[Mike Bulgakov]

San Diego is my favourite area in the U.S. for tennis. It has great weather and many quality free courts. La Costa, a great place for tennis, use to have a WTA tournament; unfortunately, now it is more recognized for being near a tourist destination made of legos.

[sureshs]

Originally Posted by Mike Bulgakov

San Diego is my favourite area in the U.S. for tennis. It has great weather and many quality free courts. La Costa, a great place for tennis, use to have a WTA tournament

It still has.

http://www.mercuryinsuranceopen.com/

[sureshs]

Originally Posted by UCSF2012

If you're in your mid 60's, your best place is in front of the TV, watching tennis.

Life begins at 60 these days.

[GS]

I'm a 4.5 and almost 60, so I've been looking around for a great location, too. I'm convinced it's Hilton Head, S.C. Tons of claycourts, and lots of inter-club tournaments. The weather is alittle more moderate than Florida in the summer, and it's only been hit by a hurricane once in the past 100 years.