Grey Oaks Country Club General Manager Don Emery named 2023 USPTA Large Facility Manager of the Year
NAPLES, Fla. – The United States Professional Tennis Association has named Grey Oaks Country Club General Manager Don Emery the 2023 USPTA Large Facility Manager of the Year. The award recognizes facility managers who encourage and develop their staff, hire and support USPTA-certified Professionals, and contribute to the tennis community.
“Always a supporter of USPTA education and certification, Don not only won the Large Facility Manager of the Year for the USPTA Florida division this year, but he can now claim the same award nationally,” said John Embree, USPTA CEO. “We appreciate what Don has done to promote racquet sports and the USPTA at Grey Oaks Country Club.”
Emery joined Grey Oaks Country Club as general manager in 2021 and immediately implemented a strategic financial and capital plan, branded GO FORWARD 2026, which included an extensive racquets center expansion, adding capacity for both tennis and pickleball. This expansion, which officially opened in December 2022, was in response to emerging trends in racquet sports, increased member demand, and the need to remain competitive within the regional and national country club space.
Since the grand opening of its new racquets center complex, pickleball and tennis visits at Grey Oaks have increased by more than 150% and 35%, respectively, with similar increases in clinic and lesson enrollment and team activities participation. Emery has also made investments in staff with the addition of three USPTA-certified professionals.
About the USPTA
Founded in 1927, the USPTA is the global leader in tennis-teacher certification and professional development. With more than 14,000 members worldwide and 17 divisions nationwide, the association’s mission is to raise the standards of tennis-teaching professionals and coaches and to promote a greater awareness of the sport.
About Grey Oaks Country Club
Grey Oaks Country Club serves the Grey Oaks and Estuary communities, members from Moorings Park at Grey Oaks and non-resident club members. It has been designated a Platinum Club® by Club Leaders Forum, Distinguished Club by BoardRoom magazine, Florida Golf Course of the Year by the National Golf Course Association, and a Top 100 Golf Community by Travel + Leisure magazine. Amenities include three championship golf courses, a 30,000-square-foot state-of-the-art wellness center, two clubhouses, tennis, pickleball, bocce, and a resort-style pool. Visit greyoakscc.com for more information.