- March 2, 2025
United States Tennis Association Florida hosted a Community Outreach Day on March 1 at the Palm Coast Southern Recreation Center, celebrating the recent expansion of the tennis center.
The event brought together players of all ages and skill levels for a day on the courts, featuring a mix of tennis and pickleball, a special guest appearance from Tom Gullikson and a forum discussing the future of tennis in Palm Coast.
Gullikson is a former pro tennis player and coach who won 15 Association of Tennis Professionals doubles titles with his twin bother, Tim. Tom, a longtime resident and coach in Palm Coast, was the United States Davis Cup team captain in 1994-99 and U.S. Olympic men's team coach in 1996.
The tennis center held a ribbon cutting in January for five new tennis courts, including a stadium court, bringing the facility's total to 15 courts. The expansion was made possible through a $700,000 USTA and USTA Florida Growth Catalyst Fund Grant. USTA Florida has been working with the city of Palm Coast to increase access to tennis, according to a USTA Florida press release.
During the Outreach Day forum, participants provided feedback about the types of programs and events they would like see at the Southern Recreation Center. For more information on USTA Florida’s advocacy efforts, go to ustaflorida.com/advocacy.
