Tennis on Dataw Island

Tennis aficionados will delight in Dataw Island’s eight Har-Tru courts, four of which are lighted for nighttime play, and a new 1,600-square-foot tennis center appointed with showers, a galley kitchen, meeting space and an austere pro shop.

The active tennis program, with competitive leagues through the USTA, lessons, mixers, pro exhibitions, clinics and more, is led by on-staff professionals.

Our Tennis Pros

Donna McKenna

Director of Tennis, Dataw Island Club

Donna McKenna joined Dataw Island Club in 1999 and became director of tennis in 2001. Her responsibilities include developing Dataw’s tennis program to captivate a diverse membership through group and private lessons; team practices; round robin sessions; holiday and special event mixers; new member clinics; member guest events; professional exhibitions along with United States Tennis Association League play and other ... Read More

Gene L. Cox

Assistant Tennis Professional

Gene L. Cox joined the Dataw Island Club in 2007 with more than 15 years of tennis instruction experience. His responsibilities include scheduling member court times, team practices and team matches. In addition, Cox also provides group and private lessons; team coaching drills; organizing round robin, intramural sessions and mixer events; new member development; and assisting in clubhouse maintenance and court conditioni... Read More