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by Gina Franano
THE COUNTRY CLUB me Noah Palm Beach
Country Club is rich in history. The club was originally
called the Palm Beach Winter Club when it was opened
in 1927. After changing hands through some of the area's
most influential families (Singer, Kelsey, Oakes and Mac-
Arthur) the club was sold to the Ross Brothers, who were
the original developers of North Palm Beach. The "Winter
Club" was finally sold to the Village of North Palm Beach
in 1962.
The North Palm Beach Country Club is a Village -owned
and operated public recreational facility consisting of an
eighteen -hole Jack Nicklaus "Signature" course. North
Palm Beach Country Club represents only the second mu-
nicipal golf course designed by Nicklaus. The renovation of
the golf course began in April 2006 and was completed in
November 2006. In addition, the club features ten lighted
Har -Tru courts, an Olympic -size swimming pool and the
Village Green Restaurant overlooking the golf course and
pool.
Much like the golf course renovations, The Village of North
Palm Beach is beginning an exciting new project to reno-
vate its tennis facility and tennis programs.
A "Rebuild, Reinvigorate and Re -Launch NPB Tennis 2009"
campaign is underway wherein the Village will inform the
tennis -playing community of their plans to make NPB Ten-
nis the area's premier tennis facility.
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ED U I LD The North Palm Beach Country Club's ten-
nis facility is undergoing a much -deserved renovation. Re -
cently, ground was broken on a new 1,700 square foot pro
shop. Peacock and Lewis Architect Firm have designed a
fabulous facility that includes retail space, a multipurpose
room, locker rooms and "club" atmosphere.
Beautiful viewing decks off the side and back of the build-
ing will provide a great place for gathering, watching and
cheering on your favorite player and NPB's teams.
Perhaps even more impressive is that along with the new
pro shop, the renovation will include ten refurbished light-
ed Har -Tru courts, fencing, watering system, windscreens,
water fountains, seating and landscaping.
RI?IVVIGOR;1'Cli Kim L
Tennis at exclusive country,
club communities for over
fifteen years, a USPTA Pro
1 -certified tennis profes-
sional and now the Head
Professional at NPBCC, is
championing the "Rebuild,
Reinvigorate, Re -Launch"
campaign.
Kim's proven background
in programming and her
results -orientated teach-
ing style is already igniting
the imagination of the lo-
cal tennis -playing popula-
tion. Players are excited to
see what is happening at
NPBCC and want to be a
part of the "before and af-
ter" journey.
Kim and her qualified staff
of professionals are of-
fering a comprehensive,
competitive, instructional,
social and fitness tennis
program for the coun-
try club. Five new tennis
teams (Al, A2, A4, Bl and B3) will represent the country
club in the Palm Beach Country Women's Tennis Associa-
tion starting in September. LISTA and Senior teams will
be added in the fall, offering additional competitive match
play for men and women.
Franklin, a Director of
Enthusiastic and inspiring tennis instruction is available
daily. Exciting new programming, such as Cardio Tennis
classes set to motivational music, add an element of fitness
to the traditional tennis class.
Also offered at the club is the comprehensive Anyone Can
Excel (A.C.E.) Junior Academy, directed by Ron Rainyn.
Rainyn brings over twenty years of teaching and pro -tour
playing experience to the tennis program. A Florida native,
Ron was fortunate to have learned from the best. He was
coached by and worked for Jimmy Evert and also trained
on scholarship at Nick Bollettieri's Tennis Academy. At
Bolletieri's he discovered his calling — coaching tennis.
He brings the same passion to the court as his idol Nick
did. Ron's mission is to instill in players the same passion
and dedication for ten-
nis as Nick and Jimmy
did in him. He is looking
forward to promoting the
lifelong game of tennis to
the Village and surround-
ing communities, as well
as encouraging children of
all ages to excel and reach
their potential.
Programs are offered now for the advanced players, inter-
mediate players and for those who are just starting out or
have always wanted to play. Daytime programs are bustling
and evening and weekend programs are also available.
During the school year,
Ron offers classes after
school for children 4 to 17
years of age. During the
summer, the A.C.E. Sum-
mer Camp will offer three
options: tennis only; ten-
nis and swimming; and the
third option: golf, tennis,
and swimming, which will
only be offered one week
of each month. Ron also
teaches private lessons to
adults and children.
RE—LAUNCH The
Grand Reopening is on
track for September 2009.
At this time tennis players will be presented with the pre-
miere tennis center in the area — a unique blend of country
club -quality amenities and services with the accessibility
and value of a municipal facility.
MEMBERSHIP North Palm Beach Country Club
is a municipal facility that offers golf, tennis and full family
memberships. Everyone is welcome to join. For more infor-
mation, call the Tennis Pro Shop at (561) 626-6515 or Kim
L. Frankin at (561) 352-4416. PBG