(Or you could take a one-hour flight from LaGuardia to Burlington.) When you walk into the slick, New-Age lodge, you’re literally in the center of everything: Within the radius of a few hundred feet, you can grab a bite, take a dip in the pool, get a massage (oh, the massage!), then a drink at the bar. I arrived at the resort after a scenic, albeit five-hour, straight shot up 95 to 91. It is a prime destination for those looking for relaxation and wellness. This review is on the Topnotch, and the resorts elevated sense of value, service and prestige that considerably falls short on all counts.I ’m not one for snow-packed summits and triple-diamond dashes, but it seems like I’m the type of person Topnotch Resort had in mind when they planned their recent $15 million renovation. He was enthusiastic, positive and a good player. One, important comment, The young club pro, recent college grad from Florida, provided the shortened clinic. I wonder, who the pro at Topnotch is, that believes 1 hour is valued at $175? I will fly to Tampa, for 45 Grand Slam surfaces and 5 hours of academy before agreeing to the "Topnotch" policy. Interesting, when I attended the clinic alone, there was a "single" player with a pro, on the adjacent court on both days.įinally, I paid $220 for 5 hours at the Hoffman Tennis Academy, with all Grand Slam surfaces, 4:1 ratio and endless high quality professional service. Once again, this served the facilities best interest, not the player. Rather, they offered a $175 1 hour lesson. They could not provide one name of a 3.5 or 4.0 lady player over the course for 4 days. It also indicates that they will arrange match play. The website should indicate this "policy". The "policy" to lessen time is simply a way for the Top Notch to charge more money. I've also found clubs to add more courts when attendees exceed 4. In fact, I have intentionally attended the 8am clinic and had a private clinic, because many players prefer starting at later times. Once a clinic schedule is published, it is held for the full length regardless of the number of players. I have attended Saddle brook Tennis Academy, in Tampa, Palmetto Dunes Tennis at Hilton Head, Stratton Tennis in Vermont, Sugarbush Tennis among a few. The policy would be to shorten the clinic to 30 minutes, unless someone else appeared. The following day, I called again to 'sign up", no answer at 8am, club returned my call later and informed me I was the only player for the clinic. As luck would have it, 3 others appeared, the tennis was good quality and 1.5 hours. The pro informed me that if there were not 4 players, the clinic would be shortened to 1 hour for 2 players, same price. Once I arrived, there was one other player. ![]() Once I arrived, I contacted the club to inquire about the clinic, I was "discouraged" with the reservationist comments that the tennis was "low" rated, 3.0 quality and re directed to the possibility of a 1 hour private lesson for $175.! I selected the clinic, for $39.00 1.5 hours. I called Topnotch tennis prior to our trip to inquire about clinics, matching service and lessons. ![]() I am a 4.0 USTA female player always looking for good tennis work outs. It was quite astonishing and disappointing. He was too busy chatting up the player who was taking private lessons from him. I recall practicing serves for last 10 minutes of clinic and as expected, the male Pro never once uttered a coaching tip. Pro's tend to offer tips only to those who are taking the private lessons. I spent 1/2 the time just standing there, waiting for her to return a ball 'over 'the net. Live drills were encouraged - but if you are a 4.0 + player stuck with hitting against a 3.0 player in your group you're doomed. As an alumni of Bolleteri Academy and several others in FL the pool of 'good' players are limited. ![]() Pro's are polite - but unfortunately are quite stingy with coaching tips. If you're a 4.0 or above you risk warming up with players that are far beneath your level. Clinics are definately tailored to levels 2.0 - 3.5. Folks warming up in the middle of the courts with 'no net'. The Bad: As a guest of Top Notch resort - I arrived at morning clinics to overbooked sessions. The Good: Gorgeous courts and surroundings.
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