🎧 Episode 5: Palmetto Tennis Center (Sumter, SC)
Palmetto Tennis Center has developed players since 1927, a legacy that traces back to Phil Edwards, a 1960s Southern red clay champion who mentored the founder’s generation. As a small-market facility, Palmetto needed a way to stand apart without the cost and labor-intensive upkeep of its tennis court.
In this episode, we sit down with the team at Palmetto Tennis Center to hear the full pre- and post-installation story of their switch to Goodspeed Tennis RedClay Pro — and how the facility turned it into a driver of $18M in annual economic impact for Sumter.
💡 What You’ll Discover:
How Phil Edwards’ red clay championship roots shaped Palmetto’s philosophy and mentorship of new players.
Why the facility moved away from a high-maintenance court in favor of Goodspeed Tennis RedClay Pro.
How the new courts helped Palmetto host an ATP event and grow into a major economic contributor for the city.
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Guest Bios:
1) Sam Kiser – General Manager of Palmetto Tennis Center
2) Kyle Beynor – Tennis Performance Professional
3) Bob Storey, P.Eng., MBA – Co-founder and Managing Partner of Goodspeed America
