Behind the Scenes with Mike Robertson: TPC Sugarloaf Pro-Am, Charity Week, and Atlanta’s August Pro-Am

Atlanta Tennis Podcast

Tennis is a strong channel for bringing people into focus on a cause. This episode of the Atlanta Tennis Podcast takes you behind the scenes of one of the most inspiring tennis events in the region: the Charity Pro-Am weekend at TPC Sugarloaf.

Tune in as Mike Robertson, Director of Racket Sports at TPC Sugarloaf, tells the exciting story of how local tennis pros and enthusiasts come out to rally for a weekend of fierce competition and community-driven charity.

In this episode, you’ll get to know that tennis is not just about a sweating sport. Rather, it’s a reunion opportunity for the all on and off the court tennis folks.

In this episode, you’ll get to know that tennis is not just a sweating sport. Rather, it’s a reunion opportunity for all on and off-the-court tennis folks.

About Our Guest

In this episode, we are joined by the Director of Racket Sports at TPC Sugarloaf, Mike Robertson. Having years of experience dealing in tennis, areas of events that involve community involvement, Mike takes the lead with their annual Charity Pro-Am weekend. He dives into how the event came to be so successful, the contribution of the tennis pros, and how they support valuable causes such as Birdies for the Brave, The Vigilant Torch, and local organizations. His leadership of the event at TPC Sugarloaf had made this a real highlight, not just for the members of the club, but for the whole tennis community in Atlanta.

What You'll Learn

• How the Charity Pro-Am weekends bring together tennis, golf, and pickleball into a week of fundraising.
• The effect and impact organizations such as Birdies for the Brave have been able to instill into veterans and local communities alike.
• In fact, tennis pros in Atlanta have played a significant role in supporting several charitable events throughout the month of August.
• This is the spirit of collaboration within the Atlanta tennis players group and how such events make a difference.
• Why events like this are just the essential part of community involvement in Sugarloaf, promoting sport and charity at the same time.

Who Should be Listening?

We believe this podcast is suited for all, but to be more particular-

• Tennis enthusiasts: If you love tennis but would want to hook onto how this sport empowers community causes, then this episode is for you.
• Tennis Coaches and Club Managers: Learn how to use your club to host successful charity events for building important relationships with local professionals and businesses.
• Philanthropists and Community Organizers: Learn how sports events can drive charitable efforts and help better your community.
• Veterans and Supporters: Hear the impact organizations such as Birdies for the Brave and the Vigilant Torch are making on behalf of veterans, and how you can get involved.

Want to Get Involved?

If you wish to participate in future Charity Pro-Am events or just simply get more involved in the Atlanta tennis community, please see our Tennis Event Calendar for a full calendar of events. Reach out to these local clubs, coaches or pros and see how you can make a difference by playing, donating or volunteering your time.

More about Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-robertson-78b89893/

More about the TPC Sugarloaf ProAm: https://www.tpcsugarloafcharityweek.com/event-registrations/tennis-event

Shaun Boyce USPTA: [e-mail]

https://tennisforchildren.com/

Bobby Schindler USPTA: [e-mail]

https://windermerecommunity.net/

Geovanna Boyce: [e-mail]

https://regeovinate.com/

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