The Palmetto Tennis Center hosts a full schedule of tournaments for all levels of play—including professional events! With 24 hard courts and 8 authentic German red clay courts, players enjoy a truly premium experience.
Our strong partnership with the USTA allows us to welcome top-level tournaments and athletes from around the world.
For tournament details or participation inquiries, please contact us at [email protected].
SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR TENNIS PARTNERS!
USC Sumter JUCO Invitational
March 27 - 29
South Atlantic Conference (SAC) Championship
April 16 - 18
The South Atlantic Conference is an NCAA Division II athletic conference consisting of 13 collegiate teams. The top eight Men's and Women's teams compete for the Championship.
Conference Carolinas
April 22 - 25
J200 Philip L Edwards Junior Clay Court Championships
April 25 - May 1
This is a high-level junior tournament designed for the top 10% of junior tennis players worldwide. Success at these tournaments can serve as a steppingstone to transition into the ATP or WTA circuits.
Volunteer for this tournament by clicking here: J200 volunteer sign up form
NJCAA Women's Championships
May 2 - 6
This is a national championship that pits colleges around the country against each other in a high prestige tournament.
Volunteer for this tournament by clicking here: NJCAA volunteer sign up form
Iris Open
May 15 - 17
This USTA event pits some of South Carolina's best junior tournament players against each other as they prepare for the state qualifier later in May. 16-year age group boys and girls will be playing on our new German clay courts.
Palmetto Pro Open Women's USTA W100 Pro Circuit Event
June 1 - 7
Our biggest tournament of the year. Women ages 14 - 28 from over 20 countries will participate in this USTA Pro Circuit event. Often players from this tournament continue to succeed and emerge as some of the top players on the big circuit.
To become a ball runner for this event, click here: PPO ball running sign up form
To become a general volunteer for this event, click here: PPO general volunteer sign up form
USTA Southern League Championships
July 12 - 14
USTA SC Tri-level State Championships
Sept 18 - 20
500+ player tournament
SCISA Girls State Championships
October 7 - 9
The South Carolina Independent School Association tournament consists of girl's 2A and 3A state semi-finals and finals matches.
USTA National Level 2 Junior Tournament (Gamecock City Classic)
October 10 - 12
ITA Southeast Regional Championships
October 16 - 19
Individual collegiate-level tournament in the Southeast Region
Shaw Sumter Community Council - Tennis 4 Turkeys
October 16 - 18
Phillip Edwards Clay Court Championships
October 26 - November 1
Similar to the Palmetto Pro Open, this tournament brings in professional women players in an epic battle on the clay. 2026 will be our 2nd year hosting this event since the grand opening of the Phillip L. Edwards Clay Court facility.
Volunteer for this tournament by clicking here: PLECCC volunteer sign up form