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Founders Council Tennis Showcase

Saturday, November 1, 2025
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Join us for the 2025 Founders Council Tennis Showcase at Methodist University brought to you by Piedmont Natural Gas! Alumni, friends, and community members are invited to take the court for an engaging day of tennis, connection, and support for MU student scholarships. The showcase will take place on Saturday, November 1 at the Gene Clayton Tennis Center on campus. Whether you’re participating or cheering from the stands, it’s a great way to rally around a worthy cause. Registration opens July 1, 2025—don’t miss your shot!

Event Schedule

  • 8:30 a.m.: Breakfast
  • 9 a.m.: Play begins
  • Noon-1:30 p.m.: Lunch
  • 3 p.m.: Awards Presentation

Play with Purpose

Every serve, swing, and smile at the Tennis Showcase helps create opportunities for students at Methodist University. Proceeds from the event support the MU Loyalty Fund for student scholarships and enhance our Professional Tennis Management (PTM) programs, preparing future leaders on and off the court.

Support the Showcase

Sponsorship opportunities are available for individuals and businesses who want to champion student success and connect with the Methodist University community.

To learn more about sponsorship packages, contact Jessica Lopez at [email protected] or 910.630.7169.

Friendly Competition

Participants will be grouped by skill level and paired with competitive Methodist University student-athletes, including Professional Tennis Management (PTM) students who will rotate as doubles partners throughout the event.

A Premier Tennis Venue

The Gene Clayton Tennis Center at Methodist University is home to our USPTA-accredited Professional Tennis Management program and championship-winning teams. With eight lighted courts, a field house, locker rooms, and spectator seating, this top-tier facility has hosted over 30 conference titles and nearly 20 NCAA tournament appearances.

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