Princeville Makai is excited to announce that Pickleball to the Tennis facilities! Pickleball is a paddle sport (similar to a racquet sport) that combines elements of badmitten, tennis, and table tennis. Two or four player use solid paddles to hit a perforated polymer ball, similiar to Wiffle Ball, over a net.
Princeville Makai’s paddle sport complex consists of up to six pickleball and three tennis outdoor hard surface courts and a team committed to providing you an outstanding tennis experience. The courts at the Princeville Makai Golf Club are currently open to members only. To inquire about a monthly or annual Tennis and Pickleball membership, please CLICK HERE to email us!
Meet Our Instructors:
D. Yhale Scott:
USPTA Elite Pro & Master Pro Candidate PTR & USTA High Performance Certified. Yhale is the Owner and Director of O’ahu Tennis Academy, LLC. Yhale has coached and trained ATP. WTA, ITF and USTA nationally ranked players. Yhale played Pro Circuit events and competed in many tournaments as a junior where he found his passion for coaching elite level players.
Yhale has worked with many USTA men’s and women’s players of various NTRP levels. Yhale created the PHD System™️ and his Core Four™️ strategy designed to fast track players immediately. Yhale is a graduate of UCLA. Certified Tennis Professional with USPTA Elite Professional, PTR, USTA Sports Science Level II and is a USTA High Performance Elite Coach.
Ryan Winter:
Ryan brings with him 20+ years in the Professional Tennis Industry, Top 10 Teaching Tennis Professional in the world through Peter Burwash International, Hitting Partner for ITF #1 David Hall, Tennis Director for #1 Tennis Management Company in the world, Tennis Director of #1 Resort in US, Tennis Director of #1 Athletic Club in US, Tennis Professional at #1 Tennis Facility in USPTR and USPTA, Elite National Champion Coach, National and International Champion Special Olympic Coach, and New Mexico State Champion.
Tennis Rules and Regulations:
Check-In Process:
All tennis players must check-in at the golf shop counter before entering the tennis courts. Members must present membership card.
Court Reservation:
Players may reserve a court in advance but no more than 7 days prior.
Tennis Attire:
Players must wear proper tennis attire and athletic shoes with non-marking soles (no sandals please). Shirts must be worn at all times.
Courtesy:
Tennis players must show courtesy and respect toward other players and golfers around tennis courts. Please keep noise levels to a minimum.
Andrew Schmidt, PGA
Andrew Schmidt has been dedicated to teaching the game of golf to all ages and skill levels for the past 18 years on the island of Kauai. He has been an Aloha Section PGA member since 2006. Andrew was recently awarded Aloha Section Assistant Professional of the Yearfor 2020 and the
Youth Player Development Award for 2021.
Individual Lessons:
$125/hour for 1 or two individuals. +$25 for each additional person
$500 for a package of (5) 1 hour lessons
$325 for a 2 hour on course playing lesson
Lessons should be booked by appointment between the student and the instructor. Please call (808) 346 9798 or email aschmidt@troon.com to make a reservation today!