Hollow Rock Racket Club / The McDonald Group
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418 
37 verified customer reviews.
These reviews are from verified customers of this business.
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RQ
May 20, 2012
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418Quality Tennis
We have been members of HR for nearly 5 years and continue to be impressed with the high quality of tennis coaching. We are excited to have our kids grow up in a nurturing and fun environment!
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K.S.
May 19, 2012
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418Lesson with Rob
Excellent instructor. Has a good eye for basics. Nice personality, too. All of the pros in the McDonald group have wonderful personalities.
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Rosaria
May 11, 2012
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418Excellent teacher!
My children, ages 6 and 9, enjoyed their first tennis lesson with Rob. He is outstanding! He has wonderful rapport with children, and provided skill-building, confidence, and fun. We are signing up for a summer of good tennis!
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N. Rivers
May 10, 2012
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418Excellent Lesson
I would definitely recommend Brad for private lessons. He is excellent at communicating and demonstrating the proper tennis skills and form. I felt that not a minute of the one hour lesson was wasted. I look forward to my next lesson.
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Elizabeth Brown
Feb 4, 2012
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418tennis lesson
Visiting from out of town. Lesson with George. What a great guy. Very helpful and patient. He is an awesome asset to your club. He helped me with my forehand and also taught serving (which I had yet to do as I am fairly new to tennis).
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Theresa Johnson
Nov 21, 2011
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418Private Lesson with Brad
I scheduled a lesson with Brad for my daughter- TJ. He really listened to our goal for the practice and helped TJ tremendously. He was patient and very motivating. I enjoyed listening to the tips. Tariah was more confident in her game after just one lesson. We will definitely be seeing Brad again.
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Robyn Sloan
Nov 9, 2011
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418A Valuable Lesson
After one hour with Brad Pomeroy, I walked away with specific pointers to improve my serve and confidence in my ability to put the new information into practice. Brad imparts his wisdom in a clear, concise manner and remains focused on the set goals; he communicates well both verbally and by example.
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Steve W
Oct 29, 2011
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418Two terrific lessons!
The two lessons I have taken so far from Rob Schmidt rank among the handful of great lessons I have taken in the 60 years I have been taking them. He has an orthopedic knowledge of what the body can and cannot do; and he was able to give me (despite my age and my worn-out knees) a real forehand for the first time.
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Bart Cleary
Oct 11, 2011
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WORKS WELL. HOWEVER, AFTER MAKING LESSON, IT SHOULD TAKE YOU BACK TO MAKE ANOTHER. OR, HAVE AN ICON TO CLICK THAT TAKES YOU BACK TO MAKE ANOTHER LESSON.
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Hans Von Amsberg
Sep 16, 2011
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The McDonald Group has excellent teaching staff and programs for all levels of play, for young and old. The soft and hard court facilities practically allow almost year-round play.
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Durham Mom
Sep 4, 2011
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418Great lesson for beginners under age 12
Rob gave a duo lesson to my 2 daughters, ages 9 and 11. He helped each one develop their individual level and skills while working with them as a team as well. My husband and I were very pleased with his insight and comments to us after the lesson as well.
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Niall Buckley
Aug 26, 2011
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Always enjoy being at HR - home from home. Lessons are great. courts are wll kept. Members are fun. Easy access to staff and scheduling. How about 3 foot hedge at entrance to block car light shining on #7 and #8
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lily Smith
Aug 24, 2011
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418Excellent as usual
Jim is the best when you need someone to help you restart tennis after a long injury, with no risk of hurting yourself. So thank you and see you soon...
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M.H.
Jun 13, 2011
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418Lesson with Andy
I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed the lesson with Andy. He provided key fundamentals for all of the key aspects of my game which I can now put into action immediately. If you get a chance, take a lesson with Andy.
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m.g.
May 19, 2011
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418Hollow Rock Racket Club, the McDonald Group
Great club, great courts, great instruction! Love the atmosphere. Serious, committed tennis players -- but not an intense feeling about the place at all. Inspiring, if anything,. Love the instructors -- all patient and professional. Courts are in great condiiton, well- maintained.
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BP
May 18, 2011
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418Brad is awesome
One of the best lessons I've had. He has an easy-going demeanor but analyzes your swing carefully. Pointed out that I might do better with an open-stance forehand instead of my closed-stance which I've been hitting for 25 years. Made a lot of sense and by the end of the lesson, I felt like it was a more natural swing for me. I highly recommend him with no reservations!
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P.N.
May 4, 2011
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418excellent tennis program
Jim McDonald understands how to run a top notch program. Everyone in his group is positive and very professional. They teach kids the gentleman's game of tennis "for life". We appreciate the teaching and programs which include lessons, clinics and match play. Clinics are run a a good clip so kids hit lots of ball and get lots of instruction. What a positive experience! Hats off to Jim and his staff!
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Molly Megraw
Apr 21, 2011
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418Top-notch tennis at Hollow Rock
Jim McDonald's expertise and professionalism insure that Hollow Rock provides the best tennis instruction available in the triangle area. Clinics are fast-paced and provide excellent personal tips on technique and strategy. The pros that Jim hires at the club are outstanding. Private lessons from Rob = A+
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Evan Jiang
Mar 12, 2011
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418Hollow rock is first choice
The flexibility and the trust that McDonald group has in us is most impressive to us. It has been a great experience for us just move to area. Thanks Jim.
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Lex Larson
Mar 6, 2011
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418An outstanding club
This has got to be the best place for tennis in our area. I've been a member of Hollow Rock for many years, and it's been a source of many friendships, first rate tennis play and instruction, and fun social events. The cost is very reasonable for what you get, and there's not an ounce of snobbishness about the place. My wife and I plan to downsize, and one of our criteria is that the new house can be no more than 15 minutes from Hollow Rock.
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Grayson Shallo
Nov 18, 2010
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418Great
ALl of my experiences at the Hollow Rock Racket club have been wonderful and incredibly inviting. The tennis pros really know what they are doing and how to help you. It is a great place that I intend on going to for many a year.
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Hans Von Amsberg
Nov 13, 2010
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418great lesson with Jim
Jim's way of teaching is unique and very innovative. As a player, who adopted many bad habits, some of the basis have to be re-learned and bad habits adopted, only a sharp teachers eyes will detect. Overall the McDonald group has provided excellent services.
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Katherine Shelburne
Nov 6, 2010
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418it is all you expect from a club
I feel as at home the The Rock as I do at my house....the tennis players are great for any level...courts are the best...have state, sectional, and national level teams.....and there are social games for those who are not competative...
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Kathryn Edelstein
Oct 16, 2010
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418Semi-private lesson w/ Mike
Mike is great. He is very patient with me, a beginning adult tennis player, and my friend who is more experienced but with old school habits. I know as a professional it can be frustrating teaching brand new beginners, but he never skips a beat, professional and patient the whole way through. I actually feel a vast improvement in my skills and understanding in just two lessons. I can't wait to learn more! Thanks Mike : )
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bdp
Aug 31, 2010
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418fantastic lesson
Mike Greenberg is a wonderful pro teacher. patient, full of accurante observations and wonderul suggestions. i warmly recommend bookign sessions with him.
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Ben D
Aug 23, 2010
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418class with Reka
this was a great class. it was professional, the instructor (reka) had many excellent pointers and it was fun! highly recomended! courts are in great shape as well
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John Manuel
Aug 11, 2010
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418no pain tennis
Jim McDonald did a great job of showing me strokes that helped minimize chronic pain I've surffered in my shoulder. He taught me a two-handed backhand in a single lesson and helped me relax my upper body in ways that no one else has taught me in 40 years of playing.
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Will G
Jul 17, 2010
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418Reka is AWESOME!!!
Great pre tournament experience for my nationally ranked son. The club and everyone we interacted with were a pleasure. I am pretty picky and this was still 5 star all the way!
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George Oberlander
Jul 3, 2010
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418Lesson with Jim--worth every penny
Took a lesson with Jim yesterday and *immediately* saw the positive results today. I've taken many lessons over the years and I've not found anyone who is a better diagnostician or who has a better bag of tricks and visualizations to improve your play more quickly than Jim. Do your game a favor and check out your strokes with Jim so you don't keep grooving technical errors.
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Ken Mitchell
Jul 2, 2010
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418Lesson with Jim
Having a lesson with Jim provides two valuable benefits: he has a remarkable eye for technique, and can help anyone improve their strokes; and a lesson with him will always give you a good hworkout - you can count on that
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Wobbly Backhand
Jul 1, 2010
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418Qualify to play for Duke
Is true, Reika keeps it simple and on the level of the student. Delightful individual as well. Recommend that you take advantage while she is with us.
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Ryan McConnell
Jun 20, 2010
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418Great tennis lesson
I had a wonderful tennis lesson with Reika at the Hollow Rock Racket Club. She diagnosed a problem I had been experiencing with my backhand in a matter of minutes and provided the solution almost immediately (something I've spent hours trying to figure out). I'll definitely be coming back to help on other aspects of my game.
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Arthur Quinby
Jun 16, 2010
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418Taking a Great lesson
Just finished a lesson from a new pro (she also plays #1&3 for Duke) who really understands not only how to stroke a ball, but how to reduce unforced errors! She has a "keep it simple" lesson plan, and for me, it really worked to reduce my unforced errors. It was sorta like "send the ball back OVER the net in the same way it was sent to you and wait for the short ball which should be here anytime!" This little mind set allows you to relax and wait for your shot. Ask for Reka!
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Lindsay Graham
May 21, 2010
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418Kudos for the "new guy"
I am a great fan of Hollow Rock. I think Jim is the greatest. Not available for a lesson however, I decided to take Andrew out for a "spin" for his second day at Hollow Rock. All I can say is, best ever! Anybody who can subtley overcome my stubborn belief that I know what I'm doing and help me find a new way to become stronger and better than before, is priceless! Thanks Jim, Hollow Rock and my new hero, Andrew!
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Laurie Millar
May 12, 2010
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418Great Instruction
I‘ve taken several lessons with Jim this spring and have been really happy with the results. Not only does he have the technical expertise to help me hone my game, he also uses multiple formats to make it easy for me see and understand the adjustments needed on my strokes. Wow—what a difference in my game already! I’ll be back for more.
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Marty Nour
Apr 2, 2010
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418My best day!
I "treated" myself to a private lesson with Jim. I was thrilled to have his undivided attention and incredible expertise at instruction. For me, a lesson with Jim is more worthwhile than a whole year of clinics.
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Irene Jasper
Feb 22, 2010
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30078418Best Lesson Ever!!
I'm a 3.0 player with basic skills who loves tennis. But no matter how much I played, I couldn't get better, and I suffered one injury after another. My lesson with Jim was fantastic! I learned the correct way to hit a forehand, a backhand, and a serve. And how important it is to do each with patience and rhythm. Learning something new or something you think you already know can be frustrating, but Jim was patient with me and very encouraging. Thanks Jim.
Business Information
| Hours |
Mon7:00am - 10:00pm Tue7:00am - 10:00pm Wed7:00am - 10:00pm Thu7:00am - 10:00pm Fri7:00am - 10:00pm Sat8:00am - 8:00pm Sun8:00am - 8:00pm |
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| Phone | (919) 489-1550 |
| Location | Get directions |
| Website | www.hollowrocktennis.com |
