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[caption id="attachment_1925" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Photo courtesy of Eric Horan"]<a href="http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Lifestyle-Wimbledon1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1925" title="Lifestyle-Wimbledon1" src="http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Lifestyle-Wimbledon1-e1310006893827-300x144.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="144" /></a>[/caption]

Callawassie Island celebrated the grand tradition of Wimbledon on June 24 with a unique take on the oldest tennis tournament in the world.<!--more-->

<a href="http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Lifestyle-Wimbledon2.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1926" title="Lifestyle-Wimbledon2" src="http://www.beaufortislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Lifestyle-Wimbledon2-300x201.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="201" /></a>At “Callawassie Wimbledon” a grass court was created on the 9th fairway of the Dogwood Course. Tennis enthusiasts sipped on champagne while enjoying the classic Wimbledon dish of strawberries and cream.

“The atmosphere was just awesome,” said Callawassie Island tennis pro Bill  Hoppe. “Wimbledon in England has nothing on us!”

Callawassie Island is a private, gated island community in Okatie that offers its members world-class golf, top-notch tennis, and a thriving community amid the picturesque natural surroundings of tidal marshes and lush coastal flora.

The community boasts six Har-Tru tennis courts, a pro shop, patio and pavilion. The Callawassie Tennis Association has more than 200 members.

Call 843-987-2737 or visit www.callawassieisland.com for more information.

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