Walla Walla Country Club & Tennis Walla Walla

The tennis program for Walla Walla Country Club is operated by Coast to Coast Tennis which is owned and directed by Marsh Riggs. See Marsh's bio below. The tennis program is operated seasonally from May 1st to Sept 30. The program is open to members of Walla Walla Country Club as well as non-members.

The Country Club has 2 championship caliber, lit tennis courts and 4 state-of-the-art, lit pickleball courts. The golf course is a magnificent 6500 yard gem and the members continue to enjoy a beautiful main clubhouse with various dining options, including spacious outdoor dining patio overlooking the course, and a lively calendar of year-round social events. For info on club membership check out the club's website, www.wallawallacountryclub.com or call 509-525-1780 or email to info@wwcountryclub.com

We offer tennis lessons and programs for all levels for adults and children. Our offerings include, private lessons, (for adults and children) group classes for beginner, and intermediate and adult group clinics. Our adult clinics include Cardio Tennis, Drill/Play Class, Doubles Strategies & Tactics and Specialty Clinics. (Like Serving Clinics, Hitting Topspin and Shot-of-the Day). Our youth programs include a Spring Group Lesson session May 5-30th and 10 weeks of Summer Group Classes, June 9 to August 14. Our youth group lessons are for kids 6 to 17 years old. In the Fall we offer a one month Group Lesson session Sept 2- 29th.

Our tennis programming includes special holiday activities and classes, league play and social events. If you have a tennis team, USTA, local league team or club team, consider coming to Walla Walla for a interclub match. Walla Walla has a world-class wine scene and an abundance of outdoor activities. Tennis pros are welcome to bring your teams for clinics and matches against our local players. Please email or text to inquire about that.

Marsh Riggs - Racquets Director

Marsh Riggs was a certified USPTA Elite Pro 1 professional for over 25 years, now certified with the PTR. Known for his high energy and keen-eye for technique, Marsh is an award-winning instructor who has been recognized by the USTA, USPTA, TIA, Nike, and the Portland Trailblazers with distinguished awards such as the Nike P.L.A.Y. Coach of the Game Award, the NJTL Scholarship Award, (presented at the US Open), and the USTA/USPTA Partnership Award. Marsh has made presentations at the National Tennis Center, (site of the US Open), a sectional presenter in the Pacific Northwest and represented the PNW as a coach at Arthur Ashe Kid’s Day in NYC. He has coached many top ranked junior players and sent numerous players into the collegiate ranks.

As a player Marsh was a two-time high school league champion while #1 at So Pasadena HS. He played #1 for Pasadena City College before transferring to Canada College in Redwood City, CA, where he was a JC All-American, All Golden-Gate Conference and the teams’ most inspirational player. He earned a full scholarship to UC Santa Barbara where he played #1 doubles and #3 singles and won the PCAA Doubles Championship. Marsh has defeated several top world-ranked players and captured over 50 tournament titles in the US and Europe. Marsh started one of the most successful Pickleball programs in Western WA and has developed considerable talent in that sport. Marsh is genuine in his passion for the game, loves people and makes tennis so much fun and easy to learn. Equally adept at teaching beginners as well as seasoned players, contact Marsh today and let him work his magic for you or your children.