Denmark Country Club is proudly celebrating 100 years of tennis excellence, marking a century of tradition, sportsmanship, and community spirit from 1924 to 2024.
The festivities begin on Saturday, October 5th, with a Gala Day at the Denmark Country Club, where members and guests will commemorate this milestone with a day filled with tennis, speeches, and celebrations.
The excitement continues on Sunday, October 6th, with a Family Fun Day at Berridge Park, offering activities for all ages to enjoy, from friendly matches to games and entertainment, making it a weekend to remember for everyone in the Denmark community.
Tennis History in Denmark
The gorgeous lady tennis player in the photo is Denmark’s Bertha Isles Smith, daughter of J D Smith, a well-known resident. Bertha married Ernie Bayley in 1922 and together they were founder members of the Denmark Tennis Club, officially formed in 1924. The Bayley family have had a long, active association with both golf and tennis with 2 of the Bayley brothers Norman and Ernie serving on the Tennis Club committee for many years. Jeff, (Norman's son) and Lesly Bayley, both current Life Members, have only recently retired from golf and tennis but still take an active interest in the Country Club’s activities.