Event Details Revealed for 2024 Larry Turville Super Senior Grand Prix

As 2023 comes to an end, it’s time to prepare for some of the best senior events of the year. The Larry Turville Super Senior Grand Prix is right around the corner and registration is now open! 

The tournaments’ namesake, Larry Turville, was a sensational tennis player, who, with the help of Armistead Neely, formed the World Association of Tennis Champions (WATCH) in 1971. WATCH is a Florida based tournament circuit that took place outside of the ATP. However, shortly after being created, WATCH and ATP worked together to award players with points and give them an opportunity to qualify for some mainstream tournaments.  

In 1988, Turville helped form the Florida Super Senior Grand Prix , giving athletes 55 and older and chance to play for circuit points and prize money. Players compete for around three months to earn as many points as possible, like the format that WATCH used. 

In 2021, the USTA Florida Board of Directors voted to rename the series to the Larry Turville Super Senior Grand Prix, to commemorate the life of Turville who passed away in 2020. “USTA Florida is proud to support the Larry Turville Super Senior Grand Prix each year,” Director of Adult, Christine Ducey said. “Larry worked to ensure that senior players had great opportunities to play throughout the state and our support of these tournaments is to honor that legacy.” 

The Super Senior Grand Prix on average attracts over 200 players, eager to showcase their skills. As of November 17, 2023, there have been six Larry Turville Super Senior Grand Prix events confirmed for 2024. Below is a list of those events, the date, location, and a sign-up link for each event. 

• Jan. 8 – Jan. 14: Larry Turville West Coast SSGP at World Tennis Club (Level 5 Open) 
• Jan. 24 – Jan. 28: Larry Turville West Coast SSGP at Palmira Golf & Country Club (Level 5 Open) 
• Jan. 31 – Feb. 4: Level 5 Open: Larry Turville West Coast SSGP at Heritage Landing (Level 5 Open) 
• Feb. 5 – Feb. 10: Level 5 Open: 2024 Larry Turville West Coast SSGP at The Meadows (Level 5 Open) 
• Feb. 13 – Feb. 17: Level 5 Open: Larry Turville West Coast SSGP at Gt Bray Park (Level 5 Open) Registration Opens Dec. 21, 2023 
• Feb. 21 – Feb. 25: Level 5 Open: Larry Turville West Coast SSGP at Innisbrook (Level 5 Open) 

*All dates are for the 2024 Calendar Year 

If you have any questions about a Larry Turville Super Senior Grand Prix event, please contact the tournament director for that respective event.  

To learn more about Adult play opportunities in Florida, visit ustaflorida.com/adult-tennis