LAKE NONA, Fla., Sept. 18, 2024 - The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc.
(USPTA) is proud to present the USPTA George Bacso Lifetime Achievement Award to John
Ingram III from Granbury, Texas (Texas Division).
For the past 50 years, Ingram has taught tennis at all levels and ages. In 2013, he constructed a
lawn tennis court for member play during the Wimbledon Championships. He has served in
several positions over the years such as chairman of the USPTA Texas nominating committee,
tournament director for the USPTA National Mother-Daughter Hardcourt Championships and as
a USTA clinician. Ingram also competed in and held rankings in the USTA tournaments, both as
a junior and as an adult.
About the USPTA: Founded in 1927, the USPTA is the global leader in racquet sports teaching certification and professional development. With thousands of members worldwide and 17 divisions across the United States, the USPTA teaches, certifies and assists the careers of professionals in tennis, pickleball, Padel, squash, wheelchair tennis, platform tennis and beyond. Learn more at USPTA.com.
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USPTA, Director of Marketing
collin.brazan@uspta.org
407-634-3061
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USPTA, Public Relations Coordinator
aislinn.leonard@uspta.org
407-634-3071