Text Box: Founding Members 5/24/1965 Mr. Harry V. Barton Mr. John C. Hamilton Mr. Robert A. Leonard Mr. William R. McGehee Dr. M.J. Rathborne, Jr. Mr. Thomas P. Singletary Mr. J. King Woolf, Jr. Mr. Dudley W. Coates, Jr. Mr. James W. Leake Mr. Charles W. McCoy Dr. William G. Palfrey Mr. Frank P. Simoneaux Dr. Roy White Mr. Charles H. Zeanah In the early 1960's, the ever increasing popularity of tennis, combined with the growing population of Baton Rouge, produced a need in the city for a private, first-class tennis and recreational facility. To meet that need, a foresighted group of businessmen and tennis players incorporated the Bocage Racquet Club on May 24, 1965 with a swimming pool, eight tennis courts, and temporary buildings housing locker rooms, a pro shop and lounge. Two years later, the club's founders built the present clubhouse to fulfill their original goal of providing a truly first-class facility. Bocage became, and remains, one of the finest tennis and social clubs in the South. The Bocage Racquet Club in providing a tradition of excellence in service and facilities to our membership has twenty-two tennis courts, fitness center, swimming pool, and clubhouse facilities in a social setting that reflects the warm, southern hospitality of the South. Since 1968 Bocage has been host to the Bocage Senior Invitational tennis tournament, a USTA Level II National Senior Championship. Bocage has been the recipient of the Outstanding Racquet Club of Louisiana Award because of its outstanding contributions to the Louisiana Tennis Association. Whether its organized league play or just fun competition, Bocage is able to offer something for everyone. The year round Junior development program is designed to develop kids from beginners to tournament players while giving them the skills for a sport of a lifetime. Fun tournaments, club tournaments, and sanctioned tournaments offer varying degrees of competition. Bocage boasts one of the finest swimming facilities in the South and the swim program has over 100 kids participate annually. For those who choose to relax pool-side, the pavilion and snack bar offer the ideal setting for lazing through the summer hours. Bocage is a social club! Throughout the year, numerous special events are hosted: crawfish boils, steak & lobster nights, pool parties, Guest Chef Nights, professional tennis exhibitions, and various theme parties. Lunches are a special treat for club members and their guests. The fresh prepared soups, salads and specials compliment a menu designed to appeal to the most discriminating palate. Bocage also features Friday Night Crawfish Boils March through May and Friday Night Barbeques on the balcony during the summer. Regular entertainment and a superb selection of old fashioned cooking at club prices will please everyone.

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