Founded in 1886, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) is the national governing body for the sport of tennis in this country. In addition to owning the US Open and selecting members of the U.S. Davis Cup, Fed Cup, Olympic and Paralympic teams, the USTA administers a variety of programs nationwide for players of all ages and ability levels. A not-for-profit organization, the association is divided into 17 sections, of which the USTA Southern is the largest. The 160,000+ USTA members living in our nine states account for approximately 25 percent of the total USTA membership. USTA Southern's daily operations are carried out by a professional staff based in Peachtree Corners, Ga., but policy is formed and much of the organization's work is executed via a Board of Directors and committee structure of over 200 volunteers.