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It has been revealed that the “training injury” German golfer Bernhard Langer suffered in January actually occurred during a pickleball game. “I Heard This ‘Pop,’ Like A Gunshot” The PGA quoted him at the time as saying, “Yesterday, during training exercises in Boca Raton, I tore my Achilles tendon. I will have surgery today to repair the injury, which will cause me to miss time playing competitive golf as I recover. However, Langer, now 66, told the “Musings on Golf” podcast this week that he tore his Achilles’ tendon playing pickleball and not in the “training exercise” he claimed last…

The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) has announced its most robust broadcast distribution schedule ever, bringing live coverage of all 2024 APP Tour and select APP Signature Events to national television in broadcast agreements with CBS Sports, ESPN, and FOX Sports. Doubling The Live Coverage The 2024 broadcast schedule features double the live coverage from 2023, with more than 40 hours of live pickleball action plus more than 200 hours of livestream coverage for three of the five competition days of every APP Tour event. Pickleball action will now be widely available across APPTV, ESPN+, Court Sports Network, and Caffeine…

With serial winners Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters, among others, sitting this tournament out, the possible outcomes at The PPA Pickleball Central Indoor USA Championships were the most intriguing for a long while. Not only that, but the Minnesota Life Time interior venue offered a unique perspective, with different sightlines and a distinct pace of play. A Formidable Lineup Of Contenders In the women’s singles, defending champion Catherine Parenteau led the pack as the top seed, with a formidable lineup of contenders vying for supremacy. Among them, Parris Todd stood out as a dark horse, poised to make waves…

Grammy Award-winning reggae artist Shaggy is scheduled to headline APP Pickleball Beats Presented by Chase, a first-of-its-kind celebration of arts and pickleball held by the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) and Chase. One Of The Most Influential Reggae Artists Tickets are now available for the March 22 concert, which will be held at Island Gardens in Miami, Florida, and kick off at 8 p.m. Shaggy, managed by Martin Kierszenbaum/Cherrytree Music Company, is one of the most influential reggae artists of the last three decades, receiving seven Grammy Award nominations and winning twice for Best Reggae Album with “Boombastic” in 1996…

As we initially reported in October, The Pickleball Club (TPC) recently confirmed construction is underway for its Village Park Center club, which is projected to open in fall 2024. Contractors are currently hard at work pouring concrete and ensuring site utilities are in place. 40,000 Square Feet Located on a 4.7-acre parcel near The Villages, Florida, the 40,000-square-foot climate-controlled club will feature 16 indoor pickleball courts, 162 parking spaces, a players’ courtyard with two covered outdoor courts, and two bocce ball courts. Inside, a 3,667-square-foot players’ lounge and mezzanine will overlook the downstairs courts, Dink’s Pro Shop, and Pickle’s Café,…

The onset of spring has brought an exciting development at the University of Central Florida: the inauguration of the inaugural pickleball courts on the main campus. “Exploded In Every Campus” “It just seems to have exploded in every campus, every community,” remarked Sarah Hunt, associate director of facilities at the Recreation and Wellness Center (RWC), talking about the sport’s growing popularity. “So, I think the four courts are a great start.” Tyler Reik, treasurer for competitive pickleball at UCF and a sophomore business management major, noted that the team finally has an official practice venue. Previously, it had to make…

Doug Dvorak is well known in the realm of pickleball as a premier senior player and instructor. His expertise is widely acknowledged, and he is among the inaugural instructors certified by PCI—Pickleball Coaching International. 4.0-4.5 Level He also holds a lofty position as Head Pickleball Teaching Professional at Tamarack Resort in his hometown of Donnelly, Idaho. However, his achievements extend beyond mere certification. Doug boasts a remarkable track record of triumphs in regional, national, and global tournaments. He competes at a 4.0-4.5 level and has gold medals to his name in prestigious events such as the Idaho State Senior Games…

The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) completed a landmark weekend with one of the largest-ever pickleball tournaments in its history in front of a capacity crowd at the 2024 APP Sacramento Open. Not only that, Jorja Johnson, 17, became the youngest-ever player in APP Tour history to secure a Triple Crown with three gold medals on a thrilling Championship Sunday, broadcast nationally on ESPN2 and ESPN+. Battling For Gold Nearly 1,500 pickleball players of all ages and skill levels competed throughout the week at Johnson Ranch Pickleball Complex in Roseville, California. In addition to Johnson’s historic Triple Crown, pro gold…

Spring is on its way, and that is reflected in the increase in tournaments and other pickleball-related activities popping up across the nation. Here, we look at a conference, open sessions, and fundraisers happening in Texas, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. Texas Ranchers Texas Ranchers, one of the eight pioneering Major League Pickleball squads in the U.S., has invited pickleball enthusiasts, festival-goers, and the Austin populace to join them at the Ranchers Roost—the inaugural Pickleball House—during Austin’s spring festival today on March 11.  Engaging Content The Ranchers Roost promises a day brimming with engaging content, uniting top-tier entrepreneurs, athletes, and brands from…

Although most of the attention this weekend will be on the 2024 APP Sacramento Open, there’s also another important pickleball tournament happening in Kentucky. The first River City Pickleball Classic began in Owensboro on Friday and finishes today, Sunday. The tournament started two hours late because of a power outage, but the rain did not stop the fun. Largest Tournament Yet With 425 players registered, officials say this is the largest tournament by the River City Pickleball Club yet. The Merchant Centre Court at Russel Shifley Park is hosting the event. The tournament kicked off with the 50-year-old and up…