Brady Watkins

CourtsApp Signs On As Official Guest Booking Partner For National Pickleball Center

World’s largest pickleball facility and the home of the US Open of Pickleball – which is billed as the “Biggest Pickleball Party in the World” – partners with CourtsApp making court and open-play bookings convenient and accessible New York, N.Y. (Feb. 25, 2026) — CourtsApp, the first AI-powered court marketplace for racquet and paddle sports, announced today an exciting…

Read More

Lessons from a Decade Ahead of the Boom: Inside the Palatine Picklers’ Playbook

In a landscape where most pickleball clubs are barely a few years old, Palatine Picklers occupies a rare position. Founded in 2015, it represents one of the earliest organized pickleball communities in suburban Chicago, long before the sport’s explosion into the mainstream. For club owners studying longevity, sustainability, and community loyalty, the story of founder…

Read More

Pickleball in the Foothills: How Barnsley Resort Built a Better Guest Experience Through Pickleball

Set across three thousand wooded acres in the foothills of North Georgia, Barnsley Resort has long been known for its cottages, golf, spa, and outdoor adventures. But recently, one addition has reshaped how guests spend their time on property. Pickleball has officially taken hold at Barnsley, and for President David Friederich, it has become one…

Read More