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…
Lucky Shots Pickleball Club continues to be a leader in pickleball in the Twin Cities area, thanks to its welcoming and community-focused environment that keeps players coming back. From expanding youth programming to maintaining a friendly atmosphere, the first indoor pickleball club in Minneapolis remains a pickleball destination for Minnesotans and visitors alike. To help…
Devan Egan, co-founder and owner of Club Pickleball USA in Utah, is one of the earliest private indoor club operators in the sport. With three facilities open and a fourth on the way, he has helped shape what sustainable pickleball business models look like in a highly competitive market. Beyond his own clubs, Devan leads…
The Fort Lauderdale Pickleball Club, also known as The Fort, is proving itself to be a premier destination for pickleball players and a model of innovation and inspiration for pickleball club owners. Open since January 2025, the ten-acre complex is growing and learning every day to meet the goal of becoming a place for everyone….
Pickleball and giving back are quickly becoming the new peanut butter and jelly of the tournament scene. This winning combination provides both clubs and players a fun way to do good, get some exercise and build stronger communities on and off the court.
To help clubs learn more about entering the charity tournament world, Pickleball Club Magazine spoke with Christen Black, cofounder and former CMO of Optomi Professional Services and current President of The TGB Foundation. Held in honor of her late husband, Christen began the charity tournament in 2024 as a way to fundraise for the foundation’s mission to rescue kids from child sex trafficking and abuse. As cofounder of a tech staffing company, it seemed a natural fit to use her knowledge of technology to help children. Christen is proud to say on average, they save nine children a day by funding the tech developed by their partner nonprofit organization.
If you’ve ever been to the Pacific Northwest, you know it’s important to be prepared for rain. Seattle averages a whopping 150 days of rain each year. When you own a pickleball club, however, that rain can present a huge challenge, but it’s also one of the reasons the sport exists. Rooted in Rain Back…
