Troon, the world’s largest golf management company, has signed Selkirk Sport to become its first “Preferred Pickleball Partner” and an official partner of the company’s Cliff Drysdale Tennis division.
Selkirk’s line-up of paddles will be available at retail shops on-site at all Troon and Cliff Drysdale Tennis-managed facilities nationwide that offer pickleball.
“Aligning with Selkirk Sport, the premier Pickleball paddle brand, is a natural next step to support growth in the sport, as the demand for more pickleball courts and increased programming is evident across our collection of managed facilities,” said Tim Schantz, Troon president and CEO, in a statement. “Pickleball serves as a terrific complement to golf and racquet sports programming, and we are excited to enhance our commitment to the game while delivering memorable experiences to our members and guests.”
“We fully embrace our leadership position in the sport of Pickleball and recognize the responsibility we have to help grow and promote the game every day,” said Mike Barnes, vice president of operations, Selkirk Sport. “We are thrilled to work alongside a prestigious company like Troon that sees the big picture and shares our vision.”
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