Troon partnering with Selkirk Sport to grow Pickleball

As the popularity of Pickleball continues to grow, Troon, the world’s largest club management company, and Selkirk Sport, a leading Pickleball equipment brand, have announced a multi-year partnership. Through the partnership, Selkirk Sport becomes the first “Preferred Pickleball Partner” of Troon and an official partner of the company’s Cliff Drysdale Tennis division.

As the preferred Pickleball Partner for Troon, Selkirk’s line-up of “Made in the USA” paddles will be available at retail shops on-site at all Troon and Cliff Drysdale Tennis-managed facilities nationwide that offer Pickleball. Selkirk Sport, a family-owned company based in Hayden, ID, is at the forefront of driving growth of the sport at the recreation and professional levels. Selkirk Sport is one of the industry’s fastest growing companies, and its paddles are used by many of the game’s premier players and coaches/instructors

Pickleball - a sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong – has more than 3.46 million players in the U.S., according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association.

“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, president and CEO, Troon. “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.”

Team Troon member and 17-time PGA Tour winner Matt Kuchar, and Team Selkirk Ambassador Sherri Steinhauer, a former major Champion and LPGA Star, each are avid pickleball players.

“We are committed to investing in the continued growth of Pickleball, and a partnership with Troon and Cliff Drysdale Tennis is an opportunity to further elevate the sport at both a recreation and professional level,” said Rob Barnes, VP of Product and Relationships for Selkirk Sport. “We are excited to promote the benefits of the game to Troon’s global customers and partners, while supporting and enhancing Pickleball programming at Troon-managed facilities.”

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