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DALLAS TO HOST LARGEST-EVER
PICKLeBALL CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT By Stephen Evans
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before … Dallas is set to host the largest event in the history of [FILL IN THE BLANK]. You could probably name any sport to fill that blank and likely be correct. But this time, it’s the massively popular sport of pickleball. Whether you’re at your local community rec center, flipping through the television channels, or shopping at your local sporting goods store, pickleball seems to be everywhere. And on November 5-12, the craze comes to Dallas, only bigger and better than ever. The 2023 USA Pickleball National Championships, presented by PPA Tour, will be the largest-ever pickleball
tournament with an expanded field of more than 4,000 amateur and professional players competing on up to 100 pickleball courts at Brookhaven Country Club. The facility will become ground zero for USA Pickleball’s national championships and will host numerous celebrations during the week-long event, including a street party, live music, and a “Taste of Pickle” exhibit that will give tournament attendees the chance to experience traditional southwestern cuisine. “Being able to host the largest pickleball tournament ever is another milestone for Dallas,” said Dallas Sports Commission Executive Director Monica Paul. “Pickleball