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Premier Pickleball Destinations by LAURA GAINOR
Saddlebrook Resort: A Premier Pickleball Destination Just Outside Tampa
For pickleball players looking to combine world-class training, championship golf and tennis, exceptional dining, and easy access to everything the Tampa Bay area has to offer, Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel deserves a spot at the top of your Florida travel list.
Located just 30 minutes from Tampa International Airport, Saddlebrook has long been recognized as one of the nation’ s premier racket sports destinations. Today, following a significant resortwide transformation, it offers an ideal blend of sport, relaxation and group-friendly accommodations that appeal to pickleball enthusiasts, tennis players, golfers, families, corporate groups, and even mahjong retreat organizers.
For pickleball players, the resort features eight dedicated pickleball courts along with instructional programs, clinics and social play opportunities designed for all skill levels.
What truly sets Saddlebrook apart, however, is its rich racket sports heritage. The resort boasts more than 40 tennis courts, including all four Grand Slam surfaces, and has been home to legendary training programs that have attracted worldclass players for decades.
Saddlebrook serves as the headquarters for both the Professional Tennis Registry and Professional Pickleball Registry, further cementing its reputation as one of the country’ s premier racket sports destinations.
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