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More Golden Tickets Are on the Calendar
Eight APP Tour events will offer players a shot at qualifying for the 2027 USA Pickleball National Championships. The race to earn a Golden Ticket is on! 🎟️ Read More →
Putting Spin to the Test
Go behind the scenes of USA Pickleball’s new RPM testing and see how technology is helping measure spin on the court. 🌀 Read More →
One Medal, Plenty of Stories
A closer look at the PPA pros who have earned just one career medal, plus some surprising names still chasing their first. 🏅 Read More →
ON THE TOUR
Masters Moments Set the Tone for 2026
The PPA kicked off 2026 with the PPA Masters in Rancho Mirage, CA, and Anna Leigh Waters reminded everyone why she remains the player to beat, securing a historic 40th career triple crown. Waters and her mixed doubles partner, Ben Johns, were pushed to a thrilling five-game showdown but ultimately claimed gold over Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin.
On the men’s side, Christopher Haworth captured the singles title, defeating top seeds on his way to the championship match. In men’s doubles, the formidable duo of Ben Johns and Gabriel Tardio cruised to gold, further cementing their reputation as one of the tour’s standout pairings.
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Explore our 2026 Pickleball Tournament Calendar: Major Events & Key Dates to see what other events are coming up this season.
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