World Pickleball Tour Heads to Pinehurst: The World Pickleball Tour (WPT) is bringing its exciting amateur tournament series to Pinehurst from August 16-18, 2024. Hosted at the picturesque Pinehurst Country Club, this event will feature competition on 12 dedicated courts, providing a top-notch experience for pickleball enthusiasts.
The WPT, known for its focus on grassroots development, is expanding its reach with nearly 35 events in 2024. This Pinehurst Challenger is part of that series, offering players a chance to show their skills and compete for a spot in the prestigious 2025 WPT Amateur Invitational Championships. All gold medalists from this event will receive an invitation to the championship, where they’ll compete for a share of the $175,000 cash purse.
World Pickleball Tour Details
- Skill/Age Brackets: 3.0-5.0; 19+, 30+, 40+, 50+, 60+ (with 70+ added if applicable after registration closes).
- Event Format: Unsanctioned round-robin with 8 guaranteed matches (games to 11, win by 2).
- Multiple Events: Players can register for multiple events on the same day, provided schedules don’t conflict.
Perks and Giveaways: All participants will receive a WPT player swag bag, including a World Tour DRIFIT t-shirt, court essentials, and more. The event will also feature raffles with luxury items like paddles and bags.
The schedule for the event will be released on August 12, 2024, and will run in waves throughout the weekend. The tournament includes Men’s Singles and Women’s Doubles on Friday, Mixed Doubles on Saturday and Men’s Doubles and Women’s Singles on Sunday.
Registration Information
- Fees: Registration fees range from $70-100, with an additional $30 per event.
- Waitlist Policy: Players signing up for doubles must ensure their partner registers within 2 days, or they’ll be placed on a waitlist.
- Bracket Details: Brackets are capped at 9 players/teams but may expand to 11 based on demand.
Don’t miss your chance to compete in this thrilling event and earn your spot in the 2025 WPT Championships. Follow the World Pickleball Tour on Facebook and Instagram for updates and register soon to secure your place!
News in Brief: World Pickleball Tour Heads to Pinehurst
The World Pickleball Tour (WPT) is hosting an amateur tournament in Pinehurst, NC, from August 16-18, 2024, at Pinehurst Country Club. This event, part of WPT’s nearly 35-event series, offers players a chance to compete for a spot in the 2025 WPT Amateur Invitational Championships.
The tournament features round-robin play with skill/age brackets from 3.0-5.0 and various doubles and singles events. Participants receive swag bags, and all gold medalists earn championship invitations. Registration fees range from $70-100, with additional costs for multiple events. The schedule will be released on August 12.
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