The Pickleball Revolution: How a Small Town in Texas Became Obsessed with the Sport

Pickleball, the sport that was once considered a pastime for retirees, has now taken the world by storm. Its popularity has exploded over the last few years, and it seems like everyone is trying to get in on the action. Here in the Woodlands, Texas, I've seen this growth firsthand.

I was chatting with the lady who runs the pickleball league in the Woodlands, and she was telling me about the humble beginnings of the sport in our area. A few years ago, she started a few clinics to teach people the basics of the game. It wasn't long before those clinics turned into organized play, with a few nights a week dedicated to playing pickleball.

Now, the growth has been remarkable. There are over 500 people that participate in the organized activities, and that number continues to grow. It's not just the players, either. A new pickleball bar is being built, and new courts are being constructed all over the city.

It's amazing to see the growth of this sport in such a short amount of time. While it's currently the fastest-growing sport in the country, I still think that there's plenty of room for it to continue to grow. As more people discover the fun and excitement of pickleball, I have no doubt that it will only continue to grow in popularity.