HOUSTON, Texas -- Is pickleball more fun to watch, like baseball, or is it more fun to play, like softball? Houstonians can ponder these questions when the first-ever professional pickleball tournament ever to be hosted in the Bayou City comes to town in October.
The APP Sunmed Houston Open swings into Memorial Park from October 19-23. A showcase of some of the world's best pickleball players, the tournament features action in pro, senior pro, and amateur divisions.
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Registration to participate APP Sunmed Houston Open Golden Ticket Qualifier for Amateurs and Pros, which promises a $60,000 prize purse, is open through October 10 and can be found online. Importantly, interested players must enroll as a member of USA Pickleball if they are currently not registered with the organization.
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