MINTO US OPEN PICKLEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023 draws estimated 40,000

MINTO HAS ITS EYE ON THE BALL … PICKLEBALL THAT IS !

Minto Communities has been ahead of the curve from the early emergence of pickleball to the explosion of the game as one of the nation ’ s fastest growing sports . A paddle sport that combines elements of badminton , tennis and table tennis , pickleball definitely has its own language from dink shot … to drop spin . However , avid pickleball enthusiasts are fluent in the language as well as the moves .

Minto has had its eye on the ball for quite a while . Minto ’ s master-planned communities — The Isles of Collier Preserve in Naples , Florida and Latitude Margaritaville communities in Florida and South Carolina and its other new communities — include pickleball courts and many resident pickleball teams . Minto also helped to bring the inaugural Minto US Open Pickleball Championships ( USOPC ) to Naples .

Minto ’ s Latitude Margaritaville Division President William Bullock joined with USOPC Co-Founders Terri Graham and Chris Evon and Collier County leaders in bringing the USOPC and world-class pickleball facilities to Naples . “ When I was asked by former Collier County Commissioner Donna Fiala to get involved in bringing the USOPC to Naples , I immediately said yes ,” notes Bullock .

“ Minto was very aware of the rapidly growing interest in the sport through our research and communications with prospective buyers and our home buyers ,” he adds . “ We also were aware of the game ’ s developing standing in the area of professional sports . It was clear that the timing was right and that it would be a positive addition for the community as well as for the area economy .”