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    Barnsley x ALTA Pickleball Open

August 7 - 9, 2026

Barnsley x ALTA Pickleball Open

Join us for a lively weekend of pickleball at Barnsley Resort in partnership with the Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association (ALTA), where friendly competition meets relaxed resort charm. Open to players of all skill levels, this tournament offers a fun and engaging experience for pickleball enthusiasts, featuring instruction from Atlanta National Pickleball Club Director of Pickleball Chris Wolfe and Professional Coach Zack Hirsch.

$100 per two-person team
$50 per individual
Prices exclude tax and service charge

Please indicate your skill level upon registration.

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For a complete weekend experience, reserve a well-designed cottage suite with wood-burning fireplace paired with outdoor diversions including golf, spa, horseback riding, pickleball and more. Overnight accommodations are available with special event pricing of 20% savings off best available rates. Please use code Event26 at time of booking.
Please reserve online or call 770.773.7480 to speak with our reservations team.

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Weekend Schedule of Events

Friday, August 7

3 p.m. | Registration Opens
3 – 5 p.m. | Clinic & Play with Atlanta National Pickleball Club (ANPC) Director of Pickleball Chris Wolfe &  Professional Coach Zack Hirsch

5 – 6 p.m. | Happy Hour at The Merger Himalayas Putting Course

6 – 9 p.m. | Dinner at Leisure | Enjoy dinner at Jules, Woodlands or Biergarten. Dinner reservations are highly recommended for Jules and Woodlands.

9 p.m. | Fireside S’mores

 

Saturday, August 8

8:30 a.m. | Registration Continued

9 – 11 a.m. | Round Robin Play

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Lunch at Leisure | Enjoy lunch at Woodlands or Biergarten. Reservations are recommended for Woodlands.

1 p.m. | Bracket Play | Round Robin Single Elimination Tournament

6 – 8 p.m. | Dinner at Leisure | Enjoy dinner at Jules, Woodlands or Biergarten. Dinner reservations are highly recommended for Jules and Woodlands.

 

Sunday, August 9

7 – 9 a.m. | Breakfast at Leisure | Woodlands offers an extensive a la carte menu or enjoy coffee and pastries in the Inn Lobby.

9 a.m. | Open Play

 

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Pickleball courts
All Skill Levels Welcome

Tournament Structure

Men’s Doubles
Competitive
Skill Level: 3.5+

Women’s Doubles
Competitive
Skill Level: 3.5+

Mixed Doubles
Competitive
Skill Level: 3.5+

Mixed Doubles Social
Social / Resort-Friendly
Skill Level: 2.5–3.5

 

Meet the Instructors

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Atlanta National Pickleball Club Director of Pickleball

Chris Wolfe

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Atlanta National Pickleball Club Professional Coach

Zack Hirsch

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