Oakdale Golf, Country Club opens new pickleball courts

To great applause, the Oakdale Golf and Country Club unveiled its new pickleball courts on Friday, July 12, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Mayor Cherilyn Bairos. In addition to several remarks, the Mayor presented a certificate of recognition to OGCC officials on behalf of the City Council and the City of Oakdale.

The new facilities, intended primarily for club members and their guests, are designed to accommodate the growing popularity of pickleball in the region.

“The courses are an amenity for club members,” said Mike Dowd, general manager/COO of Oakdale Golf and Country Club. “However, we plan to host tournaments and events that are open to the public.”

Groundbreaking for the project, which began with architectural work and permitting about 18 months ago, took place in early April. The decision to add pickleball courts was spurred by increasing demand for the sport.

“Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America,” noted Dowd.

The COO also believes the new attraction at the North Stearns Road location will attract a new group of people to Oakdale Golf and Country Club, not just for the sport, but also for the food, social events and other lifestyle activities.

Anyone interested in the new pickleball facilities or club membership can contact Dowd at [email protected] or Alex Reyes, membership director, at [email protected].