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In with a bang: How a missed Topgolf opportunity became a Southaven pickleball hub

By , Daily Memphian Updated: April 12, 2026 4:00 AM CT | Published: April 12, 2026 4:00 AM CT

When a local group missed out on Topgolf coming to DeSoto County, they decided to switch to pickleball with the same recipe -- the sport to go with meeting rooms, restaurant and a trio of bars.

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Brandon LaGrone II

Brandon LaGrone II

Brandon LaGrone Jr. is a Bluff City native who has earned an undergraduate degree in journalism from LSU’s Manship School. He’s written for publications including The (Baton Rouge) Advocate and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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