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Traditional country clubs have proven to be sustainable businesses because they create communities around a shared interest - namely, a social sport.

With padel being one of the fastest growing sports in the world, new club brands that can properly execute an updated country club experience - complete with wellness facilities and a focus on cultivating relationships within the community - are positioned to capture considerable market share in the membership space.

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