On The Scene At The Desert Smash Celebrity Pickleball Challenge
- By: Ashley Joy Parker
Celebrities battled it out on the court…
On March 4, Smirnoff SMASH Vodka Soda presented the Desert Smash Celebrity Pickleball Challenge, hosted by TV Personality and Bachelor Nation alum Colton Underwood.
The inaugural event took place at La Quinta Resort Club and celebrity guests in attendance included model Sam Asghari, Maroon 5’s James Valentine, LMFAO’s Redfoo, Gavin Rossdale, and more. Tennis and pickleball pros who participated included Sam Querrey (USA), J.J. Wolf (USA) and Pro Pickleball players Jill Braverman and Wesley ‘Sweeps’ Burrows.
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The celebrity and tennis/pickleball pros battled it out in the desert heat over six matches and cooled off with a refreshing Smirnoff SMASH Vodka Soda post game. Throughout the tournament, fans and viewers were also able to enjoy the bold flavors of SMASH Vodka Soda while cheering on their favorite team.
And it was all for a good cause. This year’s Desert Smash event benefited Charlize Theron’s eponymous foundation, the Charlize Theron African Outreach Project.
Launch the slideshow below to see pics from the star studded tournament.