With the snip of the ribbon, John Newcombe Country Club—located at 625 Mission Valley Road—officially opened its adult padel programs Oct. 29, expanding on its tennis ranch and fitness facilities, according to the club’s website.

The details

The country club opened two brand-new padel ball courts and invited the public to watch as professionals broke in the new facilities.

At the opening event, organizers hosted bump-and-split match play and professionally led open-play matches and padel clinics.
Professionals break in the John Newcombe Country Club's newest padel ball courts opened Oct. 29. (Ethan Thomas/Community Impact)
Professionals break in the John Newcombe Country Club's newest padel ball courts opened Oct. 29. (Ethan Thomas/Community Impact)


Owner and Australian tennis legend, John Newcombe, noted that when he bought a ‘run-down dude ranch’ back in 1968, he had wanted to leave behind a legacy.


“When I leave this earth, I wanted to be sure that I leave something that I’d be proud of,” Newcombe said.

What they offer

The John Newcombe Country Club features health and fitness centers, offering a range of indoor and outdoor fitness classes.

The facility also offers a world-class tennis facility, the Newcombe Tennis Ranch, catering to players of all ages and lifestyles, with certified professionals trained by tennis legends John Newcombe and Cliff Drysdale, according to the club’s website.