SC, a private equity firm, Al Tylis and Tom Dundon, the owners, completed the merger of Carvana PPA Tour and MLP by Margaritaville, two professional pickleball organizations, in a $75m deal. "Today is an exciting day for everyone involved or interested in the world of pickleball. MLP and the PPA Tour working as partners creates a sustainable, viable, and healthy ecosystem for all key participants in which the best players in the world can play in both of the thrilling pickleball formats, ensuring that we're promoting the highest-quality, most exciting events," Connor Pardoe, PPA Tour Founder and CEO.