New Braunfels, Texas (February 15, 2025) — Peter Burwash International (PBI), a Troon Company, is proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary on February 15, 2025. Since its founding in 1975, PBI has been a trailblazer in the world of tennis, shaping the sport’s global presence and making a profound impact on players of all abilities.
Over the past five decades, PBI has revolutionized tennis education and accessibility, reaching more than 4 million players across 134 countries. The company has introduced tennis to over a dozen nations for the first time, expanding the sport’s reach and inspiring new generations of athletes.
Among PBI’s many accomplishments, highlights include:
Becoming the largest tennis management company in the world
Publishing Tennis For Life, an industry best-seller.
Showcasing the renowned PBI Tennis Show in 99 countries.
Developing adaptive tennis programs for the deaf, blind, and wheelchair players.
Launching rehabilitation-focused tennis programs for prisoners through the “Pro-Cons” initiative, aiding their reintegration into society
Providing expert TV commentary through Peter Burwash on ESPN, CBC, and TSN
Creating thousands of career opportunities in racquet sports
“Reaching our 50th anniversary is an incredible milestone,” said Rene Zondag, President of PBI. “What has never changed, and never will, is our unwavering commitment to service, excellence, and making a positive difference in the world through racquet sports.”
As PBI enters its next chapter, the company remains dedicated to fostering the love of racquet sports worldwide through innovative coaching programs, community outreach, and continued leadership in the industry.
For more information about PBI’s 50th-anniversary celebrations and its ongoing initiatives, please visit www.pbitennis.com.
About Peter Burwash International
Founded in 1975, Peter Burwash International is a premier tennis management company specializing in tennis instruction, program development, marketing, operations and daily tennis activities for five-star resorts, hotels and tennis clubs worldwide. Troon acquired Peter Burwash International in December 2021. The acquisition made Troon the worldwide leader in racquet sports management. PBI Founder and Chairman, Peter Burwash, a former Canadian champion, was an icon in the tennis industry for over 45 years as a world-renowned coach, widely sought after as a motivational speaker, tennis TV commentator and author of eight books. Recognized for its innovative Tennis For Life® instruction and exceptional customer service, PBI directs tennis programs for 25 exclusive properties in North America, Hawaii, Caribbean, Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
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