The Coolest Thing We Do Every Summer
On Saturday August 29th, The Golden Ticket is back with our 3rd Annual Academy Day NYC, featuring Andrea Petkovic, tennis luminary, author, broadcaster and former world #9.
Whether you want to trade groundstrokes with a pro, talk tactics over a catered brunch, or play for cold hard cash, we’ve got your court covered.
July 29, 2026
On Saturday August 29th, The Golden Ticket is back with our 3rd Annual Academy Day NYC, featuring Andrea Petkovic, tennis luminary, author, broadcaster and former world #9.
Whether you want to trade groundstrokes with a pro, talk tactics over a catered brunch, or play for cold hard cash, we’ve got your court covered.
The Lineup
☀️ Morning: The Andrea Petkovic Experience (8:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
The Clinic: A 90-minute session with Andrea floating court-to-court to give you personal, hands-on instruction, featuring elite coaches Joel Meyers and Marc Lucero.
The Brunch and Q&A: Following the clinic, you’ll enjoy brunch catered by Pura Vida featuring a "chalk talk." We'll dive into US Open draw predictions, player mindsets, and more.
⚡ Afternoon: Money dingles, clinics, liveball and a 1 point slam (12:30 PM – 4:30 PM)
3rd Annual Money Dingles: The high-level, fast-paced baseline team game for advanced players (USTA 4.5+). Bring your best competitive energy for a chance to take home the cash. In between rounds enjoy Pura Vida catering!
Clinics / Liveball: Non-stop, king-of-the-court style games perfect for beginner and intermediate players looking to break a serious sweat, led by elite coaches Joel Meyers and Marc Lucero. In between sessions enjoy Pura Vida catering!
One Point Slam: Your ticket automatically enters you into this high-stakes shootout that caps off the day. One point. Win and advance. Hold your nerve and walk away with the cash prize.
Reserve Your Spot
We have four options for you—attend the Andrea Petkovic experience only (you’re welcome to hang out and spectate dingles afterwards), participate in dingles only, or participate in just the clinics / liveball…or do the entire day! Every ticket grants entry into the 1 point slam draw!
From now through 8/1 we’re offering our Academy members 30% off ticket–use code ‘Golden’ at checkout!
Spaces for this experience are strictly limited to ensure quality court time. Grab your ticket before they’re gone!
👉 Get Your Tickets on Eventbrite
See you on the court,
The Golden Ticket Team