# Match Record: 2026 CT Pickleball Minnesota Summer Kickoff at Chip's Pickleball Club - Mens Doubles 4.50-4.99 (Ages 50 and Up) (2026-05-22)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 06:10:52
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4513196805
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-22
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** 2026 CT Pickleball Minnesota Summer Kickoff at Chip's Pickleball Club - Mens Doubles 4.50-4.99 (Ages 50 and Up)
- **Location:** Eagan, MN (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6491-sky-hill-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-12
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.54)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Bill Marker** (DUPR ID: 7D5Q99) - Rating: 4.693, Location: Shakopee, MN, US
- **John Somrock** (DUPR ID: 8KDKLY) - Rating: 4.693, Location: Savage, MN, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Erik Hanson** (DUPR ID: 3YOVMP) - Rating: 4.523, Location: Minnetrista, MN, US
- **David Kurschner** (DUPR ID: 89Y5V1) - Rating: 4.260, Location: Minneapolis, MN, US

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