# Match Record: 2025 Southern Championships - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (50 And Above) (2026-01-01)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 09:58:52
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4669526413
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-01
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** 2025 Southern Championships - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (50 And Above)
- **Location:** Macon, GA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-3841-blees-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-9
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.54)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Matt Hawkins** (DUPR ID: DWKKX6) - Rating: 4.531, Location: Phenix City, AL, US
- **Chris Smith** (DUPR ID: JJP2MJ) - Rating: 4.567, Location: AL, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Jason DeMars** (DUPR ID: RZM96E) - Rating: 4.577, Location: Flowery Branch, GA, US
- **John McSpadden** (DUPR ID: 8MP55L) - Rating: 4.477, Location: Flowery Branch, GA, US

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