# Match Record: NP Punta Gorda Winter Classic Powered by Onix - Mens Doubles Skill: 5.0+ Age: (Any) (2026-01-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 07:24:03
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4908449880
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** NP Punta Gorda Winter Classic Powered by Onix - Mens Doubles Skill: 5.0+ Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Punta Gorda, FL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2503-jack-peeples-community-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-2
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.58)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Erik Dunigan** (DUPR ID: 89DRJR) - Rating: 4.817, Location: Venice, FL, US
- **John Marando** (DUPR ID: 3VR7P8) - Rating: 4.796, Location: Venice, FL, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **John Godbold** (DUPR ID: 8JGO2D) - Rating: 4.246, Location: Charlotte County, FL, US
- **Michael Darling** (DUPR ID: 8M54QO) - Rating: 4.459, Location: Venice, FL, US

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