# Match Record: APA - The Western Open - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.499 And Under) Age: (50 And Above) (2026-04-24)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 11:31:18
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4949914287
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-24
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** APA - The Western Open - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.499 And Under) Age: (50 And Above)
- **Location:** Red Deer, AB (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1425-red-deer-pickleball-club)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-12
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.05)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Patrick Galesloot** (DUPR ID: 0Y05LX) - Rating: 3.831, Location: Penhold, AB, CA
- **Steven Verduyn** (DUPR ID: 8W7ENL) - Rating: 4.227, Location: AB, CA

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Jeff Holm** (DUPR ID: 8KLPW7) - Rating: 4.060, Location: St. Albert, AB, CA
- **Kendall Smith** (DUPR ID: 1R94KN) - Rating: 4.093, Location: Spruce Grove, AB, CA

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