# Match Record: Georgia Candy Cane Classic Mens Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (60+/70+ combined) (2023-12-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 17:29:43
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5157707633
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2023-12-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** Georgia Candy Cane Classic Mens Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (60+/70+ combined)
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 9-11, 11-3, 11-8
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.74)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Greg Hayes** (Player ID: 7DN7P5) - Rating: 3.870, Location: Braselton, GA, US
- **Tom Fields** (Player ID: 179Q65) - Rating: 3.653, Location: Flowery Branch, GA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Jerry Carter** (Player ID: 4LY4M2) - Rating: 3.648, Location: N/A
- **Mitch Walker** (Player ID: 30LLL4) - Rating: 3.781, Location: N/A

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