# Match Record: PPL - Forge Winter Classic - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (50 And Above) (2025-12-21)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 12:21:04
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6120527174
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-12-21
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** PPL - Forge Winter Classic - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (50 And Above)
- **Location:** Ottawa, ON (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6842-the-marshes-golf-club)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.02)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Reina McDowell** (DUPR ID: V7O6Q7) - Rating: 3.990, Location: Maitland, ON, CA
- **Daniel Dufort** (DUPR ID: EW2D9M) - Rating: 4.018, Location: Athens, ON, CA

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Brigitte Marcil** (DUPR ID: RYOOXQ) - Rating: 4.066, Location: N/A
- **Ben Brown** (DUPR ID: ZN4RRQ) - Rating: 4.004, Location: Petawawa, ON, CA

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