# Match Record: DUPR 18 - The Dink Minor League Pickleball @ Cranky Pickle ~ New Braunfels, Texas (2026-05-03)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 11:30:47
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6308691556
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-03
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** DUPR 18 - The Dink Minor League Pickleball @ Cranky Pickle ~ New Braunfels, Texas
- **Location:** Cranky Pickle (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4458-cranky-pickle)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 16-21
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.57)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Walter Golden** (DUPR ID: 3V5KJJ) - Rating: 4.174, Location: New Braunfels, TX, US
- **Darren Anderson** (DUPR ID: 1QWOJN) - Rating: 4.532, Location: New Braunfels, TX, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Levi Fore** (DUPR ID: 0QW0OG) - Rating: 4.796, Location: San Ramon, CA, US
- **Nicholas Bond** (DUPR ID: 350LNL) - Rating: 4.774, Location: Canyon Lake, TX, US

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