# Match Record: USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Block Party - Men's Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (50 to 69) (2026-05-14)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 13:28:42
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6510955707
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-14
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Block Party - Men's Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (50 to 69)
- **Location:** Jacksonville, FL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6878-william-f-sheffield-regional-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 6-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.52)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Lester Pinto** (DUPR ID: PW560M) - Rating: 3.613, Location: N/A
- **Ed Schmidt** (DUPR ID: 0YYZLN) - Rating: 3.436, Location: Gainesville, FL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Mike White** (DUPR ID: D9DGM4) - Rating: 3.553, Location: Green Cove Springs, FL, US
- **Steve McCalip** (DUPR ID: KX4W27) - Rating: 3.489, Location: Jacksonville, FL, US

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