# Match Record: NP Punta Gorda Winter Classic Powered by Onix - Mens Doubles Skill: 3.5 (3.999 And Under) Age: (60 And Above) (2026-01-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-04 23:29:15
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6512546798
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** NP Punta Gorda Winter Classic Powered by Onix - Mens Doubles Skill: 3.5 (3.999 And Under) Age: (60 And Above)
- **Location:** Punta Gorda, FL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2503-jack-peeples-community-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 14-12
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.41)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **George Joseph** (DUPR ID: 8J5E6O) - Rating: 3.535, Location: N/A
- **Dan Carr** (DUPR ID: QJZKWN) - Rating: 3.030, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **David Cotter** (DUPR ID: W64MWM) - Rating: 3.248, Location: Bonita Springs, FL, US
- **John Dresser** (DUPR ID: 4LZQE2) - Rating: 3.845, Location: Sun City Center, FL, US

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