# Match Record: Turf Wars - October Battle (2025-10-04)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 06:47:36
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6806748428
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-10-04
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** Turf Wars - October Battle
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-30
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.61)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Gerry Darco** (DUPR ID: ZN79JP) - Rating: 4.290, Location: Port St. Joe, FL, US
- **Easton Buchanan** (DUPR ID: YGLRGG) - Rating: 3.935, Location: Gulf County, FL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Kurt BUCHERT** (DUPR ID: PKGY2G) - Rating: 4.618, Location: Walton County, FL, US
- **Audra Spielberger** (DUPR ID: 3LPQNQ) - Rating: 5.610, Location: Walton County, FL, US

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