# Match Record: USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Opelika - Mens Doubles 4.0 (70+) (2026-03-12)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 06:08:44
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6902976249
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-12
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Opelika - Mens Doubles 4.0 (70+)
- **Location:** Opelika, AL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1240-opelika-sportsplex)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 7-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.86)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **David Brookmire** (DUPR ID: 84V9YG) - Rating: 3.804, Location: N/A
- **Michael Molletta** (DUPR ID: 8WN95Q) - Rating: 3.775, Location: Alpharetta, GA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Dale Tomlinson** (DUPR ID: V7RVY5) - Rating: 4.154, Location: St. Cloud, FL, US
- **Brian Maxfield** (DUPR ID: 3V2KEJ) - Rating: 3.689, Location: West Tisbury, MA, US

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