# Match Record: Savannah Open Championship $$$ - Mens Open Doubles $$$: (5.0 or greater skill levels only) (2026-03-27)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 18:28:54
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7903166435
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-27
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** Savannah Open Championship $$$ - Mens Open Doubles $$$: (5.0 or greater skill levels only)
- **Location:** Savannah, GA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6159-savannah-pickleball-academy)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-9
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.89)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Thomas Croker** (DUPR ID: 3XV56X) - Rating: 5.322, Location: Hilton Head Island, SC, US
- **Mike Sutcliffe** (DUPR ID: 8WD57G) - Rating: 4.745, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Nolan Donley** (DUPR ID: ZNG75D) - Rating: 4.510, Location: Charlotte, NC, US
- **Joshua Greenblatt** (DUPR ID: EG99LW) - Rating: 4.971, Location: Hilton Head Island, SC, US

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