# Match Record: Epoch Winter Slam - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.000 To 4.999) Age: (Any) $400 CASH PRIZE (2025-12-13)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 14:47:33
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7920572798
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-12-13
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** Epoch Winter Slam - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.000 To 4.999) Age: (Any) $400 CASH PRIZE
- **Location:** San Antonio, TX (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6585-aguadilla-pickleball)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.37)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Jeff Mankins** (DUPR ID: N7RZL7) - Rating: 4.079, Location: San Antonio, TX, US
- **Michael Garcia** (DUPR ID: V7DW45) - Rating: 4.515, Location: Converse, TX, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Walter Golden** (DUPR ID: 3V5KJJ) - Rating: 4.264, Location: New Braunfels, TX, US
- **Jesse golden** (DUPR ID: 3OQMK7) - Rating: 4.612, Location: New Braunfels, TX, US

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