# Match Record: Meijer State Games of Michigan Pickleball Tournament 2026 - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.499 And Under) Age: (35 & 50 Combined) (2026-06-06)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 23:36:10
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4362642210
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-06-06
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** Meijer State Games of Michigan Pickleball Tournament 2026 - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.499 And Under) Age: (35 & 50 Combined)
- **Location:** Grand Rapids, MI (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6996-great-lakes-pickleball-club)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 9-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.59)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Robert Andrews** (DUPR ID: 8MP0JO) - Rating: 4.552, Location: Seneca, SC, US
- **RICH KARNES** (DUPR ID: MYDMOV) - Rating: 4.716, Location: Spring Lake, MI, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Jeff Vander Kolk** (DUPR ID: L8EPV1) - Rating: 4.169, Location: Hudsonville, MI, US
- **Nick McDuffee** (DUPR ID: 4LQGDG) - Rating: 4.911, Location: Rockford, MI, US

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