# Match Record: 2026 MetroHealth Super Senior Doubles Championships (50+) at Pictona - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (65 To 69) (2026-05-10)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 10:09:38
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4370407340
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-10
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** 2026 MetroHealth Super Senior Doubles Championships (50+) at Pictona - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (65 To 69)
- **Location:** Holly Hill, FL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1535-pictona-at-holly-hill)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 12-10
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.68)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Rick McElhinney** (DUPR ID: EGD9JE) - Rating: 3.654, Location: N/A
- **Jim Whiting** (DUPR ID: ZNZRRM) - Rating: 3.738, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **michael smith** (DUPR ID: 1NKYQ2) - Rating: 3.471, Location: Daytona Beach, FL, US
- **Barry D Thompson** (DUPR ID: J5P9KD) - Rating: 3.847, Location: Ormond Beach, FL, US

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