# Match Record: Lowcountry Spring Classic at Kiawah Island Golf Resort - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0 & 4.5) Age: (30+, 50+) COMBINED (2026-03-28)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-04 21:59:34
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-28
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** Lowcountry Spring Classic at Kiawah Island Golf Resort - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0 & 4.5) Age: (30+, 50+) COMBINED
- **Location:** Kiawah Island, SC 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 7-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.32)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Ralph Tradd Teal** (DUPR ID: 3PO69Q) - Rating: 4.014, Location: Myrtle Beach, SC, US
- **Thomas Palko** (DUPR ID: 89KV2R) - Rating: 4.444, Location: Murrells Inlet, SC, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Robert Ross** (DUPR ID: E940DV) - Rating: 4.575, Location: Mount Pleasant, SC, US
- **brett huffer** (DUPR ID: Z9ZYPW) - Rating: 4.244, Location: Charleston, SC, US

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