# Match Record: PPA Tour: 2026 Newport Beach Open - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (35 To 49) (2026-03-07)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 09:05:35
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5668397456
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-07
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: 2026 Newport Beach Open - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (35 To 49)
- **Location:** Newport Beach, CA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-201-bonita-canyon-sports-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-12
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.38)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Dale Stuzka** (DUPR ID: GGOV5D) - Rating: 4.468, Location: San Diego, CA, US
- **Mark Schmitt** (DUPR ID: KXY4VO) - Rating: 4.529, Location: San Diego, CA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Jonathon Dugan** (DUPR ID: DN57O4) - Rating: 4.285, Location: Summerlin South, NV, US
- **Brandon Estrada** (DUPR ID: QPRPE5) - Rating: 4.244, Location: Las Vegas, NV, US

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