# Match Record: 2023 Robson Ranch Desert Slam 10th Annual Pickleball Tournament - Mens Doubles AGE/SKILL 60-69: 4.5 (2023-03-09)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 18:33:44
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2023-03-09
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** 2023 Robson Ranch Desert Slam 10th Annual Pickleball Tournament - Mens Doubles AGE/SKILL 60-69: 4.5
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-4
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.43)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Kevin Schmalz** (DUPR ID: 8WKQYG) - Rating: 4.998, Location: N/A
- **Rick DeWeerd** (DUPR ID: 3PGR7E) - Rating: 4.774, Location: Sioux Falls, SD, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Mike Place** (DUPR ID: 8W0NM8) - Rating: 3.500, Location: N/A
- **Bob Costanza** (DUPR ID: 8E9V7O) - Rating: 4.458, Location: N/A

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