# Match Record: Low Country Pickleball Classic in Hardeeville presented by Novant Health & Optim Orthopedics - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (61 To 63) (2026-04-26)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 09:06:23
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6233285311
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-26
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** Low Country Pickleball Classic in Hardeeville presented by Novant Health & Optim Orthopedics - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (61 To 63)
- **Location:** Hardeeville, SC (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4986-hilton-head-lakes)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 6-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.13)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **dennis kitchen** (DUPR ID: 89JLDE) - Rating: 4.191, Location: Bluffton, SC, US
- **Kevin McManus** (DUPR ID: 1RX57Z) - Rating: 4.378, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Craig Clokey** (DUPR ID: 0Q7J22) - Rating: 3.875, Location: N/A
- **John Conklin** (DUPR ID: 8DYRQL) - Rating: 4.078, Location: Bluffton, SC, US

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