# Match Record: Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club (2026-02-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 05:42:02
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6405601754
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club
- **Location:** 16235 Player's Dr, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202, USA 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-3
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.65)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Rick Kidron** (DUPR ID: 1Q6W64) - Rating: 3.780, Location: Horsham, PA, US
- **Bob Hamilton** (DUPR ID: 1NVLL6) - Rating: 3.832, Location: Bradenton, FL, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Jim Payne** (DUPR ID: QXDXL4) - Rating: 3.304, Location: N/A
- **Steve Poitras** (DUPR ID: OW2VOE) - Rating: 3.676, Location: N/A

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