# Match Record: Meijer State Games of Michigan Pickleball Tournament 2026 - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0 & 4.5 Combined) Age: (60 And Above) (2026-06-05)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 06:07:28
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6415921623
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-06-05
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** Meijer State Games of Michigan Pickleball Tournament 2026 - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0 & 4.5 Combined) Age: (60 And Above)
- **Location:** Grand Rapids, MI (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6996-great-lakes-pickleball-club)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 9-11, 12-10, 11-5
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.26)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Steve Garrison** (Player ID: 3XPK02) - Rating: 4.337, Location: Mecosta, MI, US
- **Steve Coxon** (Player ID: QPON55) - Rating: 4.359, Location: Grant, MI, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Daniel Verdon** (Player ID: L27ON5) - Rating: 4.155, Location: N/A
- **Doug Poder** (Player ID: 9PPG4V) - Rating: 4.173, Location: Mundelein, IL, US

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