# Match Record: Meijer State Games of Michigan Pickleball Tournament 2026 - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.499 And Under) Age: (50 And Above) (2026-06-06)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 01:49:29
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6986645182
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-06-06
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** Meijer State Games of Michigan Pickleball Tournament 2026 - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.499 And Under) Age: (50 And Above)
- **Location:** Grand Rapids, MI (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6996-great-lakes-pickleball-club)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-5
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.01)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **David Rutledge** (DUPR ID: RYZWXM) - Rating: 4.110, Location: Hudsonville, MI, US
- **jon Haveman** (DUPR ID: NY6J4Z) - Rating: 4.007, Location: Byron Center, MI, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Mitchell Balingit** (DUPR ID: 3ZV6PD) - Rating: 3.800, Location: East Grand Rapids, MI, US
- **Chris Pulliams** (DUPR ID: 16OEDD) - Rating: 4.128, Location: Kentwood, MI, US

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