# 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 08:28:01
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-26
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 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:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-12
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.19)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **dennis kitchen** (DUPR ID: 89JLDE) - Rating: 4.247, Location: Bluffton, SC, US
- **Kevin McManus** (DUPR ID: 1RX57Z) - Rating: 4.454, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **David Parker** (DUPR ID: 8JYEKM) - Rating: 3.583, Location: Myrtle Beach, SC, US
- **Thomas Palko** (DUPR ID: 89KV2R) - Rating: 4.458, Location: Murrells Inlet, SC, US

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