Duel in the Desert

The 2026 Duel in the Desert at Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort

The Duel in the Desert tournament is a 54-hole, two-person team competition. The teams are flighted based on a combination of the players’ handicap indexes and placed into flights of similar skill level. Winners receive trophies and gift cards are paid out to the top 25% of each flight. The event utilizes three (3) different formats; Scramble, Best Ball and Modified Alternate Shot. Registration is open to all golfers with a GHIN handicap.

Included in the event is three (3) nights hotel accommodations at the host hotel – MGM’s NY/NY Resort, ground transportation each day of the event, player welcome items, trophies to winners of each flight, gift card payouts to the top 25% of each flight, lunch each day, post round beverages, optional side games (including skins and 50/50 charity raffle drawing) and more! The top three (3) teams in each flight will also receive exemptions into the 2026 U.S. Am Tour National Championship.