Battle In The Desert

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CourseDesert Willow Golf Resort - Firecliff CourseLocationPalm Desert, CADatesApr 25 — May 2, 2026CategoryMen

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About the tournament

The Battle in the Desert is an annual, week- long, two-person, best ball tournament hosted at La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA WEST. All participants play six tournament rounds and unlimited afternoon replay six on the finest courses in Palm Springs. Each day there are also skills competitions and afternoon horse races.

Day 1: Four player mixer. High & Low Handicap Teams paired together for 1 best ball score and two net scores.

Days 2-5: Two-Man Best-Ball

Day 6: Two-Man Aggregate Score

The Battle in the Desert will also serve as a national qualifier for the USGC King's Cup National Championship.

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FormatStroke Play

CategoryMen

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