Golfers are invited to participate in the 2025 Golfweek Senior Desert Showdown, scheduled for November 5–7 at the iconic Las Vegas National Golf Club—located just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. You can register at this link to play
Established in 1961 as the Stardust Country Club, Las Vegas National has long been recognized as one of the city’s most historic venues. The course has welcomed some of the game’s greatest players, including Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods. With its towering tree fairways, bold bunkers, and five distinctive par-3 holes, the course continues to offer a challenging and rewarding test for players of all levels.
Set against the iconic backdrop of Las Vegas and home to the Las Vegas Golf Hall of Fame, the Golfweek Senior Desert Showdown provides a great competitive experience and the honor of playing where champions have walked. Don’t miss out.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All Golfweek senior tournaments are WAGR-counting events leading to exemptions into the 2026 U.S. Senior Amateur at Baltimore Country Club (East Course), Baltimore, Md. September 3, 2026.
Tournament Facts:
Eligibility:
– Amateur Golfers, aged 55 and over by November 5, 2025.
– Handicap Index of 8.0 or lower
Divisions:
-Senior age 55-64
-Super Senior age 65-69
-Legends age 70-74
-Super Legends age 75+
Tees:
-Senior Division will play approximately 6300-6500 yards
-Super Senior Division will play approximately 6000-6300 yards
-Legends Division will play approximately 5600-6000 yards
-Super Legends Division will play 5400-5600 yards
The yardage will be determined by course conditions and might vary from day to day.
Conditions of Play:
The current USGA Rules of Golf shall be in effect
Tournament Registration $795.00 Includes:
– Three (3) tournament rounds with cart.
– Player’s lunch following the final round
– Awards following the final round
– Merchandise prize pool of $80.00 per player.
– Caddies are not permitted and carts are mandatory.
Accommodations: Are not included in your entry fee, however, many options are available in the Las Vegas area. As always, rates are based on availability at the time of booking so book your reservations in advance.
SCHEDULE of EVENTS
Practice Rounds:
– The official practice round date is Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Please note – For tee times call the pro-shop at 800-711-2833 and identify yourself as a Golfweek Senior Desert Showdown participant. Tee times may be made in advance of the play date on a space available basis. Las Vegas National will offer a 20% discount off of the applicable rate.
Tuesday, November 4, Practice Round:
Practice rounds start at 7:30 AM. Tournament registration will be in the lobby from 10 AM until 4 PM. If you cannot be at registration, we will take care of it a scoring following your first round.
Wednesday, November 5, Round 1:
7:30 AM – 9:27 AM Starting off of No.1 and No. 10 tee. Subject to change.
Thursday, November 6, Round 2:
7:30 AM – 9:27 AM Starting off of No.1 and No. 10 tee. Subject to change.
Friday, November 7, Round 3:
7:30 AM – 9:27 AM Starting on No.1 and No.10 tee. Subject to change.
Immediately after the completion of each division:
– Buffet lunch
– Players Awards
– Departures
Helpful Links: Las Vegas National Golf Course
Other lodging options: VRBO
Golfweek National Senior Amateur Rankings are HERE
Golfweek Senior Nation website is HERE (www.golfweekseniornation.com)
Contact Us:
Ron Gaines, Senior Tournaments & Senior Rankings: rgaines@golfweek.com