DDGT26 – Desert Dawgs Golf Tournament
The DDGT is built on competition, camaraderie, brotherhood, and good times. These rules exist to keep play smooth, fair, and fun — and to uphold the legacy and spirit of the DDGT.
1. Tournament Format
1.1 Overview & Structure
DDGT26 is a two-man scramble tournament played across two competitive rounds, preceded by an opening-night kickoff.
- Thursday, Jan 8 – Opening Ceremonies
- Friday, Jan 9 – Tournament Round (Mojave Resort GC)
- Saturday, Jan 10 – Championship Round (Laughlin Ranch GC)
Field: 16 players → 8 teams → 4 tee-time groups.
1.2 Scramble Mechanics
- Both players tee off.
- Team selects the preferred ball.
- Both players play from that spot.
- Continue selecting the preferred shot until holed.
Ball Placement (Scramble Relief)
When playing from the selected shot:
- Ball may be placed within one club length (no closer to the hole).
- Lie must remain in the same cut: fairway/fairway, rough/rough, fringe/fringe, bunker/bunker.
1.3 Required Shot Usage
- Before reaching any green: each team must use at least one (1) shot from each player.
- Exception: Par 3 holes (no required individual shot).
1.4 Putting Requirements
- All putts must be holed out.
- No concessions unless using DDGT Gimmie String (see Section 3.3).
1.5 Maximum Score
- Triple Bogey Max per hole. Once your team reaches triple bogey, pick up and move on.
1.6 No Mulligans
No mulligans. Zero. Nada — this is DDGT.
2. Scoring, Relief, & On-Course Flow
2.1 Scorekeeping Requirements
- One official scorecard per foursome.
- Teams verify scores together post-round.
- Cards must be turned in immediately upon finishing 18.
- Drink adjustments (Section 4) must be signed off by opposing teams.
2.2 Lost Ball, OB & Lateral Drop Rule
- Lost Ball or OB → lateral drop with one-stroke penalty at point last crossed into trouble.
- Drop within one club length, no closer, and in the same cut. Re-tee optional.
2.3 Water Hazard Penalty Tradition
- If both players hit into the water: team completes a shotgun/shot/beer at tee or drop zone before continuing.
2.4 Pace of Play
- Stay within reasonable distance of group ahead, be ready to hit, and use relief/triple max to avoid delays.
3. Special Tournament Rules
3.1 One-Club Challenge (Daily Rule)
- One hole per day is a One-Club Challenge.
- One club per team for the entire hole; no putters.
- Hole and club drawn via sealed envelope each morning.
3.2 Cart Path, GUR & Divot Relief
- Free relief from cart paths or GUR divots; drop within one club length, no closer to hole.
3.3 DDGT Gimmie String Rule
- Each team receives 3 feet of string; may cut/use as desired for putts.
- Once string is gone, gimmies are gone.
3.4 Scoring & Integrity Statement
Opposing teams confirm scores, string usage, drink counters, and integrity of play.
We trust every DAWG to golf like a DAWG. Every swing — and every laugh — contributes to the legacy.
4. The Official DDGT Drinking Adjustment Rule
4.1 Drink-for-Stroke Incentive
For every 6 combined drinks consumed by a team: subtract 1 stroke from that day’s final score.
- Must be consumed in front of opposing team.
- Drink counting closes after Hole 16 each day.
4.2 Tracking & Verification
- Opposing team tallies and signs off; counts must match scorecard submission.
4.3 Drink Weighting & Standards
- Large beers (24oz+), shots, and mixed drinks each count as 2 drinks.
- All shots must be a standard shot size and agreed upon by the entire group (both teams).
5. Tournament Tees
- Day 1 – Mojave Resort GC: White Tees
- Day 2 – Laughlin Ranch GC: Silver Tees
6. Tiebreaker Procedure (Championship Round Only)
- Sandtrap Shootout (alternate shot): chip from bunker, then putt until holed; lowest strokes wins.
- If still tied, repeat alternate-shot rounds and alternate teammate order each round.
7. Special Contingency Rule – Premature Tournament Conclusion
If DDGT26 cannot be completed due to weather, course closure, act of God, or safety concerns, the tournament converts to a Team Bowl-Off.
Venue
Riverside Lanes Bowling (Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino)
1650 S Casino Dr, Laughlin, NV 89029
Format
- Three (3) bowling games.
- Combined teammate scores with handicaps.
- Bowling totals are combined with the team golf score at time of suspension to determine final standings.
8. Awards & Honors
- DDGT Champions – 1st Place ($200 Prize)
- 2nd Place Team
- 3rd Place Team
- On-course contests & fun awards per official tournament rules.
9. Event Schedule & Venues
- Thu Jan 8 – Opening Ceremonies; Midnight Kickoff @ Losers Lounge
- Fri Jan 9 – Mojave Resort GC 11:00 AM; Dinner @ Saltgrass (4:00 PM); Late-Night Rally
- Sat Jan 10 – Laughlin Ranch GC 9:00 AM; Awards & Lunch; Wildcard Viewing; Hideout 5:00 PM
10. Pairings
- Day One: per official DDGT26 Pairings Flier.
- Day Two: standings-based; ties broken by scorecard comparison backward from Hole 18.
11. Media Usage & Likeness
Participation grants DDGT rights to use photos/videos/team banners/group shots for recap videos, history archives, social media, and future promotional use.
12. Spirit of the DDGT
Bring your best jokes. Bring your best fits. Bring your best energy. Every DAWG contributes to the legacy.
13. Co-Commissioner Disclosure Statement
The DDGT26 tournament is governed jointly by the Co-Commissioners to ensure fair play, smooth flow, and preservation of the Desert Dawgs spirit.
- Co-Commissioners retain full authority for clarifications, disputes, pace interventions, relief, and unforeseen circumstances.
- Any exceptions or temporary adjustments will be communicated clearly and are final for the applicable context.
🐺 Greens • Grit • Good Times • DDGT26