About the DuPont Cup
The DuPont Cup Tournament
The DuPont Cup Golf Tournament is an annual three-day event for amateur players, played on three different golf courses over three days, by four 8-player teams, competing in match play, similar to a Ryder Cup format. Teams compete for the pride of taking home the DuPont Cup, a 31-inch, 15-pound, metal trophy. Players who play in one year have an automatic invite to play the following year. The idea is to build a core group of players who are committed to playing year after year. Team players are selected through a blind draft prior to the tournament. The field will consist of 32 players in 2026.
The Event
The DuPont Cup Golf Tournament is played in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is scheduled for the first weekend of June. Three different courses are selected for play each year, so the tournament location will vary year by year. The golf tournament uses three different formats of team play. Round 1 is a two vs two in High-Low format. Round 2 is a two vs two best ball. Round 3 is individual vs individual. All three rounds are played in match play using players handicaps. Handicapped play levels the playing field and provides players of any skill level an equal chance against lower handicapped players. Therefore, anyone, regardless of playing ability, has an equal chance of winning in this tournament. The Most Valuable Player in the 2025 tournament was a 19 handicap.
Prizes
The DuPont Cup Golf Tournament is a team event. Players compete for the ultimate prize, which is the DuPont Cup Trophy. Each winning team player also receives a First Place Team Trophy. There are also individual player trophies for the Most Valuable Player, Net Birdie Champion, and Closet-to-the-Pin. Gift cards are also awarded.
2026 DuPont Cup - June 5 through 7, 2026
Round 1 - Spanish Trail Country Club
Round 1 - Spanish Trail Country Club
Round 1 - Spanish Trail Country Club
Round 1 of the 2026 DuPont Cup is anticipated to be played at Spanish Trail Country Club on June 5, 2026. For Round 1, each foursome will contain two players from one team that will compete against two players from another team in a High-Low format, in match play. For Round 1, Team A will Play against Team B, and Team C will play again
Round 1 of the 2026 DuPont Cup is anticipated to be played at Spanish Trail Country Club on June 5, 2026. For Round 1, each foursome will contain two players from one team that will compete against two players from another team in a High-Low format, in match play. For Round 1, Team A will Play against Team B, and Team C will play against Team D. There will be four twosomes per team each competing for one point toward the overall team score. Individual players handicaps will be applied to each player.
Round 2 - Arroyo Golf Course
Round 1 - Spanish Trail Country Club
Round 1 - Spanish Trail Country Club
Round 2 of the 2026 DuPont Cup is anticipated to be played at Arroyo Golf Course on June 6, 2026. For Round 2, each foursome will contain two players from one team that will compete against two players from another team B in best-ball format, in match play. For Round 2, Team A will play against Team C, and Team B will play against Team
Round 2 of the 2026 DuPont Cup is anticipated to be played at Arroyo Golf Course on June 6, 2026. For Round 2, each foursome will contain two players from one team that will compete against two players from another team B in best-ball format, in match play. For Round 2, Team A will play against Team C, and Team B will play against Team D. There will be four twosomes per team each competing for one point toward the overall team score. Individual players handicaps will be applied to each player.
Round 3 - Rhodes Ranch Golf Course
Round 1 - Spanish Trail Country Club
Round 3 - Rhodes Ranch Golf Course
Round 3 of the 2026 DuPont Cup is anticipated to be played at Rhodes Ranch Golf Course on June 7, 2026. For Round 3, each foursome will contain two players from one team that will compete against two players from another team, in match play. For Round 3, Team A will play against Team D, and Team B will play against Team C. Round 3 will
Round 3 of the 2026 DuPont Cup is anticipated to be played at Rhodes Ranch Golf Course on June 7, 2026. For Round 3, each foursome will contain two players from one team that will compete against two players from another team, in match play. For Round 3, Team A will play against Team D, and Team B will play against Team C. Round 3 will be individual vs individual play. There will be eight players per team, each competing for one point toward the overall team score. Individual players handicaps will be applied to each player.
2025 DuPont Cup - June 6 through 8, 2025
Round 1 - Las Vegas National
Round 2 - Paiute - Snow Course
Round 2 - Paiute - Snow Course
Round 1 of the 2025 DuPont Cup was played at Las Vegas National Golf Club on June 6, 2025. For Round 1, each foursome contained two players from Team A that competed against two players from Team B in a High-Low format, in match play. There were six twosomes per team each competing for one point toward the overall team score. Individual players handicaps were applied to each player.
Round 2 - Paiute - Snow Course
Round 2 - Paiute - Snow Course
Round 2 - Paiute - Snow Course
Round 2 of the 2025 DuPont Cup was played at the Snow Course at Paiute's Golf Course on June 7, 2025. For Round 2, each foursome contained two players from Team A that competed against two players from Team B in best-ball format, in match play. There were six twosomes per team each competing for one point toward the overall team score. Individual players handicaps were applied to each player.
Round 3 - Siena
Round 2 - Paiute - Snow Course
Round 3 - Siena
Round 3 of the 2025 DuPont Cup was played at Siena Golf Course on June 8, 2025. For Round 3, each foursome contained two players from Team A that competed against two players from Team B, in match play. Round 3 was individual vs individual. There were twelve players per team, each competing for one point toward the overall team score. Individual players handicaps were applied to each player.
2025 DuPont Cup Player Roster
Francisco Alaniz
24 HCP
Team B
Carl Alexander
24 HCP
Team A
Dorien Antonio
13 HCP
Team A
Michael Betke Jr
5 HCP
Team A
Michael Betke Sr
20 HCP
Team A - Net Birdie Champion
Chris Burton
14 HCP
Team B
Laron Cooke
21 HCP
Team B
Michael Cooke
16 HCP
Team B
David Dunnigan Jr
8 HCP
Team B - Closest to Pin - Round 2
Arnel Espiritu
10 HCP
Team A
Brandon Frohs
19 HCP
Team A - Closest to Pin - Round 1
Clyde Gallegos Jr
3 HCP
Team B
Clyde Gallegos Sr
13 HCP
Team A
Chad Hironaka
19 HCP
Team A - Tournament MVP
David Larsen
4 HCP
Team A
Michael Major
16 HCP
Team B
Jon Mosely
20 HCP
Team B - Closest to Pin - Round 3
Matthew Nelson
17 HCP
Team A
Melissa Nelson
27 HCP
Team A
Nick Rendon
19 HCP
Team B
William Scott
22 HCP
Team B
Will Seebok
22 HCP
Team B
Steve Smith
18 HCP
Team A
Grant Tsukamoto
9 HCP
Team B
Daniel Vaughan
15 HCP
Team B
Seth Wray
21 HCP
Team B
Lynn DuPont and Sarah Dunnigan
Tournament Assistants
2025 DuPont Cup - Round 1 Highlights
2025 DuPont Cup - Round 2 Highlights
2025 DuPont Cup - Round 3 Highlights
2024 DuPont Cup - March 1 through 3, 2024
Round 1 - Desert Pines
Round 3 - Mountain Falls
Round 1 - Desert Pines
Round 1 of the 2024 DuPont Cup was played at Desert Pines Golf Course on March 1, 2024. For Round 1, each foursome contained two players from Team A that competed against two players from Team B in a scramble format, in match play. There were five twosomes per team each competing for one point toward the overall team score. Weighted h
Round 1 of the 2024 DuPont Cup was played at Desert Pines Golf Course on March 1, 2024. For Round 1, each foursome contained two players from Team A that competed against two players from Team B in a scramble format, in match play. There were five twosomes per team each competing for one point toward the overall team score. Weighted handicaps were applied using 70% of the lower handicappers score, and 30% of the higher handicapper's score. Round 1 ended with Team A winning 3 matches, Team B winning 1 match, and the teams tying 1 match.
Round 2 - Chimera
Round 3 - Mountain Falls
Round 1 - Desert Pines
Round 2 of the 2024 DuPont Cup was played at Chimera Golf Course on March 2, 2024. For Round 2, each foursome contained two players from Team A that competed against two players from Team B in best-ball format, in match play. There were five twosomes per team each competing for one point toward the overall team score. Individual player
Round 2 of the 2024 DuPont Cup was played at Chimera Golf Course on March 2, 2024. For Round 2, each foursome contained two players from Team A that competed against two players from Team B in best-ball format, in match play. There were five twosomes per team each competing for one point toward the overall team score. Individual players handicaps were applied to each player. Round 2 ended with Team A winning 4 matches, and Team B winning 1 match.
Round 3 - Mountain Falls
Round 3 - Mountain Falls
Round 3 - Mountain Falls
Round 3 of the 2024 DuPont Cup was played at Mountain Falls Golf Course on March 3, 2024. For Round 3, each foursome contained two players from Team A and two players from Team B. Players competed as individual vs individual, in match play. There were ten players per team, each competing for one point toward the overall team score. In
Round 3 of the 2024 DuPont Cup was played at Mountain Falls Golf Course on March 3, 2024. For Round 3, each foursome contained two players from Team A and two players from Team B. Players competed as individual vs individual, in match play. There were ten players per team, each competing for one point toward the overall team score. Individual players handicaps were applied to each player. Round 3 ended with Team A winning 7 matches, and Team B winning 3 matches.
2024 DuPont Cup Player Roster
Francisco Alaniz
22 HCP
Team A
Carl Alexander
31 HCP
Team B - Closest to Pin - Round 2
Erik Anderson
19 HCP
Team B
Michael Betke Sr
17 HCP
Team A - Tournament MVP
Ryan Bonner
11 HCP
Team A
Laron Cooke
24 HCP
Team A
David Dunnigan Jr
5 HCP
Team B
Brandon Frohs
15 HCP
Team B
Clyde Gallegos Jr
4 HCP
Team B
Clyde Gallegos Sr
9 HCP
Team B
Chad Hironaka
19 HCP
Team A - Closest to Pin - Round 3
Jacen Howe
20 HCP
Team B
David Larsen
7 HCP
Team A
Dan Mceuen
9 HCP
Team A
Matthew Nelson
15 HCP
Team B - Net Birdie Champion
Melissa Nelson
36 HCP
Team A
Owen Ondrisko
8 HCP
Team A
William Scott
22 HCP
Team B
Steve Smith
19 HCP
Team B - Closest to Pin - Round 1
Seth Wray
19 HCP
Team A
Sarah Dunnigan and Lynn DuPont
Tournament Assistants
