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Mon, Oct 13 2014 7:37 AM (20 replies)
  • BEgan1
    8 Posts
    Wed, Oct 8 2014 6:35 PM

    Am I the only person playing WGT that's frustrated about the un-realistic (in comparison to real golf) things that occur...?  Like a hybrid only going a few yards on a "dinger" shot when in 50-60% lie...  WHAT?  A 7 iron that flys about 10 yds. out of a bunker... WHAT !!???  Pitch shots with a 34 yds. club that flys only 11 yds on a "dinger"...  WHAT...???  HELP! 

  • Lute345
    2,483 Posts
    Thu, Oct 9 2014 5:03 AM

    I see you're at Level 55 but still use WGT equipment. That could be one of your problems. You need to upgrade and get used to playing with better clubs. They'll have better control out of rough and bunkers. Dump the Hybrid and get another wedge for starters. Just my opinion. It certainly helped my game. Plus it was advise handed down from a better player to me. Hope it helps you too.

  • PaulTon
    10,731 Posts
    Thu, Oct 9 2014 6:43 AM

    Here you are.

    Thank Garypinhunter not me.

  • alosso
    21,093 Posts
    Thu, Oct 9 2014 7:46 AM

    In 50-60 lie, I play only irons and punch.

    In a 30-40% bunker, only wedges work, and don't expect more than 70 yds out.

    11 yds flight for that pitch is o.k. from rough - it must land on FW, fringe or green to roll on.

    More questions?

  • ApexPC
    3,164 Posts
    Thu, Oct 9 2014 8:27 AM

    It's a virtual online game so it will always be less than real.

    The key to scoring is to adjust your expectations for the virtual world that the game is played in.

    World Golf Tour is to date the closest virtual golf game to real golf, but WGT is still just an approximation of real golf.

  • garypinhunter
    1,049 Posts
    Thu, Oct 9 2014 9:28 AM

    +1

    And thanks for the plug PaulTon

  • BEgan1
    8 Posts
    Thu, Oct 9 2014 9:37 AM

    Well duh! It's a computer game, therefore it is and can be programmed to be a much more accurate "approximation" of the real game...?  RIGHT!

  • BEgan1
    8 Posts
    Thu, Oct 9 2014 9:40 AM

    thanks!

    none of those results are even on the same planet as the real game i've played for 45 yrs.

    WGT is a PROGRAMMED COMPUTER GAME, THEREFORE IT CAN BE PROGRAMMED TO BE A LOT CLOSER TO THE REAL OUTCOMES OF VARIOUS SHOTS...!

  • BEgan1
    8 Posts
    Thu, Oct 9 2014 9:44 AM

    thanks!

    while "Pinhunter" seems to have done a lot of work on this "Help" / C C website it doesn't address my frustration...?

    WHY CAN'T WGT ACTUALLY PROGRAM OUTCOMES THAT ARE MUCH CLOSER TO THE REAL GAME I'VE PLAYED FOR 45+ YRS.  Hmmmmm...?

     

  • alanti
    10,564 Posts
    Thu, Oct 9 2014 12:31 PM

    BEgan1:

    thanks!

    while "Pinhunter" seems to have done a lot of work on this "Help" / C C website it doesn't address my frustration...?

    WHY CAN'T WGT ACTUALLY PROGRAM OUTCOMES THAT ARE MUCH CLOSER TO THE REAL GAME I'VE PLAYED FOR 45+ YRS.  Hmmmmm...?

     

    Well some very good and helpful players have given advice, but your grudge is on the realism.

    It is a computer game and as APEX said, should be treated as such.

    I too have played golf for many years, and for a lot of that, had a low handicap. I have played many great courses all around the world, included 2 on here (St A's and KIA).

    A ball in the rough (50-60%) rough - I will be honest - you will be lucky to find it, let alone get the ball 150 yards down the fairway - you play for the fairway without being greedy.

    These are championship courses, not you local municipal that barely has rough.

    And in your 45 years of playing golf, did you use old wooden shafted clubs, because the are akin to the starters. Spend some coin and spent wisely, you will notice a huge difference.

    And in your 45 years of golf, with crap equipment, did you go close to breaking par on some of the hardest courses in golf???? No I doubt it.

    This is by far the most realistic golf game, but it takes patience and time to learn it (you seem to have neither as you are only level 55 and been here a 18 months).

    What you are asking is for the game to become easier, if the programmers do what you request, this game will become a farce - as it is players who have spent the time in learning the game and mastering it already shoot very low.

    If you don't like it, leave, it is not like you contribute to the coffers but expect the programmers to take the time and make changes for you. PFFFFTTTTTTT

     

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