WGT Golf News

And today’s deal is…

This premium upgrade improves your distance and control with a slower swing meter to help you hit better shots more consistently. Get better visibility on your shots as well from the added vapor trail, yellow color and Callaway's Triple Track technology for improved alignment.

Get 3 free Yellow Callaway ERC Soft Balls when you buy 2,000 or more WGT Credits today

You can use your WGT Credits to upgrade your virtual equipment and compete in paid games for prizes.

*Buy 2,000 or more WGT Credits on Sun, 12/29/19 and get 3 free Callaway ERC Soft Vapor Balls, Yellow (Slow Meter) (L1+). Offer valid on one qualifying purchase only during the 12/29 promotion.

NOTE: Each day's offer runs from midnight to 11:59 PM Pacific Time and offers will change daily, so be sure to watch for updates. The free featured balls will be automatically added to your inventory but not automatically equipped. To use them, just open your Equipment and equip the new balls from your inventory.

Check back tomorrow to see the next offer!

And today’s deal is…

This ball not only looks flashy, but it’s also an exclusive! These MAX Gold Balls aren’t available to buy in the Pro Shop, so you can only get them today during this one-day promo.

Get 3 free MAX Gold Balls when you buy 2,000 or more WGT Credits today

You can use your WGT Credits to upgrade your virtual equipment and compete in paid games for prizes.

*Buy 2,000 or more WGT Credits on Sat, 12/28/19 and get 3 free MAX Gold virtual golf balls (Hack+). Offer valid on one qualifying purchase only during the 12/28 promotion.

NOTE: Each day's offer runs from midnight to 11:59 PM Pacific Time and offers will change daily, so be sure to watch for updates. The free featured balls will be automatically added to your inventory but not automatically equipped. To use them, just open your Equipment and equip the new balls from your inventory.

Check back tomorrow to see the next offer!

We're ending 2019 with a twist, with a four-day weekend of special offers to get some of the most popular premium golf balls on WGT!

Each day we'll be featuring a different premium ball starting TODAY (12/27) running through Mon, 12/30 – be sure to check back daily so you don't miss out.

Time to reveal our day 1 offer (as you may have guessed from the headline)...

Get 3 free Bridgestone Tour B X Ultra Slow Meter Balls when you buy 2,000 or more WGT Credits today

These are new additions to the game and are great for beginning players and those looking to level up quickly, featuring the popular new ultra slow meter that makes all your shots easier to hit.

You can use your WGT Credits to upgrade your virtual equipment and compete in paid games for prizes.

*Buy 2,000 or more WGT Credits on Fri, 12/27/19 and get 3 free Bridgestone Tour B X Ultra Slow Meter virtual golf balls (L0+). Offer valid on one qualifying purchase only during the 12/27 promotion.

NOTE: Each day's offer runs from midnight to 11:59 PM Pacific Time and offers will change daily, so be sure to watch for updates. The free featured balls will be automatically added to your inventory but not automatically equipped. To use them, just open your Equipment and equip the new balls from your inventory.

Check back tomorrow to see the next offer!

CC Event #115 is going on now!

Play now through Fri, 12/27 to win these winter snow globe tee markers and flags, plus the top 500 clubs will also receive Course Builder currency for custom courses.

Don’t know what Course Builders and custom courses are all about? Learn more here.

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PS, did you know: You can earn up to 2X Country Club XP, carry even more CC Passes and generate Passes faster with a WGT Plus or Premier Membership? Upgrade now and the benefits last for an entire year!

CC Event #115 runs 12/26-12/27 with multiple 4-hour Clashes, so be sure to play as many games as you can for your club and keep your eyes on the leaderboard.

CC Events allow WGT Country Clubs to compete against each other for bragging rights and special in-game rewards. The club that earns the most total points from their Clashes wins!

Here’s how it works: Each event is made up of Club Clashes which last for a limited amount of time (usually a few hours). When your club enters the event, you’ll be matched with a similar skill level club. Start playing! A timer will keep track of how much play is left in that Clash. Club members from both sides can play as many rounds as they’d like during that time using Club Passes and Superpasses to earn points.

Learn more about CC Events and Club Clashes https://www.wgt.com/help.aspx#clash

Not in a WGT Country Club yet? Learn more here and join one (or start your own!) http://www.wgt.com/clubs/

Log in to WGT today to get a few holiday gifts from us, just for playing!

Check your inbox for some holiday cheer, including a free Santa Hat and a Jingle Ball Effect (50 hits) – a perfect excuse to take a break from the holiday festivities.

Your free gifts will automatically be added to your inventory when you log in and play today. To use the ball effect, simply click the ball effects icon (magic wand) in-game to turn it on or off. You can put your new hat on by tapping your profile photo on the main menu of WGT Golf Mobile or desktop, then selecting “Edit Apparel” and equipping the Santa Hat.

Happy Holidays!

*Special offer for WGT players who log in and play on 12/25/19, get a free Jingle Ball Effect (50 hits) and a classic Santa Hat.

Get the most out of your WGT Credits during the Tap-In Rewards Promo, happening now through 12/26.

Earn prizes like premium golf balls, apparel packs, CC Passes, XP Boosts and more to improve your game, but hurry because this limited-time special event won’t last long!

How it works: Today through 12/26, when you spend WGT Credits you’ll fill up your Tap-In Rewards progress tracker. With each new prize tier you reach, you’ll earn more and more rewards and prizes, giving you more bang for your buck.

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*Tap-In Rewards Promo runs 12/24/19-12/26/19. WGT purchases on any platform will earn rewards, but prizes are only redeemable on WGT Golf Mobile and WGT Desktop.

We’re helping you step up your holiday fashion with this week’s Ugly Sweater Showdown, going on now!

This is the final showdown event of the year, and if you thought our plaid pants were cool, you won’t want to miss the exclusive ugly sweater – only available as a prize in this showdown.

Play this multi-round head-to-head competition to win special prizes, including WGT Credits, coins, golf balls, apparel packs and more, including that new ugly sweater!

To join, log on to WGT Golf and be sure to play on the first day of the showdown – don't worry if you don’t make the day 1 cut, you'll have two more chances to qualify.

Here are the rules for this week’s Ugly Sweater Showdown:

Qualifying Round

• The qualifying round lasts three days, each day is a new chance to qualify for the elimination round

• During the qualifying round, the top 50% of the leaderboard advance to the elimination round

• Players that qualify on day 1 (top 50%) do not need to compete in days 2 or 3 of the qualifying round

• Players that do not qualify on day 1 can compete on days 2 and 3 to advance

Elimination Round

• The elimination round lasts two days, with players having only one chance to advance to the final round

• The top 50% of the leaderboard qualifies for the final round

Final Round

• The final round lasts two days

• All players that make it to the final round will win prizes, and higher ranks win bigger prizes!

Other Things to Know

• Scoring is based on total strokes, meaning the fewer shots you take to complete your matches, the higher you will rank on the leaderboard

• Any incomplete or forfeited holes will be scored as bogeys

Don’t miss your chance to play, going on now on WGT Golf Mobile – or the new WGT for PC (early access)!

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*Ugly Sweater Showdown starts 12/23/19. Showdowns are available to all WGT players on WGT Golf Mobile and the new WGT for PC (early access), see full rules for details. 

This week’s FLASH SALE is a great way to justify adding a new driver to your virtual golf bag!

The only thing better than getting a new club is getting a new club at a discount, so now through Fri, 12/20 you can get select drivers 20% off – just in time for all those holiday rounds you have coming up. 😉

Improve your game with more distance, control, forgiveness and more with a driver upgrade, to play better off the tee and lower your scores overall.

Shop Flash Sale

*Special offer applies to select virtual drivers, now through 12/20. Available on WGT.com and WGT Golf Mobile.

See what’s new today on WGT, including new MAX Ultra Slow Meter balls and some upcoming events you’re not going to want to miss!

MAX Ultra Slow Meter Balls

Slow it WAY down with the brand new MAX Ultra Slow Meter balls, unlocking at Level 0 so they’re available for all players now. 

These MAX virtual golf balls are an excellent choice for new players looking to improve, and more advanced  players trying to perfect their game with an even slower swing meter.

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Special Edition Holiday Apparel

In case you missed it, it's ugly sweater season on WGT!

Celebrate the holidays in style with our 2019 ugly sweater, now available in the Pro Shop on WGT Golf Mobile (and new WGT Desktop).

These festive sweaters are only available for a limited time so layer up before they're gone...

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Showdown Event Coming Soon

Our final Showdown of the year is about to get "ugly!"

If you thought you’ve seen the last of the Showdown events this year, think again, because we’ve got one more  up our sleeve!

This holiday-themed Showdown is coming your way soon, so stay tuned for more details...

New Year, New Tournaments 

We’re saying goodbye to 2019 and hello to 2020 with a calendar full of new tournaments, events and series.

We’ve officially launched the first European eTour series, starting with the European eTour Qualifier: Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship (that ended yesterday). You won’t want to miss the live event, where the top 8 WGT players from this qualifier will compete in-person in Abu Dhabi this January.

If you loved this first event then get ready for more, because the European eTour is continuing throughout 2020, featuring six live events, including the Global Finals in Dubai next November. 

Did we mention that the European eTour series has a $100,000 total cash prize? (Yes, you read that right!) So keep an eye out for upcoming qualifiers and tournament details as they’re announced. 

Also launching in January is the WGT Live Series (which you might remember from last month), that will run all year long. This series will feature monthly live streamed events so you can follow the action in real time!

Play in the new European eTour, an exciting new esports series that launched today.

We’ve partnered with European Tour and DreamHack to launch this yearlong series of esports events, that includes 6 live events at European Tour stops and $100,000 in total cash prizes up for grabs.

Kicking off the 2020 series is the European eTour Qualifier: Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship tournament on WGT, running now through Tues, 12/17. The top 128 leaderboard finishers will move on to a 4-day bracket round to determine the final 8 that will travel to compete live at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship presented by EGA this January.

The live event (IN ABU DHABI!) will feature a total purse prize of $10,000, split among the players and the winner will automatically earn a spot in the Global Finals, to be hosted in Dubai next November.

To maximize competition, all players will use the same set of virtual golf clubs in both the qualifier and the live event.

The European eTour Qualifier: Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship is the first of 5 events leading up to the Global Finals in Dubai that will feature a $50,000 total prize purse. You don’t want to miss your chance to be part of this historic tour!

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*This qualifier is open for all WGT players to play but eligibility for prizes may apply. By entering the tournament, players agree to the official terms, conditions and privacy policy of this event, see rules for eligibility and full details.

Official Press Release

DreamHack and European Tour To Launch Golf’s First Esports Tour

Six Esports Events to be Featured in 2020 Alongside European Tour Tournaments

Participants Will Go Head-to-Head at European Tour Tournaments Playing World Golf Tour Game by Topgolf

Winners To Compete in Season Finale in Dubai

STOCKHOLM — DreamHack, in partnership with the European Tour and global entertainment company and game developers Topgolf Entertainment Group, has launched golf’s first esports series — the European eTour.

Starting at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship presented by EGA in January, the inaugural season-long eTour will feature six esports contests held at European Tour tournaments around the world. 

Players will go head-to-head in the leading online and mobile golf game, World Golf Tour (WGT) by Topgolf, which is currently played by more than 20 million people worldwide. A long-time leader in online golf competitions, WGT by Topgolf offers the most photorealistic golf gaming experience giving players the opportunity to virtually play some of the most famous golf championship courses. Topgolf is currently developing additional European Tour virtual venues to add to its portfolio of WGT golf courses. 

The world’s best golf esports players will attempt to qualify for the live onsite events via an online tournament. Eight players will then compete onsite at European Tour events in an exciting nine-hole knockout match play format, initially in two round robin groups, before straight knockout semi-finals and final.

The five tournament winners, along with three wildcards qualifiers, will then contest the season-finale at the European Tour’s own season-ending DP World Tour Championship, Dubai, which takes place at Jumeirah Golf Estates from Nov. 19-22, 2020.

DreamHack will bring its extensive esports events and streaming production capabilities to create a premium experience. Fans will enjoy extensive, live coverage, as well as bespoke ancillary content of all six European eTour events across a multitude of platforms including broadcast, digital and social media.

The European Tour held its first esports event earlier this year with WGT and DreamHack. The inaugural European eTour Championship took place at the 2019 Made in Denmark, and the success of that tournament led to the development of this, a series of one-day events across the 2020 calendar. The exclusivity of the European Tour’s esports experience amplifies the benefit of players participating in this event, as well as the ability to virtually be part of real world tournaments.

Rufus Hack, the European Tour’s Chief Content Officer, said: “The launch of the European eTour underlines the European Tour’s commitment to innovation and we believe this is an exciting opportunity for us to be leaders in a market that has huge growth potential. The esports industry allows the European Tour to engage with our existing audience in a different way and attract new fans outside of our traditional demographic through our broadcast and digital platforms. Our inaugural event in Denmark earlier this year gave a glimpse into the popularity of esports and we are looking forward to launching the golf’s first esports Tour in 2020.”

“We see a great future for sports games in esports. The combination of a good game and a strong player in traditional sports is a winning recipe. World Golf Tour is a superior golf game and natural platform for Golf esports, European Tour one of the strongest brands in the world of sports and with our ability to create content, media products and build strong communities I am sure, that the European eTour will be a smashing success. I am thrilled with the partnership,” said Peter Nørrelund, CEO DreamHack Sports Games.

“At Topgolf, we are constantly innovating around how we can connect people in  meaningful ways and the competition of esports brings a large, diverse group of people together to share a common experience,” said Topgolf Media President YuChiang Cheng.

He added: “WGT was always built to be a realistic simulation of golf; rewarding skill and mirroring the
level of strategy, course management and mental toughness required to win in professional golf. The WGT players have been urging us to take this next step and we look forward to partnering with such innovative partners to further enhance the modern competition of golf and launch an unmatched Esports tournament experience on WGT.”

The esports industry is one of the fastest growing media sectors with an audience of more than 380 million enthusiasts worldwide, and forecasted to surpass 1.6 billion by 2022. A large majority of esports fans are in the 18-34 age demographic.

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EUROPEAN TOUR COMMUNICATIONS:
Wentworth Drive | Virginia Water | Surrey | GU25 4LX | UNITED KINGDOM
Tel:  +44 (0)1344 840400
Email: media@europeantour.com
Twitter: @EuropeanTour
Facebook: European Tour
Web: www.europeantour.com

TOPGOLF CONTACT:
Kara Barry
press@topgolf.com 

ABOUT THE EUROPEAN TOUR
The European Tour is ‘Driving Golf Further’ through our guiding principles of being innovative, inclusive and global.

Innovative: The European Tour is driving innovation in golf through the creation of award-winning content, pioneering tournament formats such as GolfSixes and the use of the latest technology and inventive fan engagement. We have recognised the need for golf to modernise for future fans and we are committed to engaging new audiences whilst respecting the tradition of our sport.

Inclusive: We are committed to include all who share a love for the game of golf. We are passionate about a closer collaboration with the women’s game, disability golf and promoting the health benefits of playing golf.  

Global: We are golf’s global Tour with our 2019 International Schedule comprising a minimum of 47 tournaments in 31 countries, including eight Rolex Series events, all part of the Race to Dubai. Since the European Tour was formed in 1972, players from 36 different countries have won tournaments, while our live broadcast reaches more than 490 million homes in more than 150 countries every week, generating in excess of 2,200 global broadcast hours for each event. We also enjoy the support of many of the world’s leading business brands with Rolex, BMW, Callaway, DP World, Dubai Duty Free, Emirates, Hilton and Workday as Official Partners.
The European Tour also manages the developmental Challenge Tour and the Staysure Tour (formerly known as the Senior Tour) which is the men’s professional golf tour for members aged 50 and older.

The European Tour is also the Managing Partner of Ryder Cup Europe, the body which, alongside the PGA of America, administers golf’s greatest team contest, The Ryder Cup.

ABOUT TOPGOLF ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
Topgolf Entertainment Group is a global sports and entertainment community that connects nearly 100 million fans in meaningful ways through the experiences we create, the innovation we champion and the good that we do.  What began as a technology that enhanced the game of golf now encompasses a range of unmatched experiences where communities can discover common ground at brand expressions including Topgolf venues, Lounge by Topgolf, Toptracer, Toptracer Range, Topgolf Swing Suite, Topgolf Studios, Topgolf Live and World Golf Tour (WGT) by Topgolf and Driving for Good.

ABOUT WORLD GOLF TOUR (WGT) BY TOPGOLF
WGT by Topgolf, a digital expression of Topgolf Entertainment Group and part of Topgolf Media, connects communities of fans in meaningful ways through a free, realistic, virtual golf gaming experience. With a fan base of more than 20 million users, WGT brings people together from around the world to play championship courses in photorealistic quality using the latest virtual golf equipment.