WGT Golf News

  • Celebrate PGA Championship Week on WGT

    13 May 2019

    It's officially PGA Championship Week and you can join the fun on WGT.

    Compete now in the Virtual PGA Championship on Bethpage Black, the same course the pros are playing this week.

    Whether you're going to be there to catch the action yourself or just following along from home, you can experience the same course challenges in this 18-hole stroke play tournament.

    The top 70 combined scores in each Pro-Tour Champion tier will split the 200,000 WGT Credit prize.

    Play Virtual PGA Championship

    This special tournament runs now through 5/31/19.

    Enter free and post your best score in this unlimited play tournament, see tournament rules for details and eligibility.

  • The 2019 Virtual U.S. Open is here!

    10 May 2019

    The main event of this year's Virtual U.S. Open is going on now, featuring 18 new hole locations on Pebble Beach!

    Compete on 18 holes of full stroke play (did we mention the new pin locations?) on Pebble Beach to to experience the same golf course that the pros will face in the U.S. Open Championship next month.

    Two players, including the top leaderboard score and a lucky sweepstakes winner chosen at random will each win a Grand Prize trip to the 2020 U.S. Open at Winged Foot Golf Club.

    Everyone that enters the Qualifier will get:

    • Free USGA avatar (web)
    • Free USGA apparel items (mobile)
    • Free Lexus virtual golf ball
    • Free Lexus-branded Putter Pal
    • Chance to win a Grand Prize trip to the 2020 U.S. Open!

    Play Virtual U.S. Open Qualifier

    *Enter free and post your best score in this unlimited play tournament, see tournament rules for details and eligibility.

  • Don't miss this week's CC Event!

    02 May 2019

    Compete this week in CC Event #98 for a chance to win these gold dragon tees and flags for your country club.

    Play against other clubs now through Fri, 5/3 to win these and other in-game rewards, like Course Builder currency for the top 500 clubs to create custom courses.

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

    Play Now

    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 #98 runs 5/2-5/3 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 to play 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

    Not in a WGT Country Club yet? Learn more and join one (or start your own!) 

  • Celebrating 20 Years of Bandon Dunes

    02 May 2019

    Today (5/2) is the 20th anniversary of Bandon Dunes Golf Resort...and we're celebrating!

    Since not all of us could be there to celebrate in person, we're inviting you to join us in sending congratulations by playing in a special tournament going on now on WGT.

    Hosted on the beautiful and challenging course the tournament honors, play the Bandon Dunes 20th Anniversary Tournament through 5/14.

    Everyone that enters will receive a free Bandon Dunes virtual golf ball and one lucky sweepstakes winner chosen at random will win an exclusive commemorative anniversary coin – so exclusive that the only way you could get one otherwise is by attending the anniversary celebration yourself at Bandon Dunes.

    Additionally, the top 70 combined scores in each Pro-Tour Champion tier will split a 100,000 WGT Credit purse prize.

    Play Free Now

    *Special tournament runs 5/1/19-5/14/19, is free to enter and open to all WGT players. See rules for details and prize eligibility.

  • Celebrate National Golf Day today on WGT

    01 May 2019

    Join WGT and Topgolf in celebrating National Golf Day today with a special one-day tournament!

    Get a quick round of golf in with this 9-hole closest-to-the-hole tournament played on the Experience at Koele course, for a bonus Hawaiian getaway.

    10 players chosen at random will each receive a sleeve of the NEW yellow Titleist Pro V1x Vapor Balls, so be sure to play for your chance to win.

    The 2019 National Golf Day Tournament ends tonight, 5/1, so don't miss out! We'd also love to see you playing, so feel free to tag your screenshots, etc. with #NationalGolfDay and #Topgolf on social.

    Play Free

    If you're near a Topgolf, learn more here about how you can celebrate today in-venue!

    *Special one-day tournament runs 5/1/19 only, is free to enter and open to all WGT players. 

  • May 2019 Game Updates

    30 Apr 2019

    This month is full of new equipment and different tournaments to play, including the highly requested yellow Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x balls and the Virtual U.S. Open main event...

     

    Yellow Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x Vapor Balls

    Some of our most popular virtual golf balls are now available in bright yellow with matching vapor trail, for more visibility and style.

    All of the existing Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x Vapor Balls have yellow options for you to choose from, unlocking in the WGT Pro Shop at Level 0, Level 42, Level 59, Level 72 and Level 92.

    Shop Titleist Balls

    2019 Virtual U.S. Open Qualifier

    The main event of the 2019 Virtual U.S. Open kicks off 5/1 on Pebble Beach – with new hole locations!

    Compete now in the Virtual U.S. Open Qualifier tournament featuring 18 holes of unlimited stroke play on the same course as this year's U.S. Open Championship, and you can play as many times as you want to post your best score.

    One lucky sweepstakes winner, regardless of score, will win a Grand Prize trip to the 2020 U.S. Open at Winged Foot Golf Club. Additionally, the top 156 scores (plus ties) will advance to the Virtual U.S. Open Championship tournament, to compete for a second Grand Prize trip to the 2020 U.S. Open.

    As a special gift from the USGA everyone who enters the Qualifier will also receive a free USGA avatar or virtual apparel, a Lexus virtual golf ball and Lexus-branded Putter Pal.

    Open to all WGT players and free to enter, see rules for details and eligibility.

    Play Free May 1

     

    Cobra King F9 Driver

    More speed and more distance off the tee with the latest from Cobra.

    Get the new Cobra King F9 SPEEDBACK Driver, available now in the WGT Pro Shop unlocking at Level 5 and Level 63.

    Shop Cobra Drivers

     

    Cobra King F9 Iron Set

    This is a great choice for an affordable iron set, to add more distance and forgiveness to your shots.

    The Cobra King F9 SPEEDBACK Irons unlocking at Level 8 are great for beginning players that want to level up faster, and for higher level players at Level 65.

    Shop Cobra Irons

     

    Cobra King F9 SPEEDBACK 3 Wood

    Add more distance, speed and accuracy with this new King F9 SPEEDBACK 3 Wood.

    Great choice for players both starting to level up, unlocking at Level 7, and those well on their way, unlocking at Level 64.

    Shop Cobra Woods

     

    Cobra King F9 SPEEDBACK Hybrid

    Great addition to your virtual golf bag for more distance and speed, plus a slower WGT swing meter.

    Get the new Cobra King F9 SPEEDBACK 3 Hybrid available now in the WGT Pro Shop, unlocking at Level 7 and Level 64.

    Shop Cobra Hybrids

     

    SeeMore M7 Putter

    Try the new SeeMore M7 Putter for more forgiveness on your putts as you're leveling up.

    Featuring a classic blade design and meter increments of 15, 30, 60, 100 and 300 ft, this new putter is available now in the Pro Shop, unlocking at Level 22 and Level 30.

    Shop SeeMore Putters

     

    SeeMore M5HT Putter

    For higher level players, the SeeMore M5HT Putter is a great option to add more balance and forgiveness on the green.

    The Level 55 putter features meter increments of 15, 30, 60, 90, 150 and 300 ft, while the Level 86 putter features meter increments of 15, 30, 60, 100, 150 and 300 ft.

    Shop SeeMore Putters

     

    Special Tournaments Happening in May

    Stay tuned for some special tournaments coming very soon, including:

    • National Golf Day (May 1) -- 1-day tournament to celebrate National Golf Day 2019 on 5/1, don't miss it!
    • Virtual PGA Championship -- Compete in this month-long tournament on Bethpage Black, host of the 2019 PGA Championship
    • Bandon Dunes 20th Anniversary Tournament -- This 2-week tournament celebrates 20 years of Bandon Dunes, including the chance to win an exclusive commemorative anniversary coin (that you otherwise could only get by attending the anniversary celebration at Bandon Dunes!)
    • WGT Virtual Tour: Olympic Club Challenge -- The second tournament in the Apr-Jun Quarterly Season

    See in Tournaments, starting May 1

  • Free sleeve of Callaway balls today!

    25 Apr 2019

    Get 3 free Callaway HEX Chrome+ balls today when you buy 2,000 or more WGT Credits!

    These popular golf balls are great for overall game improvement, adding more distance and control to your shots. Plus, the platinum vapor trail makes all your shots easier to track through the air.

    Get Free Callaway Balls

    Use your WGT Credits to upgrade your virtual equipment and compete in paid games for prizes.

    Note, your free Callaway virtual golf balls will automatically be added to your inventory but not automatically equipped. To use them, just open your Equipment screen and equip them from your inventory.

    *Special offer for players that buy 2,000 or more WGT Credits now through 4/26/19 and get 3 free Callaway HEX Chrome+ Balls (Slow Meter) (L34+) virtual golf balls.

    Offer valid on one 2,000 or more WGT Credit purchase only.

  • Fill your baskets this week in CC Event #97

    18 Apr 2019

    Compete this week in CC Event #97 to win these goodie basket tees and flags.

    Play now through Fri, 4/19 with your club against other clubs to win these and other in-game rewards like Course Builder currency for the top 500 clubs to create custom courses.

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

    Play Now

    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 #97 runs 4/18-4/19 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 to play 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

    Not in a WGT Country Club yet? Learn more and join one (or start your own!) 

  • Free WGT rentals during the Masters

    12 Apr 2019

    Get free club rentals on WGT this now through Sunday during the Masters!

    While you're following the action at Augusta, try out virtual clubs on WGT like the new Callaway Apex 19 Irons, Odyssey Stroke Lab R-Ball S Putter, Callaway Epic Flash Driver, Titleist clubs, or any of our other popular virtual equipment you've had your eye on.

    Rent Free Clubs

    To rent clubs, just find the club you want in the Pro Shop, click the RENT or TRY ME button and it's yours free for 24 hours. You can rent as many clubs as you want for free during the promo, Fri-Sun 4/12/19-4/14/19.

  • The 2019 Virtual U.S. Open Continues This Month

    08 Apr 2019

    The Virtual U.S. Open continues with the Back 9 Challenge tournament, going on now!

    Compete on the back 9 holes of Pebble Beach, host of the 2019 U.S. Open, in this 9-shot closest-to-the-hole tournament on WGT for an early look at the championship course.

    Play as many times as you want to post your best score and for your chance to win a $500 USGAshop.com gift card. Both the top leaderboard score and a lucky sweepstakes winner chosen at random will get one!

    Play Back 9 Challenge

    *Tournament is free to enter and open to all WGT players, but only eligible countries can win prizes. See rules for details and eligibility.

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