WGT Golf News

WGT and Golf Channel are hosting the 2014 WGT Virtual Tour, the largest online golf season in history.

The first round of the January event, the IOA Open on Pebble Beach, closes on 1/24 so be sure to post your best score so you can compete in the second round that runs from 1/25 to 1/31.

The top scores in each WGT tier will earn WGT Credits from a record purse of over 200,000 Credits, that accumulate all year, qualifying players for the year-end championship and additional prizes.

Play Virtual Tour

 Golf Channel is covering all the action from the WGT Virtual Tour. Read the latest weekly updates and see WGT player video highlights online, and be sure to watch Golf Channel this week to see top player usernames and scores streaming live on TV!

As part of the news coverage on the Golf Channel, WGT Virtual Tour scores started appearing today on TV in the Golf Channel score ticker. Top WGT players now get to see their names and scores live on TV!

Players have until 1/24 to post a Round 1 score, but the early lead in the Tour Legend tier belongs to dancamsam, with a total of 25.63. Swedish player ujjbnjk sits in second with a total of 29.18, while Spain's TREMUX rounds out the top three at 30.93.

Read full coverage on Golf Channel

Play in the IOA Open on WGT

Play in Elk's Big Show tournament on WGT for a chance to caddy for 10-time PGA Tour Champion, Steve Elkington at a 2014 Champions Tour Pro-Am event.

Professional golfer and WGT player, Steve Elkington, is excited to present this free, unlimited, stroke play tournament on historic St Andrews.

The top leaderboard score, plus one lucky sweepstakes winner will each win a trip to a Champions Tour event and the chance to carry Elk's bag.

Play Elk's Big Show

Don't miss this exciting tournament, enter today and compete for a chance to win the opportunity of a lifetime. Note that anyone can play, but only residents of qualifying countries and states are eligible to win the prize. See tournament rules for details.

Pristine fairways lining the Pacific Ocean. Finely manicured greens overlooking the scenic Monterey Peninsula. What better place to begin a new season of golf than at Pebble Beach?

With the WGT Virtual Tour, you can do just that. Play is now officially open for the 2014 IOA Open at Pebble Beach, a virtual tournament where players of all skill levels can take a crack at arguably the most scenic golf course in America.

Read full coverage on Golf Channel

Play the IOA Open on WGT

We asked you to tell us what your favorite new WGT features were in 2013 and the votes are in.

After thousands of responses by WGT players, here are your 2013 favorites, by category...

Favorite new WGT Golf Course: Merion Golf Club

• Runner-up: Best of Par 5

Favorite new WGT Golf Club: TaylorMade R1

• Runner-up: MAX Meter and Distance clubs

Favorite new WGT Golf Ball: Nike RZN balls

• Runner-up: Callaway HEX Chrome balls

Favorite new WGT Tournament: Virtual U.S. Open

• Runner-up: Leadbetter Challenge

Favorite new WGT Feature: Free Club Rentals

• Runner-up: WGT Golf Mobile for iPad and iPhone

Favorite new WGT Video: WGT Virtual U.S. Open Highlights

• Runner-up: WGT Hole-In-One Winners

Thanks to everyone that voted and cheers to what we hope will be a great 2014!

Tell us what your favorites were this year. Vote on your favorite WGT golf courses, virtual golf clubs, virtual golf balls, online tournaments, game features and new videos from 2013. Every week we'll launch a new category and collect your votes. Then we'll announce the winners and do more of what you liked best in 2014.

Vote for your favorite new WGT video in 2013...

Vote Here

Nominees - New Golf Videos

WGT Game Trailer TV Commercial

Elkington Incredible Chip Shot at WGT

WGT Virtual U.S. Open Highlights

WGT Hole-In-One Winners

The 2014 WGT Virtual Tour is off to a big start with over 50,000 WGT players already competing in the first week of the IOA Open on Pebble Beach.

This closest-to-the-hole tournament on WGT features nine challenging shots at Pebble Beach, including the intimidating second shot over the cliff on the 6th hole, the unforgettable tee shot to the 7th green and the historic second shot on the 18th. Test your skills today on the ocean-lined fairways, perfectly manicured greens and iconic layout of Pebble Beach.

Don't forget to post your first round by 1/24 and second round by 1/31. The Top 70 combined scores in each WGT Tier (Pro, Tour Pro, Master, Tour Master, Legend and Tour Legend) will split a purse of over 200,000 WGT Credits, which also accumulate toward the overall standings of the 2014 WGT Virtual Tour. Note that Hacks and Amateurs can play too but not for WGT Credits until they reach the Pro tier.

Play Virtual Tour

Tell us what your favorites were this year. Vote on your favorite WGT golf courses, virtual golf clubs, virtual golf balls, online tournaments and game features from 2013. Every week we'll launch a new category and collect your votes. Then we'll announce the winners and do more of what you liked best in 2014.

Vote for your favorite new WGT feature in 2013...

Vote Here

Nominees - New Golf Features

Expanded Tournaments (10 more US states and 5 more countries)

Free Rental Weekends

Game Sounds

Gimme Putts

Golf Bags and Golf Bags Plus

Hole-in-One Challenges

Mulligans

Shot Pal joins Putter Pal

WGT Golf Mobile for iPad and iPhone

WGT Swing Meters (original, vertical and 3-click)

Escape the cold by playing the newest WGT golf course, featuring beautiful Hawaiian island views of Lanai.

The Experience at Koele is located on the island of Lanai. The nine closest-to-the-hole shots will test your golf skills, as you soak in the virtual Hawaiian sun.

Play Koele on WGT

Golf is more fun with friends and it's easy to add friends on WGT. Just log in and visit our new Friends page.

You can email friends who don't play WGT, and when they join WGT, we'll give you both a free Callaway HEX Chrome virtual golf ball with a slower swing meter.

You can also access your email address book to quickly see which friends are already playing WGT, and then invite them to be your friend in the game so you can play golf with them.

Invite Your Friends