WGT Golf News

  • Free TaylorMade TP5 balls this weekend

    27 Apr 2018

    Get 3 of the new TaylorMade TP5 balls free today when you buy 2,000 or more WGT Credits!

    The weekends are for golf, so don't miss this special offer to get some of the newest golf balls on WGT into your bag, free.

    These virtual golf balls from TaylorMade are a great addition to your virtual golf bag, adding more control, spin, distance and a slower swing meter to help lower your scores.

    Get Free TaylorMade Balls  

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

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

    *Special offer for players that buy 2,000 or more WGT Credits today through tomorrow (4/27/18-4/28/18) on WGT, get 3 TaylorMade TP5 virtual golf balls (L47+).

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

  • Get free Titleist today!

    26 Apr 2018

    We're so excited to announce that Titleist is available NOW in the WGT Pro Shop!

    We've heard from so many of you that you'd love to be able to play with Titleist for a number of reasons... So your virtual golf bag can match your real world golf bag, so you can try Titleist gear before you take it out on the real course, because you love the brand, etc.

    Players at ALL levels have a Titleist virtual golf ball to choose from in the Pro Shop to improve their game, adding distance, control, spin and a slower WGT swing meter.

    To celebrate, we're giving you a free Titleist ball just for logging in any time between now and Sun, 4/29 so you can try it for yourself.

    Get Free Titleist Ball

    Note: The ball won't be auto-equipped, so be sure to equip it in your inventory!

    *Special offer available to WGT players, log in 4/26/18-4/29/18 and receive one new Titleist Pro V1x Vapor Ball (L0+). 

  • May 2018 Game Updates

    25 Apr 2018

    "Excited" is an understatement to describe us, announcing what's new today...

    Introducing Titleist, for the first time ever on WGT! We've added new virtual Pro V1 and Pro V1x balls to the Pro Shop for you to upgrade your game, as well as new golf balls from TaylorMade – all available now.

    NEW

    Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x Balls


    One of the most-requested golf brands from players is now available in the WGT Pro Shop – with an option for any level player!

    This classic name in golf is a top performer, improving your game overall with options to add more distance, control, spin and a slower WGT swing meter. Plus, if you're into vapor trails you have those options too, to help make all your shots easier to track.

    These high-performance golf balls are available for top WGT players, but we've also included a Pro V1x Vapor option that's unlocked for all players immediately:

    See All Titleist in the Pro Shop


    TaylorMade TP5 and TP5x Balls

    Get the new TP5 and TP5x virtual golf balls from TaylorMade for more control and a slower swing meter. Great for mid-high level players.

    New options available in the WGT Pro Shop now:

    See All TaylorMade Balls in the Pro Shop

     

    Virtual U.S. Open Qualifier – Starting May 1


    Coming soon... Play the main event of the 2018 Virtual U.S. Open, the Qualifier tournament featuring 18 holes of unlimited stroke play on the new 10th anniversary course.

    This special course was created to celebrate 10 years of the Virtual U.S. Open on WGT and features two holes from the previous nine U.S. Open Championship host courses.

    Two players will each win a grand prize trip to the 2019 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, one lucky sweepstakes winner (regardless of their score) and the top leaderboard score.

    In the meantime, the Virtual U.S. Open Back 9 Challenge is open now for a preview of the back 9 holes of the new course in a closest-to-the-hole tournament. Be sure to enter and play now!

    FIXES AND IMPROVEMENTS

    • Set of the Week Scores - Fixed an issue that caused Set of the Week Clash events to count toward your averages
    • Reset Password - Fixed an issue where some players received an incorrect error message when trying to reset their password
    • Renting Callaway Fusion Driver - The Level 50+ Callaway Fusion Driver is now available to rent in the Pro Shop
  • We have lift off

    19 Apr 2018

    Compete now through Fri, 4/20 with your country club for your chance to win these Rocket Ship tee markers and flags. 

    Take off to the moon and back with these tee and flag prizes, plus 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 #71 runs 4/19-4/20 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 this weekend

    07 Apr 2018

    Get free virtual club rentals on WGT this Saturday and Sunday during the Masters.

    While you're following the action at Augusta, try out virtual equipment on WGT like the Callaway Great Big Bertha Epic Driver, all the new Cobra F8 and F8+ clubs, SeeMore Putters, Ben Hogan Irons, or any of our other popular virtual clubs you've been dying to get your hands 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, Sat-Sun 4/7/18-4/8/18.

  • These flowers are just for you!

    05 Apr 2018

    Compete now through Fri, 4/6 with your club for your chance to win these Sunflower tee markers and flags.

    Brighten up your day and your game with these tee and flag prizes, plus 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 #70 runs 4/5-4/6 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!) 

  • The 2018 Virtual U.S. Open continues this month

    02 Apr 2018

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

    This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Virtual U.S. Open on WGT so we've created a new course made up of the best holes from the past nine U.S. Open Championships.

    You can get a preview of the back 9 holes of this new course in the Back 9 Challenge, a quick 9-hole closest-to-the-hole tournament.

    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

    You also still have time to compete in the Front 9 Challenge for a preview of the front 9 holes, open now through 4/30.

    Play Front 9 Challenge

    *Open to all WGT players, but only eligible countries can win prizes. See rules for details and eligibility.

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