WGT Golf News

  • August 2019 Game Updates

    30 Jul 2019

    See what's new today on WGT, including yellow Titleist balls with enhanced vapor trails, a number of new clubs and virtual golf balls...

     

    Titleist Super Vapor Balls – Now in Yellow!

    The Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x balls, some of the game's most popular options, are now available in yellow with an enhanced super vapor trail for players at every level.

    Improve your overall game with more distance, spin and precision. Plus, the super vapor trail will help you better track every shot.

    These high-performance virtual golf balls are available for all WGT players in the Pro Shop: 

    Titleist Pro V1x Super Vapor Balls unlock at Level 0, Level 73 and Level 89

    Titleist Pro V1 Super Vapor Balls unlock at Level 43 and Level 60

    See All Titleist Balls

     

    Scotty Cameron Phantom X Putter

    This new high-level putter from Scotty Cameron is a great option for experienced players, providing better alignment and forgiveness. 

    It's available now in the Pro Shop to help you lower your scores: 

    • Level 70, with meter increments of 15, 30, 60, 100, 150, and 300 ft
    • Level 98 (M1), with meter increments of 15, 30, 60, 100, 150, and 300 ft
    • Level 98 (M2), with meter increments of 10, 20, 50, 100, 150, and 300 ft

    See All Scotty Cameron Putters

     

    Titleist TS2 Woods

    The Titleist TS2 Fairway Wood is available now for players at all levels, adding more distance and control to your virtual golf bag. 

    This elite performance is usually only available for high level players, but is unlocked now for anyone in the Pro Shop at Level 0.

    See All Titleist Woods

     

    Titleist Vokey SM7 Wedge

    Available in four lofts, the Titleist Vokey SM7 Wedges add more precise distance, spin and control to your short game. 

    Pick the loft(s) that best fit your game, available in the Pro Shop at the following levels: 

    • 52° wedge: Level 26 and Level 74 
    • 56° wedge: Level 27 and Level 76
    • 60° wedge: Level 29 and Level 78
    • 64° wedge: Level 31 and Level 80

    See All Titleist Wedges

     

    TaylorMade Milled Grind Wedge

    Available in six different lofts, the TaylorMade Milled Grind Wedges add more precision and consistency to your short game. 

    Select the loft(s) that fits your style, available in the Pro Shop at multiple levels for WGT players leveling up as well as higher level players:

    • Level 14 – 54° and 60°
    • Level 38 – 52°, 54° and 56°
    • Level 39 – 58°, 60° and 64°
    • Level 86 – 56°
    • Level 87 – 60° and 64° 

    See All TaylorMade Wedges

     

    Callaway PM Grind 19 Wedge

    These new wedges from Callaway offer increased precision and trajectory control, with options at multiple lofts. 

    Upgrade your wedges today, unlocking in the Pro Shop at the following levels:

    • 52° wedge: Level 43, Level 66 and Level 94
    • 56° wedge: Level 44, Level 67 and Level 95
    • 60° wedge: Level 45, Level 68 and Level 96

    See All Callaway Wedges

     

    Callaway ERC Soft Balls

    The new virtual golf balls from Callaway offer improvements in distance, control and a slower swing meter to increase accuracy. 

    Plus, the new Triple Track technology adds a unique visual effect.

    These premium golf balls start unlocking at Level 1 in the Pro Shop, available in regular, slow meter and vapor options.

    Callaway ERC Soft Balls (Slow Meter) unlocks at: 

    Callaway ERC Soft Vapor Balls (Slow Meter) unlocks at: 

    Callaway ERC Soft Balls unlocks at: 

    Callaway ERC Soft Vapor Balls unlocks at: 

    See All Callaway Balls

     

    Callaway Chrome Soft X Triple Track Balls

    Another new addition from Callaway offers high performance with even more control, featuring Triple Track technology for a unique visual effect. 

    These virtual golf balls are available now in the Pro Shop for players at various levels in the game, with both regular and vapor options: 

    Callaway Chrome Soft X Triple Track Balls unlock at: 

    Callaway Chrome Soft X Triple Track Vapor Balls unlock at: 

    See All Callaway Balls

     

    Volvik VIVID Balls

    The world’s first matte finish golf ball is available in bright new colors: green, pink, purple, red and yellow. 

    Add some color to your bag with these colorful (and did we mention bright?) options, available now in the WGT Pro Shop: 

    Volvik VIVID Balls unlock at: 

    Volvik VIVID Vapor Balls unlock at: 

    See All Volvik Balls

     

    Rainbow Ball Effect

    Speaking of bright, add a little more color to your game with the new rainbow ball effect.

    This new ball effect adds a multi-colored vapor trail and a sparkling sound to whichever virtual golf ball you have equipped. No need to buy a special golf ball, just turn on the new effect using the magic wand icon during a game. 

    Available now for all levels in the Pro Shop.

     

    WGT Virtual Tour: Kiawah Challenge

    Starting 8/1, compete in the August Virtual Tour tournament on Kiawah. 

    This is the second tournament of the Jul-Sep Quarterly Season, with a total purse prize of 125,000 WGT Credits. 

    Post your best score by 8/26 to move on to the single-play second round (8/27-8/31). 

    The top 70 combined scores in each Pro-Tour Champion tier will split the total purse prize. The winning players by tier in each monthly tournament will also display a “reigning champion” icon next to their player name through the following month. 

    See Full Virtual Tour Schedule

     

    The Virtual U.S. Amateur is Back!

    We’re excited to announce the second annual Virtual U.S. Amateur this month on Pinehurst No. 2, in collaboration with the USGA, and it’s bigger and better.

    The Qualifier tournament kicks off 8/1, with players competing in the unlimited stroke play tournament to post their best scores by 8/18 – the same day the real U.S. Amateur tournament concludes. 

    The top 64 scores from the Qualifier will move on to a head-to-head Bracket tournament, with the final four players (the winner of each bracket) winning a trip to Topgolf Las Vegas to compete in a live final round. 

    In case you missed the action from last year at Topgolf Atlanta, you can catch up here.

    The final round of semifinal and championship matches in Las Vegas will be played live and streamed so the community can follow along and cheer on their favorites as they compete for new, exclusive prizes and the title of 2019 Virtual U.S. Amateur Champion.

  • Free Sleeve of MAX Platinum Balls Today

    25 Jul 2019

    Get 3 free MAX Platinum Vapor balls today when you buy 2,000 or more WGT credits!

    These premium golf balls are excellent for overall improvement, adding more distance and control to your shots.

    Plus, the platinum vapor trail helps you track your ball through the air.

    Get Free MAX Platinum Balls

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

    Note, the free MAX 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 MAX Platinum balls from your inventory.

    *Special offer for players that buy 2,000 or more WGT Credits now through 7/26/19 and get 3 free MAX Platinum Vapor virtual golf balls (L0+).

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

  • This week's CC Event is going on now!

    25 Jul 2019

    Compete this week in CC Event #104 for a chance to win these vinyl record tee markers and flags.

    Play now through Fri, 7/26 for a chance to win these for your club, 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.

    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 #104 runs 7/25-7/26 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

    20 Jul 2019

    Celebrate The Open with free WGT rentals now through Sunday!

    While you watch the action unfold at Royal Portrush, try out any WGT club like the Titleist TS2 and TS3 drivers, PING Sigma 2 Fetch putter, the new PING iron sets, or any other virtual clubs you've been thinking about.

    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 7/20/19-7/21/19.

  • Out of This World Flash Sale

    20 Jul 2019

    Today only, Hacks and Amateurs can get MAX Slow Meter balls for more than 30% off!

    We're celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with a flash sale on our very own moon rocks MAX Slow Meter balls. 

    Don't miss this limited time flash sale -- just log on to WGT and head to the Pro Shop to find these virtual golf balls, designed to help you improve your game and level up with a slow WGT swing meter and increased accuracy.

    Normally 450 WGT Credits, MAX Slow Meter balls are available now for just under 300 credits today.

    Shop the Flash Sale Now

    *This special offer applies to Hack and Amateur tier players and is available on 7/20/19 only, on both WGT.com and WGT Golf Mobile.

  • 2X hole-in-one payouts this weekend

    18 Jul 2019

    To celebrate The Open this weekend, we've doubled the payouts for hole-in-one challenges on St Andrews and Royal St. George's.

    Try to make a hole-in-one or land the ball within 5 feet of the hole and you’ll win twice the usual amount of WGT Credits.

    Play stroke play games on St Andrews or Royal St. George's and you'll have the option to take a hole-in-one challenge on all par 3 holes.

    Play Today

    *Promotion runs 7/18/19-7/21/19, get double payouts for hole-in-one challenges on St Andrews and Royal St. George's courses only.

  • Andivo is your 2019 Virtual U.S. Open Champion!

    17 Jul 2019

    Congratulations to this year's Virtual U.S. Open Champion... Andivo!

    A total final score of 223 put Tour Champion Andivo (Italy) at the top of the leaderboard, winning the tiebreaker over kelsp (India) and finishing one shot ahead of 3rd place Naturali (USA) and sinisavrc1 (Austria).

    This is Andivo's first Virtual U.S. Open championship, dethroning last year's champion, JoeMaverick, who had been our back-to-back winner (2017, 2018). While Andivo is ineligible to claim the grand prize trip due to country restrictions, he's receiving a coveted gold Max CC Putter to celebrate his achievement!

    Congratulations to all the Virtual U.S. Open tournament leaderboard winners...

    • Virtual U.S. Open Championship Winner: Andivo (Italy) – Victoriae CC
    • Virtual U.S. Open Front 9 Challenge Winner: Alepat80 (Italy) – Victoriae CC
    • Virtual U.S. Open Back 9 Challenge Winner: spozz1 (USA) - Carolina Sandhills 

    Full Virtual U.S. Open Championship Leaderboard

    Eligible leaderboard and sweepstakes winners win a $500 USGAshop.com gift card prize to spend on official USGA merchandise, plus a lucky sweepstakes winner for the Virtual U.S. Open Qualifier tournament will also win a grand prize trip to next year's U.S. Open.

    We're still confirming some of our sweepstakes winners, but will announce them all soon. Stay tuned!

  • The end of winter in July

    11 Jul 2019

    Compete now in CC Event #103 for a chance to win these snowflake tee markers and flags, marking the end of the "Christmas in July" event.

    That special event is regularly hosted by WGT community members, as a way to spread good cheer and help out other players.

    Play now through Fri, 7/12 for a chance to win these for your club, 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.

    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 #103 runs 7/11-7/12 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!) 

  • Compete in the St Andrews Classic this month

    10 Jul 2019

    Play the St Andrews Classic in July, as part of the 2019 WGT Virtual Tour.

    This is the first tournament of the Jul-Sep Quarterly Season, with a total purse of 125,000 WGT Credits. 

    Post a score in the unlimited play first round (7/1-7/26) followed by a single-play second round (7/27-7/31), with the top 70 combined scores in each Pro-Tour Champion tier splitting the total purse prize. 

    Play Free Now

    Plus, the winning players in each Pro-Tour Champion tier of each monthly tournament will display a "reigning champion" icon next to their player name through the following month.

    *Open to all WGT players, see rules for details.

  • Get 50% More XP Today

    05 Jul 2019

    Get ready for the holiday weekend with even more XP!

    Today through the end of the weekend, you'll earn 50% more XP (experience points) when you play WGT to help you level up faster, unlocking new equipment and features.

    Get 50% More XP

    *Promo runs 7/5/19-7/7/19, earn 50% more XP when you play WGT.

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