WGT Golf News

  • Play New Merion Holes

    13 Sep 2013

    We've added a new set of hole locations on Merion to give you exciting new shots and challenges on the 2013 U.S. Open course.

    Play the new course now in the special Merion New Holes Challenge tournament, running during the month of September.

    Play New Merion Holes

    *This special tournament is free to enter, runs thru 9/30/13 and is open to WGT players in all countries.

  • WGT Multi-Player Game Tips

    12 Sep 2013

    One of the fun parts of WGT is playing golf with other players from all over the world. Here are some quick tips for all the different multi-player games you can play.

    You can join a multi-player game, or create your own, by selecting your choice from the MULTIPLAYER option along the bottom of the Main Menu on WGT...

    • JOIN - Joining a game is the fastest way to play a round with other players, just select the course or game type you want to play and we'll find a group that needs a player.
    • CREATE - Select this option if you want to create your own game with friends or other WGT players. You'll be able to choose the course, game type, etc. for the game before you invite other players to join.
    • COMPLETION PERCENTAGE - When you are in a multi-player game lobby, where you can see all the participating players, you'll notice either a green, yellow or red check mark next to each username. This represents their multi-player game "completion percentage" to help you decide whether you want to play with that player or not. A green check mark means they have an "excellent" completion reputation playing multi-player games, yellow means they have a "good" percentage, etc. so there's a lower risk of having that player disconnect or leave the game early.

    GROUPS - Round up three other players to create a virtual golf foursome and play closest-to-the-hole or stroke play games. You can invite other players to join you by selecting from your friends list, entering a username manually, inviting a random player that wants to play the game, or inviting anyone that is looking to join a game.

    MATCH PLAY - Compete head-to-head against another player, the player that wins the most holes wins the game. With match play scoring, you'll be "1-up" or "1-down," and when the game is tied, the scores will appear as "AS" (All Square). Watch the WGT tutorial video and read more about Match Play games.

    SKINS - Skins games are multi-player games for 2-4 players where you win by getting the most "skins" (or individual holes) in the game. You win each "skin" (hole) by scoring the lowest. These games can be played in Practice Mode, or play to earn WGT Credits. Read more about Skins games.

    ALT SHOT – Alternate Shot games are where two-person teams take turns hitting each shot until the hole is finished. If you hit the first drive on a hole, then your partner will hit the next shot from where your ball landed, then you will take the next turn from where their ball landed, continuing until the hole is finished. Read more about Alt Shot here.

    BLITZ - Blitz games are fast-paced multi-player games for 2-4 players, where you take 9 shots on any of our closest-to-the-hole golf courses. The goal is to score the highest by getting your ball as close to each hole as possible, but scoring also incorporates additional factors like streaks, bonuses and multipliers. Read more about Blitz games.

    For more game tips from the WGT community, be sure to visit the Forum.

  • MAX Meter Clubs for Top Players

    10 Sep 2013

    Get the newest MAX Meter clubs with a slower WGT swing meter, designed for top WGT players.

    This new virtual club set features a slower swing meter plus more distance and performance to help you compete at top levels of the game.

    See MAX Meter Clubs

    MAX Meter clubs include virtual driver, woods and irons, and start unlocking at Level 91.

  • New Merion Hole Locations

    06 Sep 2013

    We've added a new set of hole locations on Merion to give you exciting new shots and challenges on the 2013 U.S. Open course.

    Play the new course now in the special Merion New Holes Challenge tournament, running during the month of September.

    Play New Merion Holes

    *This special tournament is free to enter, runs thru 9/30/13 and is open to WGT players in all countries.

  • Leadbetter on Virtual Golf Course Management

    05 Sep 2013

    (Editor’s Note: David Leadbetter is one of the top instructors in the world of golf, and the new virtual golf instructor on WGT, providing his personalized tips exclusively for WGT players about real world and virtual golf.)

    Course Management is an often overlooked but critical aspect of golf. The key here is to think strategically and put yourself in positions where it is easy for you to score well. This is one area where I've discovered that virtual golf and real golf have a lot in common, so I'm excited to hear what WGT players think when it comes to virtual course management.

    We work with thousands of professional and amateur golfers at The Leadbetter Golf Academies, and the best way we've come up with for course management is to think about each hole backwards before you hit your tee shot. Break each hole down into your ideal putt, your ideal approach shot, and your ideal tee shot.

    One of my favorite parts of WGT is how easily you can use the Mini Map and the Zoom feature to check out the hole...wish we had that feature out on the real course.

    Your Ideal Putt – What's the break of the green near the hole?

    • Flat – if the green is relatively flat, play the approach shot you're most comfortable with
    • Uphill – this is the ideal position that leads to the most birdies, but leaving an uphill putt may require hitting less club into the green
    • Sidehill – play the break into the green that will leave an uphill putt
    • Downhill – this putt is the most difficult and can lead to three-putts

    Your Ideal Approach - Where is the hole located on the green?

    • Left Hole – play from right of fairway
    • Right Hole – play from left of fairway
    • Front Hole – play shorter, higher shot with more spin
    • Back Hole – play longer, lower shot with less spin

    Your Ideal Tee Shot – What's the best tee shot given your ideal approach and ideal putt?

    • Par 3 – work back from your ideal putt
    • Par 4 – work back from your ideal approach, using more or less club from the tee as needed
    • Par 5 – depending on the hole distance and layout, taking three safe shots to the green will most likely give you a greater chance of making a birdie

    David Leadbetter and Suzann Pettersen

    One of the professional golfers I've been fortunate to work with since 2007 is Suzann Pettersen, an amazingly talented player with incredible distance. While we obviously work on all facets of Suzann's swing and game, it's probably her focus on course management that's helping her contend and win tournaments. There's a time to use your distance, and also times to put yourself in the best position to score well. Finding that balance is the key to course management.

    Please try this tip in your next virtual (or real) round of golf and let me know how it works. I am confident it will lower your score. But I would love to know what other ideas you have related to course management and strategy.

    Best, David

  • New Mulligan Option on WGT

    04 Sep 2013

    Wow...WGT players took over 100,000 virtual Mulligans last week!

    A Mulligan allows you to retake any golf shot in the game, so you can practice and perfect those especially challenging ones, or redo a shot you don't like.

    The free Mulligan feature is currently available in practice rounds for single-player stroke play games only, so Mulligans don't impact any of your ranked stats. Note that Mulligans do count as an extra hit on the virtual golf ball that you're using.

    Play Practice Round

  • New TaylorMade SLDR Driver

    29 Aug 2013

    Get the new SLDR Driver from TaylorMade, featuring more more control and distance, now available on WGT.

    The SLDR Driver is ideal for players who like to control shots by swinging a little early or late on the WGT Swing Meter, as those shots have more distance with the SLDR Driver than other drivers.

    New virtual SLDR Driver unlocks at Level 28 and Level 89 for top players on WGT.

  • New Merion Holes, Mulligans and more

    28 Aug 2013

    More player-requested features on World Golf Tour, including all new hole locations on Merion, new practice Mulligans, and the latest virtual equipment from TaylorMade and MAX Meter for top players. Did we mention Pebble Beach?

     

    New Merion Hole Locations

    We've added a new set of hole locations on Merion Golf Club, site of the 2013 U.S. Open. Replay Merion for exciting new shots and challenges in the special Merion New Holes Challenge tournament going on now.

     

    New Mulligans

    Practice more golf shots with the new Mulligan feature. A Mulligan allows you to retake any shot, is available in single-player practice games only, and doesn't impact your stats. Mulligans are free but count as an extra hit on the ball you're using.

     

    TaylorMade SLDR Driver

    Get more forgiveness and distance with the new SLDR driver from TaylorMade. Great for players who like to control shots with early or late swings. Unlocks at Level 28 and Level 89.

     

    MAX Meter High-Level Clubs

    Get a slower WGT swing meter, plus more distance and more performance with the new MAX Meter clubs, including driver, woods and irons. This top virtual club set starts unlocking for players at Level 91.

     

    Featured Course - Pebble Beach

    Play America's top-rated golf course, and the site of the First Tee Open in September on the Champions Tour. Look for this quick closest-to-the-hole tournament with double WGT Credit prizes by tier, on a little slice of heaven.

  • Leadbetter on Virtual Golf Course Management

    27 Aug 2013

    (Editor’s Note: David Leadbetter is one of the top instructors in the world of golf, and the new virtual golf instructor on WGT, providing his personalized tips exclusively for WGT players about real world and virtual golf.)

    Course Management is an often overlooked but critical aspect of golf. The key here is to think strategically and put yourself in positions where it is easy for you to score well. This is one area where I've discovered that virtual golf and real golf have a lot in common, so I'm excited to hear what WGT players think when it comes to virtual course management.

    We work with thousands of professional and amateur golfers at The Leadbetter Golf Academies, and the best way we've come up with for course management is to think about each hole backwards before you hit your tee shot. Break each hole down into your ideal putt, your ideal approach shot, and your ideal tee shot.

    One of my favorite parts of WGT is how easily you can use the Mini Map and the Zoom feature to check out the hole...wish we had that feature out on the real course.

    Your Ideal Putt – What's the break of the green near the hole?

    • Flat – if the green is relatively flat, play the approach shot you're most comfortable with
    • Uphill – this is the ideal position that leads to the most birdies, but leaving an uphill putt may require hitting less club into the green
    • Sidehill – play the break into the green that will leave an uphill putt
    • Downhill – this putt is the most difficult and can lead to three-putts

    Your Ideal Approach - Where is the hole located on the green?

    • Left Hole – play from right of fairway
    • Right Hole – play from left of fairway
    • Front Hole – play shorter, higher shot with more spin
    • Back Hole – play longer, lower shot with less spin

    Your Ideal Tee Shot – What's the best tee shot given your ideal approach and ideal putt?

    • Par 3 – work back from your ideal putt
    • Par 4 – work back from your ideal approach, using more or less club from the tee as needed
    • Par 5 – depending on the hole distance and layout, taking three safe shots to the green will most likely give you a greater chance of making a birdie

    David Leadbetter and Suzann Pettersen

    One of the professional golfers I've been fortunate to work with since 2007 is Suzann Pettersen, an amazingly talented player with incredible distance. While we obviously work on all facets of Suzann's swing and game, it's probably her focus on course management that's helping her contend and win tournaments. There's a time to use your distance, and also times to put yourself in the best position to score well. Finding that balance is the key to course management.

    Please try this tip in your next virtual (or real) round of golf and let me know how it works. I am confident it will lower your score. But I would love to know what other ideas you have related to course management and strategy.

    Best, David

  • Play Celtic Manor during Wales Open

    27 Aug 2013

    Play the Celtic Manor Championship tournament on WGT this week while you watch the Wales Open on the European Tour.

    Compete against players in your same WGT tier to earn double WGT Credits in this free, closest-to-the-hole tournament.

    Play Free Tournament

    The Twenty Ten course at Celtic Manor is the site of this year's Wales Open tournament, and the site of the 2010 Ryder Cup.

    *Special tournament runs now thru 9/15/13, is free to enter and open to WGT players in all countries.

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