WGT Golf News

Check out our newest video tutorial on how to start a multiplayer game. Learn how to create your own game and invite people to play, and how to make yourself available for a multiplayer game.

WGT players have completed 1 million rounds as of today, less than one month after the Beta went live! We have more exciting features, prizes and tournaments coming, so keep honing your skills and thanks for helping WGT reach this important milestone.

Ready for the next level of competition? We've enabled the Amateur tier at WGT! The top players in the community have been moved automatically to the new tier, where they will be playing from a new teebox. They will compete against other Amateur players in tournaments, and qualify for bigger purses and better prizes. As the WGT golfing community increases in size and ability we will continue to add higher tiers.

All players are elgible to qualify for the Amateur tier, so keep on playing!

(Please note that per our Terms & Conditions, each player may use only one account.)

There are only two days left to compete in The Jerry Lewis Open, so this is your last chance to win some amazing prizes:

• 5-night golf trip for two at the beautiful Kiawah Island Golf Resort
• 2-night golf getaway at the luxurious Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa in Tucson, Arizona
• New set of TaylorMade R7 golf clubs
• 5-day trip for two to Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino with 4 rounds of golf at The Bali Hai Golf Club

Your entry helps fight muscular dystrophy and gives you the chance to win these great prizes, but you can't win if you don't play! PLAY NOW

Check out our newest game tutorial on how to aim your shot, for those of you who are unfamiliar with our target tool:

Check out our newest game tutorial on how to hit the ball, for those of you who are unfamiliar with our swing meter:

Heads-up that WGT will be down again for routine maintenance on October 24, from 12:00 - 1:00 AM PDT. During this time you will not be able to access the site or play the game. Thanks for your patience, and we'll see you back on the links soon!

Heads-up that WGT will be down for routine maintenance on October 23, from 12:00 - 1:00 AM PDT. During this time you will not be able to access the site or play the game. Thanks for your patience, and we'll see you back on the links soon!

Some of you have expressed confusion as to when you can play a tournament many times, and when you can play only once. We're working on updating graphics and descriptions to make it more clear, so look for the changes in the coming days.

Single Play Tournaments - One Chance to Play

All Stroke Play tournaments are single play tournaments, which means you can play only once. This is true whether the tournament is Leaderboard- or Sweepstakes-based. If you close your game client in the middle of a game, or choose "SAVE", you will be asked to resume or forfeit the next time you open the game client. You must choose "RESUME" if you want to post a score. If you choose "FORFEIT", you will not post a score, nor will you be allowed to play again. Please note that choosing "END ROUND" automatically forfeits your entry and you will not be able to play the stroke play tournament again.

Unlimited Play Tournaments - Play Many Times

All Skill Challenge tournaments are unlimited play tournaments, which means you can play as many times as you like during the tournament period. This is true whether the tournament is Leaderboard- or Sweepstakes-based.

Alex

Now that you've had a chance to sample the WGT Beta, here are some tips for getting the most out of your experience. Your profile is where the community discovers you, a place to share your accomplishments, and a way to meet new virtual golf buddies. Below are some tips on spicing up your profile:

Add Friends

Adding friends is easy. Go to the profile page of the player you'd like to add, then click the ADD AS FRIEND button to the right of the avatar. After your friend confirms, you will see a green circle next to their name in the Friends module whenever they are online and available for a multiplayer game!

Collect Awards

Who doesn't love a mantle full of trophies? The more you play, the better you get, and the more awards you'll win. Click here to see a chart of the awards that are available.

Post Your Replays

Sometimes saving a replay is the only way your friends will believe that you made a 41 ft putt. To do this, click on VIEW REPLAY in the lower left-hand corner of the game client while your drive or approach shot is in motion (on the scorecard if you've just finished a hole). Then click SAVE and name your replay. You can even send replays to your friend's email address, by clicking SHARE.

Share Your Thoughts

The blog is a great way to share an interesting picture or video, make announcements, or jot down your thoughts. Simply click on NEW BLOG POST and type away. Your friends will be notified when you make a blog post.

Make a Virtual Tee Time

Don't see your friends online? Go to their profile page and post a Wall message to suggest a virtual tee time. The Wall is also the place to brag to your friends, or just to say hi. Simply click on NEW WALL POST, and leave a message!

:: Voilà—A Fabulous Profile Page! ::

Best,
Alex