WGT Golf News

  • Free Callaway ERC Soft Balls Today

    29 Aug 2019

    Get 3 free Callaway ERC Soft Balls today when you buy 2,000 or more WGT credits!

    These are some of the newest virtual golf balls in the game, and are great upgrades for more distance and control, featuring Callaway's Triple Track technology for improved alignment.

    Get Free Callaway Balls

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

    Just buy 2,000 or more WGT credits 8/29/19-8/30/19, and get 3 free Callaway ERC Soft Balls (Slow Meter) (L34+).

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

    *Special offer for players that buy 2,000 or more WGT Credits now through 8/30/19 and get 3 free Callaway ERC Soft Balls (Slow Meter) (L34+).

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

  • September 2019 Game Updates

    28 Aug 2019

    See what's new today on WGT, including an exciting, very warm welcome back to Oakmont!

     

    Oakmont is Now Available!


    Welcome back to Oakmont Country Club, host of the 2016 U.S. Open.

    This full 18-hole stroke play course returns, available to play now in coin games, single-player games and the September Virtual Tour Major tournament!

    Play Now

     

    Titleist Pro V1x Balls for Top Players


    Top WGT players, these are for you! Some of the game's most popular virtual golf balls are now available at Level 101, to add more distance, spin and precision.

    Designed to perform at the highest levels, these Pro V1x balls are available now in the WGT Pro Shop, featuring an additional Slow Meter option:

    • Titleist Pro V1x Balls (L101+)
    • Titleist Pro V1x Balls (Slow Meter) (L101+)

    Shop Titleist Now

     

    Callaway ERC Soft Vapor Balls - Now in Yellow!


    The new virtual golf balls from Callaway are now available in yellow, with a slow meter option to hit your shots more consistently.

    Improve your game overall with improved accuracy, distance and spin.

    Available for all WGT players in the Pro Shop now:

    • Callaway ERC Soft Vapor Balls (Slow Meter) unlocks at Level 1
    • Callaway ERC Soft Vapor Balls unlocks at Level 39 and Level 55

    Shop Callaway Balls

     

    Callaway Epic Flash Sub Zero Driver


    Upgrade to the Callaway Epic Flash Sub Zero Driver for elite performance off the tee box.

    This new driver from Callaway is available now on WGT to increase your tee shot distance and ball speed. With added forgiveness, you’ll be hitting fairways more consistently.

    Available now in the Pro Shop at the following levels:

    • Level 25
    • Level 50
    • Level 85
    • Level 96

    Shop Callaway Drivers

     

    Callaway Epic Flash Woods

    If you’re in the market for a fairway wood upgrade, check out the latest from Callaway to find the one that fits you best.


    The Callaway Epic Flash 3 Wood is a great choice for players looking for more consistency.

    With increased distance and higher trajectory, this makes a great upgrade for WGT players at several levels. Available now in the Pro Shop:

    • Level 33
    • Level 73
    • Level 89
    • Level 97

    The Callaway Epic Flash Sub Zero 3 Wood gives you more power, plus a slower swing meter for increased consistency.

    Available now in the Pro Shop:

    • Level 51
    • Level 86
    • Level 99

    Shop Callaway Woods

     

    Callaway Epic Flash Hybrid


    Get more distance and ball speed from the latest Callaway hybrid technology, with added forgiveness to hold more greens.

    Available now in the Pro Shop:

    • Level 34
    • Level 74

    Shop Callaway Hybrids

     

    Aloha Manele!


    We’ve brought this Hawaiian golf course to WGT Golf Mobile, making it available to all players.

    This 9-hole closest-to-the-hole challenge is great for a quick round, especially when you just need a tropical getaway.

    Play Manele on WGT Golf Mobile

     

    WGT Virtual Tour Major: Oakmont Championship


    Welcome back Oakmont by competing in the September Virtual Tour Major tournament, starting 9/1.

    This is the last tournament of the Jul-Sep Quarterly Season, with an increased purse prize of 250,000 WGT Credits.

    Post your best score by 9/24, followed by a single-play second round (9/25-9/27) and a single play third round (9/28-9/30).

    The top 70 combined scores in each Pro-Tour Champion tier will split the total purse prize. Plus, 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

  • Virtual U.S. Amateur: The Final Four is Set!

    27 Aug 2019

    The four players going to Topgolf Las Vegas are...

    After an intense bracket competition that started with the top 64 players from the Qualifier, we're down to the last 4 players in the 2019 Virtual U.S. Amateur.  

    Top seeds Young46 (USA) and fmagnets (UK), 6-seed birchi (GER) and 16-seed malini4life (CAN) will be traveling to Las Vegas in September to compete live in the semifinal and championship rounds – which will be live streamed so you can follow along at home!

    The live stream will include both semifinal matches and the final championship match, as players compete for the Virtual U.S. Amateur trophy, $2,000 in gift cards, a Phigolf WGT Edition and their choice of tickets to the 2020 U.S. Amateur or U.S. Open. 

    Stay tuned for more information on where to watch the live streams and save the date: Saturday, September 21!

    See full bracket results here

  • Oui, CC Event #106 is live!

    22 Aug 2019

    Bonjour! Play this week’s French-inspired CC Event, going on now...

    Qui? You

    Quoi? CC Event #106

    Quand? Now through Fri, 8/23

    Pourquoi? For a chance to win these Eiffel Tower tee markers and flags! 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 #106 runs 8/22-8/23 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!) 

  • Announcing: Virtual U.S. Amateur Bracket Matchups

    20 Aug 2019

    The results are in, see who made the cut and who’s playing who later this week!

    We've narrowed the field to the top 64 players (from eligible countries) from the Qualifying round in the 2019 Virtual U.S. Amateur.

    These players have been seeded and broken into four brackets and will compete head-to-head over four days (8/22-8/25), single elimination style, until each bracket has a winner. 

    These final four players will win a trip to Topgolf Las Vegas to compete live in the semifinal and championship rounds – which will be live streamed so you can follow along at home!

    The live stream will include both semifinal matches and the final championship match, as the players compete for the Virtual U.S. Amateur trophy, $2,000 in gift cards, a Phigolf WGT Edition and their choice of tickets to the 2020 U.S. Amateur or U.S. Open. 

    We’ll be posting updates throughout the bracket round (starting Thurs, 8/22), so stay tuned!

    Here's a breakdown of each of the four bracket groups – which matchups are you most looking forward to?

    Seed Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4
    1 Young46 fmagnets SirShmooey frenchconnect
    2 WaLk0fLiFe JSmithers Ezzy123450 zane613
    3 rowlets climatic Woodoworkery zerixx
    4 soliloquay SimonTheBeetle Grace07 jayw4862
    5 Balrajs fourdeans deepstuff13 cappiest
    6 Naturali Peterthegreat9 birchi JKJ3
    7 Kenher01 mikee672 Wofo23 Changnoi43
    8 wendellswhitt mrbirdhunter lookoutbunker MARKMRE1
    9 JDBar0 rfpoul BolloxInBruges BrockBryn
    10 jhusjr jmoney2224 BuffaloBilly6734 DeanBarr
    11 Jasmine177 AgentBrown123 Jediknight1976 LeHew
    12 Harrysonandon HappyHoleHunter wednesdayowls0 nadave0616
    13 KillzOnHorseback Jeanniejef BigWC DoubleEagleRob
    14 Ishimi31 JWPfister Twistedspinetre MattMaher35
    15 mrsc328 forrrrrrrr Coopc11 epspetx
    16 Ray19682 fredsf StephenStrother malini4life

    *The Virtual U.S. Amateur Bracket tournament is only open to qualifying WGT players from eligible countries, see rules for details.

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

    08 Aug 2019

    Compete this week in CC Event #105 for a chance to win these phone booth tee markers and flags.

    Play now through Fri, 8/9 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 #105 runs 8/8-8/9 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 on Kiawah This Month

    07 Aug 2019

    Play the Kiawah Challenge in August, as part of the 2019 WGT Virtual Tour.

    This is the second 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 (8/1-8/26) followed by a single-play second round (8/27-8/31), 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.

  • Play the 2019 Virtual U.S. Amateur Today

    01 Aug 2019

    Compete now in the second annual Virtual U.S. Amateur on Pinehurst No. 2! 

    Players can post their best score in the Qualifier tournament by 8/18, to try and qualify for the Bracket round.

    The top 64 scores from the Qualifier move on to a head-to-head Bracket tournament, where the top four players will win a trip to Topgolf Las Vegas to compete in a live final round! 

    Play Free Virtual U.S. Amateur Qualifier

    The semifinal and championship matches in Las Vegas will be streamed live, as the players compete for the Virtual U.S. Amateur trophy, $2,000 of gift cards, a Phigolf WGT Edition and choice of tickets to the 2020 U.S. Amateur or U.S. Open.

    *The Qualifier tournament is open to all WGT players, but only those in eligible countries will qualify for the Bracket round, see rules for details.

  • 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.

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