WGT Golf News

See what's new today on WGT, including new top performing virtual equipment, Focus Boosts in all game types and fixed issues, based on your feedback...

Focus Boost

The new Focus Boost is now available in all game types, to slow down your WGT swing meter on those big shots when you need a little extra focus. Just look for the lightning bolt above your swing meter.

TaylorMade RSi 2 Irons

The newest virtual iron set on WGT from TaylorMade will help you hit more greens and lower your scores with more precision and a slower swing meter than the R11 irons. Unlocks at Level 90 for top players in the Pro Shop.

New Nike Method Putter

Get the new, top performing Nike Method virtual putter for high-level players, with more precision, balance and popular swing meter increments of 15/30/60/100/150/300 feet. Unlocks at Level 101 in the Pro Shop.

TaylorMade R1 Driver

This new, top performing driver on WGT will improve overall driving performance for players competing at the highest levels. Unlocks at Level 103 in the WGT Pro Shop.

Remove Golf Balls

Now you can remove any virtual golf balls you no longer want from your inventory, just open your equipment screen to choose which to remove.

Other Fixes and Improvements

Closing game during chat – Fixed an issue that closed a game when one player used the 'Enter' key during a multiplayer game chat

"One hit left" warning – Fixed issue that incorrectly showed players a message that they only had one hit left on their last golf ball, when they still had more balls available

Gimmes on last shot – Option to "Take Gimme" is now shown correctly on all shots where ball is within gimme range

Compete in the Glenmorangie Swilcan Bridge Challenge tournament to qualify to win some great prizes from Glenmorangie, including a golf trip to the 2016 Open!

Play this 9-hole stroke play tournament in May and you will be entered to win special sweepstakes prizes that include a real TaylorMade driver and Glenmorangie Golf Packs.

Plus, all eligible players will be entered to win one of our biggest prizes yet -- a grand prize package for you and a guest to go to the 2016 Open including a round of golf at St Andrews and more.

Play Free

*Tournament and prizes open to WGT players in specified countries, see rules for details.

The Apr-Jun Quarterly Season continues this month with the new Congressional Open tournament, part of the WGT Virtual Tour.

Compete on Congressional and post your unlimited first round score by 5/26, then your single-play second round score 5/27-5/31.

The top 70 combined scores in each tier will split the total purse of 200,000 WGT Credits that count toward the current quarterly season standings.

Play Congressional Open

Follow full WGT Virtual Tour coverage on Golf Channel, including online scores, virtual leaderboards, updates and even interviews with WGT players, just like the professional tours. See Golf Channel Coverage.

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10.

Save on gifts and flowers for all the moms in your life, plus you get free WGT Credits.

Offers from ProFlowers, Shari's Berries and more, starting at just $19.99.

See Special Offers on WGT

Click "Earn Credits" to see all special offers.

Play all 18 holes of full stroke play golf at Chambers Bay, now on WGT.

The main event of the 2015 Virtual U.S. Open kicks off this month with the full 18-hole Qualifier tournament. 

Experience every tee shot, challenging bunker and roll of the green that the pros will face in June, competing in the U.S. Open Championship.

Everyone that enters the Qualifier will get:

• Free USGA avatar
• Free Lexus virtual golf ball
• Free Lexus-branded Putter Pal
• Chance to win a Grand Prize trip to next year's U.S. Open!

Play Virtual U.S. Open Qualifier

As part of the 2015 Virtual U.S. Open, players automatically receive a free USGA Avatar Male 1, but all six male and female avatars are available to get free in the Pro Shop during the Virtual U.S. Open for players to choose and equip.

See tournament rules for details and eligibility.

Get free WGT Credits for yourself, while you save with special offers on Mother's Day gifts on WGT.

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10.

Save money on flowers and gifts from ProFlowers, Shari's Berries and more, when you buy through WGT.

For example, get 1,200 credits when you buy from ProFlowers with up to 50% savings on flowers.

See Special Offers

Click "Earn Credits" to see all special offers.

Today is the last day to post a score in the Virtual U.S. Open Front 9 Challenge tournament on Chambers Bay.

Don't miss your chance to win a $500 USGAshop.com gift card to use on U.S. Open merchandise and memorabilia. Two players, one with the top leaderboard score and one lucky sweepstakes winner, will each win a gift card.

Play Front 9 Challenge

See rules for details and eligibility.

On Tuesday, the top two Tour Legends from the Jan-Mar Virtual Tour Quarterly Championship standings competed in a heated match play game for a bonus WGT Credit prize on Kiawah.

In case you missed the streaming Twitch match-up between poldimaier (Germany) and fmagnets (UK), watch the replays here...

Note, to see the match from poldimaier's point of view select his replay, and vice versa to watch from fmagnets', but both videos include both player shots.

• poldimaier Match Replay
• fmagnets Match Replay

After last month's Kiawah Championship tournament in the WGT Virtual Tour, top Tour Legends poldimaier (Germany) and fmagnets (UK) ranked #1 and #2 in the quarterly standings, earning spots in the first quarterly championship match of the year.

SPOILER ALERT below, so avoid scrolling if you don't want to see who won just yet!

See past Twitch matches here and learn more about streaming WGT on Twitch, and how to stream your own WGT games on our FAQ.

...Congrats to fmagnets on becoming the first WGT Virtual Tour Champion of the 2015 season!

Tune in to our Twitch.tv page TODAY, 4/21 at 1:00 PM PDT to watch the top two Tour Legends in the Jan-Mar Virtual Tour Quarterly Championship standings compete for a bonus 10,000 WGT Credit prize.

After last month's Kiawah Championship tournament in the WGT Virtual Tour, top Tour Legends poldimaier (Germany) and fmagnets (UK) ranked #1 and #2 in the quarterly standings, earning spots in the first quarterly championship match of the year.

Today, you can watch them compete in a LIVE match play game on the same course as the March Major, Kiawah, streaming on Twitch: www.twitch.tv/wgtgolf

MATCH PREVIEW: poldimaier vs. fmagnets
(4/21, 1:00 PM PDT / 4:00 PM EDT / 9:00 PM BST / 10:00 PM CEST) 

poldimaier

Level: 106

Tier: Tour Legend

Country Club: Aphrodite

Notes:

• 2014 Virtual U.S. Open Champion
• Currently tied for 43rd in the April Transamerica Challenge

VS

fmagnets

Level: 117

Tier: Tour Legend

Country Club: Wooden Tee Country Club

Notes:

• 2014 WGT Virtual Tour Champion
• Currently tied for 2nd in the April Transamerica Challenge

See past Twitch matches here and learn more about streaming WGT on Twitch, and how to stream your own WGT games on our FAQ.

Tune in to our Twitch.tv page tomorrow, 4/21 at 1:00 PM PT to watch the top two Tour Legends in the Jan-Mar Virtual Tour Quarterly Championship standings compete for a bonus 10,000 WGT Credit prize.

After last month's Kiawah Championship tournament in the WGT Virtual Tour, Tour Legends poldimaier (Germany) and fmagnets (UK) ranked #1 and #2 in the quarterly standings, earning spots in the first quarterly championship match of the year.

Tomorrow, watch them compete in a LIVE match play game on the same course as the March Major, Kiawah, streaming LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/wgtgolf

MATCH PREVIEW: poldimaier vs.  fmagnets
(4/21, 1:00 PM PDT / 4:00 PM EDT / 9:00 PM BST / 10:00 PM CEST) 

poldimaier

Level: 106

Tier: Tour Legend

Country Club: Aphrodite

Notes:

• 2014 Virtual U.S. Open Champion
• Currently tied for 43rd in the April Transamerica Challenge

VS

fmagnets

Level: 117

Tier: Tour Legend

Country Club: Wooden Tee Country Club

Notes:

• 2014 WGT Virtual Tour Champion
• Currently tied for 2nd in the April Transamerica Challenge

See past Twitch matches here and learn more about streaming WGT on Twitch, and how to stream your own WGT games on our FAQ.