WGT Golf News

  • Pinehurst No. 2 Hole 17 Preview on WGT

    11 Jun 2014

    It's U.S. Open Week, so we're previewing the final holes of the famed Pinehurst No. 2, host of the 2014 U.S. Open Championships.

    This picturesque hole helped Payne Stewart secure his victory in the 1999 U.S. Open when he stuck his tee shot within several feet of the hole and drained his birdie putt. Proper club selection is essential in scoring well on this iconic par-3, as the green is guarded by several bunkers. Players should take enough club to avoid the fall-off in the front of this large green, and if played well this hole offers a good chance for birdie.

    Play the 17th at Pinehurst No. 2 free without sign-up on WGT. 

    If you haven't played WGT yet, join millions of other virtual golfers playing free online at wgt.com.

  • New WGT Bracket Games

    10 Jun 2014

    Now play closest-to-the-hole WGT Brackets for a faster challenge.

    Choose to play any of the following Bracket formats, to experience the popular new way to compete against other WGT players:

    • Stroke Play or Closest-to-the-Hole (9 fast shots)
    • Daily Rounds or faster Speed Rounds (15-30 minutes)
    • Free or Entry Fee (top 4 win credits)

    See Brackets

    Note, Brackets are currently available on WGT on the web, not on mobile yet.

  • Play Pinehurst No. 2 During U.S. Open Week

    10 Jun 2014

    As you watch the pros take on the challenging Pinehurst No. 2 golf course this week in the U.S. Open Championship, be sure to visit WGT to experience Pinehurst for yourself.

    There are a number of ways for you to play every drive, chip and putt that the best players in the world will face this week, free on WGT...

    U.S. Open Week Event

    NEW this year, play this special week-long tournament on Pinehurst No. 2 for your chance to win a $500 USGAshop.com prize.

    Post your best Round 1 stroke play score by Friday 6/13, and then your best Round 2 stroke play score from Sat 6/14 thru Sun 6/15. Both the best combined score and a lucky sweepstakes winner each get $500 USGAshop.com gift cards.

    Play U.S. Open Week Event

     

    Virtual U.S. Open

    This Qualifier tournament is the main event of the 2014 Virtual U.S. Open tournament, with a chance to win a dream grand prize trip to the 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay.

    It features all 18 holes of stroke play on Pinehurst No. 2, including all the challenges you'll see play out in real life throughout the week.

    When you enter to play free, you get a USGA avatar, a Lexus virtual golf ball and Lexus Putter Pal to help you improve your putting in the game.

    Play Virtual U.S. Open Qualifier

  • New Country Club Brackets

    10 Jun 2014

    The popular new WGT Brackets are now available in your Country Club.

    Any member of your Country Club can now create a stroke play Bracket tournament within your club, just like any other stroke play tournament.

    See who's really the best player in head-to-head match-ups!

    Visit Your Country Club

    Haven't joined a Country Club yet? Country Clubs are a great way to make new WGT friends and always have a group to play and compete with. It's easy to find one looking for new members, or create your own!

  • Pinehurst No. 2 Hole 16 Preview on WGT

    09 Jun 2014

    We're less than a week away from the start of the 2014 U.S. Open Championships at Pinehurst No. 2, so we're previewing the final holes of this famed course.

    A well-positioned tee shot is key in scoring well on this tricky dogleg-left par-4. The hidden bunker on the left side of the fairway should be avoided when picking a landing spot for tee shots. Most approach shots to the green will feature a slight downhill lie. The front portion of the 16th green includes a pronounced back-to-front slope and putts toward a front pin placement will require a skillful touch.

    Play the 16th at Pinehurst No. 2 free without sign-up on WGT. 

    If you haven't played WGT yet, join millions of other virtual golfers playing free online at wgt.com.

  • Pinehurst No. 2 Hole 15 Preview on WGT

    06 Jun 2014

    We're less than a week away from the start of the 2014 U.S. Open Championships at Pinehurst No. 2, so we're previewing the final holes of this famed course.

    This is a long and difficult par-3 for players of all skill levels. The 15th requires a well-placed tee shot to this small, crowned green bordered by a bunker on the right side. Keeping your tee shot on the green here is an achievement as most golf balls landing on the front portion of the green will make their way into a collection area. A score of 3 or better is a success on this hole.

    Play the 15th at Pinehurst No. 2 free without sign-up on WGT. 

    If you haven't played WGT yet, join millions of other virtual golfers playing free online at wgt.com.

  • Get a trip to the 2015 U.S. Open

    06 Jun 2014

    Play Pinehurst No. 2 in the 2014 Virtual U.S. Open for your chance to win a grand prize trip to next year's U.S. Open at Chambers Bay.

    Both the top leaderboard score and one other lucky player chosen at random will each win a grand prize trip to attend next year's U.S. Open as special guests of the USGA, AND a $500 USGAshop.com gift card.

    Additionally, everyone who enters the Qualifier tournament gets a free USGA avatar, a free Lexus virtual golf ball and a free Lexus Putter Pal.

    Play Virtual U.S. Open Qualifier

    As part of the 2014 Virtual U.S. Open, players automatically receive a free USGA Avatar Male 3, but all six male and female avatars are available free in the Pro Shop during the Virtual U.S. Open for players to choose and equip.

    Famed Pinehurst No. 2 was rolled out as part of the 2014 Virtual U.S. Open, that runs thru 6/30/14 on WGT. It's free to enter and is open to WGT players in all countries. The real USGA Championship events are in June, including both the U.S. Open and the U.S. Women's Open Championship, the first time both events will be played on the same course in back-to-back weeks.

  • Play the Criquet Cup This Month

    04 Jun 2014

    The next stop on the WGT Virtual Tour is the Criquet Cup, played on the Best of Par 3 course.

    Compete on some of the best par-3 holes in the game on this special mash-up course for your share of the 200,000 WGT Credit total purse. Be sure to post your best Round 1 score by 6/25 to qualify for Round 2, plus you get a free Criquet virtual vapor ball when you enter.

    Play Virtual Tour

    Remember to play the Virtual Tour every month and accumulate credits all season long, to qualify for the Virtual Tour Championship in December and play for a record ONE MILLION CREDIT PURSE, split among the Top 64 season qualifiers in the Pro thru Tour Legend tiers.


     Golf Channel is also covering the WGT Virtual Tour all year, including online scores, virtual leaderboards, updates and even interviews with WGT players, just like the professional tours! See Golf Channel Coverage.

  • CptWomp Captures Cutter & Buck Classic

    03 Jun 2014

    Scores have been posted and results are in for the Cutter & Buck Classic, held on historic Royal St. George’s, site of the 2011 Open Championship.

    It couldn't have been closer, as four talented Tour Legends tied for first with a two-round total of 110. Ultimately, the decision was left to a tie-breaker, and it was CptWomp (CAN), a Double Eagle Country Club member, who edged out cadaviar (USA), javiertorg (COL) and BigNick092785 (USA).

    Congratulations to all winners and players in the Cutter & Buck Classic in May...

    With all the new winners in May, there have been some changes to the Virtual Tour season standings. For example, CptWomp moved up to 7th place in the Tour Legends, and still a wide-open race in all the tiers to qualify for the Virtual Tour championship in December.

    View Virtual Tour Season Standings

    In June the WGT Virtual Tour moves to the Best of Par 3 Holes course for the Criquet Cup. Play is already underway on a selection of the most beautiful and challenging par 3 holes in golf, which includes the difficult 2nd hole at Congressional Country Club, the historic 8th at St Andrews, and the daunting 17th at Kiawah.

    The top 70 combined scores in each tier (Pro and higher) will split the 200,000 WGT Credit purse. The Criquet Cup is open to WGT players of all skill levels, and features an unlimited play first round through 6/25 and a single-play final round concluding on 6/30.

    Sign up and Play the Virtual Tour

  • New Brackets and the Latest from PING

    02 Jun 2014

    See what's new on WGT today, including more ways to play Brackets and new PING virtual equipment upgrades...

     

    New Country Club Brackets

    Good news Country Club members, now you can compete against other players in your club with new Country Club Brackets.

    Create Bracket tournaments within your club just like you create any other stroke play tournaments now.

    Visit Your Country Club (or Join One Now)

     

    Closest-to-the-Hole Brackets

    Now play closest-to-the-hole WGT Brackets for a faster challenge against other WGT players. 

    There's a Bracket for everyone, including stroke play or closest-to-the-hole (for 9 fast shots), daily rounds or quick Speed Rounds, free or with entry fee for WGT Credit payouts.

    Play WGT Brackets

     

    New PING G25s

      

    Get the latest PING G25 virtual clubs for more distance and a slower WGT swing meter. Starts unlocking at Level 16, available now in the WGT Pro Shop...

     

    PING i25 Clubs

    Upgrade to the new PING i25 virtual clubs to get more distance on your shots. Clubs unlock in the Pro Shop, starting at Level 36...

     

    New PING Wedges

     

    Get the new Tour Gorge virtual wedges from PING to get more control and accuracy on your approach shots. 

    New wedges start unlocking at Level 18 in the WGT Pro Shop.

    See Gorge Wedges

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