WGT Golf News

  • March 2018 Game Updates

    28 Feb 2018

    Play WGT today to see the latest features, including some updates to Country Club Events and more. And coming in March, there will be some new tournaments for you to compete in that you won't want to miss... So stay tuned!

    NEW

    CC Event Improvements 

    We've made some improvements to make CC Events even more fun and competitive...

    Set of the Week CC Events

    In "Set of the Week" tournaments and CC Events, all players are auto-equipped with the same set of equipment to compete with, creating an even playing field to really put your skills to the test.

    New Awards

    • We've added more ways for clubs to earn points in each CC Event Clash they play, including:
    • Longest putt made in the Clash (by individual player, points go to their club)
    • Longest holed shot from off the green (by individual player, points go to their club)
    • Club with the highest green in regulation percentage
    • Club with highest birdie-or-better percentage
    • Club with highest sand save percentage
    • Club with highest total distance of putts made

    Each of these awards earn +300 points for the club.

    Plus, the top 10 scores in each Clash will get a multiplier bonus based on their rank.

    See FAQ for more information

     

    Leprechaun Hat

    WGT Golf Mobile players, bring your green hat!

    Available for a limited time in the Pro Shop, get your Lucky Leprechaun Hat now for some festive style, stats and hopefully a little luck on the course.

    Download/Play WGT Golf Mobile Free

     

    FIXES AND IMPROVEMENTS

    • Fixed a display issue with the Ball Effect preview screen that wasn't showing you your fancy vapor trail selection
    • Some players got stuck when trying to buy Credits before purchasing a new Starter Pack Bundle - that's fixed!
  • Celebrating 10 years of the Virtual U.S. Open, and the Inaugural Virtual U.S. Amateur

    27 Feb 2018

    This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Virtual U.S. Open on WGT in collaboration with the United States Golf Association (USGA). Over the past ten years, more than 4.2MM people have competed, playing over 28MM rounds on U.S. Open Championship courses!

    In celebration of this milestone, we've created a new course made up of the best holes from past U.S. Open Championships.

    Starting in March, you'll be able to compete in the 2018 Virtual U.S. Open on some of the country's most prestigious courses including Bethpage Black, Pebble Beach Golf Links, Congressional Country Club, The Olympic Club, Merion, Pinehurst No. 2, Chambers Bay, Oakmont Country Club and Erin Hills.

    This May-June, play in the Virtual U.S. Open Qualifier tournament for the chance to win a trip to Pebble Beach to experience the 2019 U.S. Open in person! 

    As part of our effort to grow and celebrate the game of golf we all love, the USGA and WGT are excited to announce the first-ever Virtual U.S. Amateur this year. This new virtual Championship will be played on the same course that the U.S. Amateur will be played this August, Pebble Beach, followed by Pinehurst Resort and Country Club in 2019.

    In 2020, the U.S. Amateur will be hosted at Bandon Dunes and as a result we'll be busy working on the full 18 holes of the iconic Bandon Dunes Golf Course. 

    We'll be sharing more details on the 2018 Virtual U.S. Open tournament and the new Virtual U.S. Amateur as we have them, so stay tuned!

  • Slow down your meter with free MAX balls today

    23 Feb 2018

    Get 3 free MAX Slow Meter balls today when you buy 2,000 or more WGT Credits.

    These are some of our most popular virtual golf balls on WGT, giving you more overall distance and a slower WGT swing meter, making all your clubs easier to hit!

    Get Free MAX 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 balls from your inventory.

    *Special offer for players who buy 2,000 or more WGT Credits today through tomorrow (2/23/18-2/24/18), receive 3 free MAX Slow Meter virtual golf balls (Hack+).

    Offer valid on one 2,000 or more WGT Credit purchase only during the promotion.

  • Rep your country colors this weekend on WGT

    17 Feb 2018

    Get the new Country Flag Ball Effect FREE this weekend, just for logging in to WGT through 2/18.

    While you're cheering on your country in the winter-themed sporting event going on now, use the new Country Flag Ball Effect to represent your colors on the course.

    We're giving you 100 free hits of this new ball effect just for logging in to WGT this weekend, then you just have to turn on the effect (find the magic wand icon in-game!) and select your country.

    Your free gift will be added automatically to your inventory, just click the ball effects icon (magic wand) in-game to turn them on or off.

    Get Yours Now

    And whether there's a big sporting event going on or not, you and your WGT friends can fly your country colors -- these make great gifts! Find them here in the WGT Pro Shop.

    *Special offer for WGT players who log in and play on 2/17/18-2/18/18, get free Country Flag Ball Effects (100 hits).

  • Log in and feel the love today

    14 Feb 2018

    Log in today and get the Heart Ball Effect free to celebrate Valentine's Day!

    All you have to do is log in to WGT and we'll give you 100 free hits of the Heart Ball Effect -- to add a smooch sound and fluttering heart vapor trail to all your shots.

    Hearts and Kisses

    PS: Don't forget about your favorite WGT friends, some Heart Ball Effects would make a great gift! ;) Here's a link to make it easy, you're welcome.

    PPS: Your free gift will be added automatically to your inventory, just click the ball effects icon (magic wand) in-game to turn them on or off!

    *Special offer available to WGT players that log in on 2/14/18, receive free Heart Ball Effects (100 hits).

  • You've won our hearts

    08 Feb 2018

    Get your hands on these Heart tees and flags in CC Event #66 this week, they're yours for the winning.

    Compete now through Fri, 2/9 for your chance to win in-game rewards, including these virtual 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 #66 runs 2/8-2/9 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!) 

  • We've got a game for you this winter!

    02 Feb 2018

    You're officially invited to compete in this month's Virtual Tour tournament, the Olympic Club Challenge.

    Compete in the second tournament of the Jan-Mar Quarterly Season for a total purse prize of 100,000 WGT Credits.

    Play the unlimited play first round (2/1-2/24) followed by a single-play second round (2/25-2/28), with the top 70 combined scores in each Pro-Champion tier splitting the total purse prize.

    Play Now

    The winning players in each Pro-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.

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