WGT Golf News

  • A New Showdown Rush is Live

    27 May 2022

    Spend the long weekend on the course with a new Showdown Rush, featuring a bonus qualifying round day!

    If you’re new to Showdown Rush, here are a few things you should know:

    Qualifying Round

    • The qualifying round lasts one day (rather than three days as in classic Showdown events) 

    • During the qualifying round, the top 50% of the leaderboard advance to the elimination round

    Elimination Round

    • The elimination round lasts one day, with players having only one chance to advance to the final round

    • The top 50% of the leaderboard qualifies for the final round

    Final Round

    • The final round last one day

    • All players that make it to the final round will win prizes, and higher ranks win bigger prizes!

    Other Things to Know

    • Scoring is based on total strokes, meaning the fewer shots you take to complete your matches, the higher you will rank on the leaderboard

    • Any incomplete or forfeited holes will be scored as bogeys

    Don’t miss your chance to play, going on now on WGT Golf Mobile, WGT for PC or WGT for Mac!

    Play Now

    *Showdown Rush runs 5/27/22-5/30/22. Showdown Rush is available to all WGT players on WGT Golf Mobile and WGT for PC/Mac. See full rules for details.

  • Earn 2X Credits this Long Weekend

    27 May 2022

    Enjoy your holiday weekend earning even more WGT Credits when you complete free offers!

    Start earning 2X WGT Credits when you complete offers found under the “Free Credits” tab on the main menu now through 5/30. With more credits, you’ll be able to upgrade your clubs and equipment even faster. Plus, you can compete in paid games for prizes to earn even more.

    If there are new items you’ve been eyeing or tournaments you’re eager to play in, now’s your chance to earn those bonus credits.

    Offer Ends 5/30/22

    *Free WGT Credit promo runs 5/27/22-5/30/22 on WGT golf mobile.

  • Gnarly! A New CC Event is Live

    26 May 2022

    Roll into the weekend in CC Event #177, featuring these Skateboard Tee Markers and Flags!

    If you’re new to CC Events, there are a few things you should know:

    • 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.

    • When your club enters the event, you’ll be matched with a club of a similar skill level and 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.

    • WGT Country Clubs can use Course Builder currency to create custom courses to play in country club tournaments.

    Each event is made up of Club Clashes that last for 4 hours so be sure to keep playing and keep your eyes on the leaderboard.

    Join the Fun

    Not in a WGT Country Club yet? Learn more here and join or start your own!

    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? Purchase a WGT Plus or Premier Membership in the Pro Shop now.

    *CC Event #177 runs 5/26/22-5/27/22 and is open to WGT players on all platforms.

  • Get Free Titleist Balls Today!

    26 May 2022

    Play like the pros with Titleist Pro V1x Ultra Slow Meter Vapor Balls (L0+), free when you purchase WGT Credits today!

    Simply purchase 2,000 or more WGT Credits and you’ll receive a free sleeve of these player-favorite virtual golf balls, designed to improve your game overall with more distance, control and spin.

    Get Credits

    Plus, you can use your new credits to upgrade the rest of your virtual equipment or apparel and compete in paid games for even more prizes.

    Note that these free Titleist balls will be automatically added to your inventory but not automatically equipped.

    *Special offer when you buy 2,000 or more WGT Credits (5/26/22-5/27/22) and get 3 free Titleist Pro V1x Ultra Slow Meter Vapor Balls (L0+). Valid on one purchase only.

  • June 2022 Game Updates

    25 May 2022

    Check out what’s new on WGT coming up this month, including putters from TaylorMade, special edition apparel in honor of Pride and Juneteenth, and updates on the next Showdown. 

    New TaylorMade Spider Putters

    Brand new from TaylorMade! Add a touch of precision on the green with improved accuracy and stability for a better short game all around. These new putters include:

    • Spider GT Notchback Putter

    • Spider GT Rollback Putter

    • Spider GT Splitback Putter

    • Spider GT Putter

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    Topgolf Pride Shirt

    June is Pride Month! Celebrate and show your support with a special edition top, modeled after the real-life version of the Topgolf Pride shirt, available free in the Pro Shop for a limited time. 

    Shop Now!

    Topgolf Juneteenth Shirt

    Juneteenth is June 19, a federal holiday and historic turning point for freedom for African Americans in the United States. Join in commemorating this historic day with a special Juneteenth shirt, available free in the Pro Shop for a limited time. 

    Celebrate Juneteenth!

    New PUMA Apparel

    Gear up for the big tournament with brand new apparel from PUMA, featuring polos, bottoms and hats to dress like your favorite pro golfers.

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    Loudmouth Eye Candy Pants

    How sweet! Treat yourself to new eye candy pants from Loudmouth, available in the Pro Shop today.

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    Over the Rainbow Showdown

    Follow the rainbow and maybe you’ll find a lucky pot of gold! Get ready for a brand new Over the Rainbow Showdown, starting in just a few short weeks.

    Starting Soon! 

  • ⚡ Take 20% Off Putters this Weekend!

    20 May 2022

    Putt your way to the top while you watch your favorite pros in this weekend’s big tournament!

    Now through 5/22, take 20% off all putters up to level 80, including:

    And more! 

    See all Putters

    *Flash Sale applies to select putters (up to level 80) and runs 5/20/22-5/22/22.

  • 🚨 LIVE on Saturday! May Open Championship

    20 May 2022

    Tune into the WGT Live Series: May Open Championship, featuring ten of WGT's top players from around the globe.

    Players will be competing in stroke play for a chance to win WGT credits, a spot on the global leaderboard and of course, bragging rights. This is the final championship event of the 2022 WGT Live Series season.

    This lineup is star-studded with veteran players like Young46 and MasterHacker74 but could we see an upset from one of our rising stars? Watch tomorrow to see who will be named the May Open champion.

    The lineup:

    It’s all happening LIVE tomorrow (5/21) at 9 AM PT/ 12 PM ET on the WGT YouTube channel and WGT Twitch channel. 

  • Groovy! A New Showdown is Starting Today

    16 May 2022

    Let’s try to keep the bogies to a minimum in the Boogie Down Showdown, k? 😂

    If you’re new to Showdowns, here’s what you should know…

    Qualifying Round

    • The qualifying round lasts three days, each day is a new chance to qualify for the elimination round

    • During the qualifying round, the top 50% of the leaderboard advance to the elimination round

    • Players that qualify on day 1 (top 50%) do not need to compete in days 2 or 3 of the qualifying round

    • Players that do not qualify on day 1 can still compete on days 2 or 3 to advance

    Elimination Round

    • The elimination round lasts two days, with players having only one chance to advance to the final round

    • The top 50% of the leaderboard qualifies for the final round

    Final Round

    • The final round lasts two days

    • All players that make it to the final round will win prizes, and higher ranks win bigger prizes!

    Other Things to Know

    • Scoring is based on total strokes, meaning the fewer shots you take to complete your matches, the higher you will rank on the leaderboard

    • Any incomplete or forfeited holes will be scored as bogeys

    Don’t miss your chance to play, going on now on WGT Golf Mobile – or the new WGT for PC or WGT for Mac!

    Play Now

    *The Boogie Down Showdown starts 5/16/22. Showdowns are available to all WGT players on WGT Golf Mobile and the new WGT for PC/Mac, see full rules for details.

  • Birdie Your Way to Victory in CC Event #176

    12 May 2022

    A brand new CC Event starts today!

    Now through 5/13, play to win these Flamingo Float Tee Markers and Flags for your country club. Plus, if you’re one of the top 500 clubs you’ll also receive Course Builder currency for Custom Courses.

    If you’re new to CC Events, there are a few things you should know:

    • 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.

    • When your club enters the event, you’ll be matched with a club of a similar skill level and 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.

    • WGT Country Clubs can use Course Builder currency to create custom courses to play in country club tournaments.

    Each event is made up of Club Clashes that last for 4 hours so be sure to keep playing and keep your eyes on the leaderboard.

    Join the Fun

    Not in a WGT Country Club yet? Learn more here and join or start your own!

    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? Purchase a WGT Plus or Premier Membership in the Pro Shop now.

    *CC Event #176 runs 5/12/22-5/13/22 and is open to WGT players on all platforms.

  • Brand New Ball Effect, Free Today! 🏀

    12 May 2022

    Slam dunk! Now through 5/13, get a free XP Ultra Boost and Basketball Ball Effect when you purchase WGT Credits!

    Simply purchase 1,000 or more WGT Credits and you'll get a free XP Ultra Boost (giving you +40% XP) that lasts for 3 days and a free Basketball Ball Effect (500 hits).

    Your XP Boost will take effect immediately once added to your account so you can start earning extra XP right away! And, you can use your new credits to upgrade your virtual equipment and apparel and compete in paid games for prizes.

    Buy Credits Now

    To turn ball effects on or off, click the ball icon below your swing meter.

    *Promo available 5/12/22-5/13/22, get one free XP Ultra Boost (3 days) and Basketball Ball Effect (500 hits) when you buy 1,000 or more WGT Credits. 

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