WGT Golf News

  • Last chance to play Virtual U.S. Open

    21 Jun 2014

    The 2014 Virtual U.S. Open Qualifier ends on June 30th.

    There's still time to post your best round on Pinehurst No. 2 for your chance to win the grand prize trip to next year's U.S. Open.

    Both the top leaderboard score AND one other lucky player chosen at random will each win a grand prize trip for two to Chambers Bay as special guests of the USGA, plus a $500 USGAshop.com gift card.

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

    Play Virtual U.S. Open Qualifier

     

  • Play Special Event During U.S. Women's Open

    19 Jun 2014

    Special week-long stroke play tournament on Pinehurst No. 2 during the U.S. Women's Open.

    Both the top combined leaderboard score and one other lucky player chosen at random will each win a $500 USGAshop.com gift card.

    Post your best Round 1 stroke play score by Friday 6/20, and then your best Round 2 score from Sat 6/21 to Sun 6/22.

    Play U.S. Open Tournament

    *Tournament is free to enter for WGT players in all countries. See rules for eligibility.

  • Play Pinehurst No. 2 During U.S. Women's Open Week

    17 Jun 2014

    You watched the men take on the Pinehurst No. 2 golf course last week, now it's the women's turn in the U.S. Women's Open Championship.

    As you watch the competition play out this week, be sure to visit WGT to experience Pinehurst for yourself and play every drive, chip and putt that the best players in the world are facing, free online...

    U.S. Women's Open Event

    NEW this year, play this special week-long tournament during the U.S. Women's Open on Pinehurst No. 2 for your chance to win a $500 USGAshop.com prize.

    Post your best Round 1 stroke play score by Friday 6/20, and then your best Round 2 stroke play score from Sat 6/21 thru Sun 6/22. Both the best combined score and a lucky sweepstakes winner each get $500 USGAshop.com gift cards.

    Play U.S. Women'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

  • Pinehurst No. 2 Hole 18 Preview on WGT

    13 Jun 2014

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

    The fairway on the finishing hole at Pinehurst No. 2 is much narrower than it appears from the tee box. Players should avoid the deep fairway bunker that runs down the right side of the fairway and another tricky bunker that sits to the short, right side of the green. After missing his tee shot in the right rough, Payne Stewart saved par on this closing hole to win the 1999 U.S. Open.

    Play the 18th 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.

  • Play Special Event This Week On Pinehurst No. 2

    12 Jun 2014

    New this year, play this special week-long stroke play tournament on Pinehurst No. 2 while you watch all the U.S. Open action unfold at the real course.

    The U.S. Open Week Event on WGT is free to enter, with two $500 USGAshop.com gift card prizes up for grabs. Both the top combined leaderboard score and one other lucky player chosen at random will each win a gift card.

    Post your best Round 1 stroke play score by Friday 6/13, then your best Round 2 stroke play score from Saturday 6/14 to Sunday 6/15.

    Play Special Tournament

    *Special tournament is free to enter and open to WGT players in all countries. Round 1 runs thru Fri 6/13, Round 2 runs Sat 6/14 - Sun 6/15. See rules for eligibility.

  • 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.

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