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World Tour Golf is an online multiplayer virtual golf game that allows players to play on virtual golf courses located in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Canada, and Mexico. The game is developed by WGT Media and utilizes 3D photorealistic georeferencing technology to replicate real-world golf courses. Players can compete in tournaments, play individually, or enter skills challenges. The game is free to play, but WGT Media generates revenue through sponsors, advertisements, and in-game microtransactions. Outside of the virtual realm, World Tour Golf Links in Myrtle Beach, SC, offers an award-winning 18-hole course inspired by iconic golf holes worldwide, providing a unique experience for golfers of all skill levels. Professional golf tours, such as the PGA Tour, organize tournaments into a regular schedule, with separate tours for men and women, showcasing the talents of elite golfers like Tiger Woods.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Name | World Golf Tour (WGT Golf) |
| Game Type | Online multiplayer virtual golf game |
| Courses | Actual golf courses located in the US, UK, Netherlands, Canada, and Mexico |
| Technology | 3D photorealistic georeferencing technology |
| Terrain Accuracy | Within 1-1.5 inch vertical accuracy of the real world |
| Game Development | Adobe Creative Suite 4 Web Premium software |
| Avatar Creation | Adobe Flash CS4 Professional |
| Game Physics | WGT's game physics engine |
| Audio/Video Streaming | Adobe Flash |
| Tiers | Hack, Amateur, Pro, Tour Pro, Master, Tour Master, Legend, Tour Legend, Champion, and Tour Champion |
| Leveling System | Based on "experience points" earned through playing games, consecutive play days, winning awards, etc. |
| Monetization | In-game microtransactions, sponsors, advertisements, and tournament cash prizes |
| Real Money Needed | No, everything can be earned in-game, but microtransactions are available for equipment upgrades |
| Course Fee | No fee for HD courses, but a green fee for licensed non-HD courses |
| Location | Myrtle Beach, SC |
| Course Description | 18-hole course inspired by iconic golf holes, offering challenges and beauty of famous courses |
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World Tour Golf Links, Myrtle Beach
World Tour Golf Links in Myrtle Beach offers golfers the chance to play replicas of the world's greatest golf holes and courses, all in one location. The course features 18 holes (or 27, according to another source) inspired by iconic golf destinations such as Augusta National, Pine Valley, and St. Andrews. Designer Mel Graham spent years studying and researching each course to ensure they would fit seamlessly into the Myrtle Beach surroundings.
The award-winning course promises a unique and memorable experience for golfers of all skill levels. Each hole is designed to evoke the spirit and challenge of its legendary counterpart, offering thrilling challenges inspired by historic holes like Augusta's Amen Corner and the island green at TPC Sawgrass.
In addition to the world-class course, World Tour Golf Links provides top-tier amenities. These include professional golf instruction, a fully-stocked pro shop, and the World Tour Grille, perfect for post-game dining and drinks.
The course has received mixed reviews, with some praising the unique design and condition of the course, while others have criticised the pace of play, with overbooking causing delays.
World Tour Golf Links is located at 2000 World Tour Blvd, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
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WGT Golf
Players can compete in multiplayer mode against others worldwide or play solo, levelling up and collecting prizes. They can also join a country club, play in club tournaments, and earn rewards. WGT Golf offers 18-hole stroke play and various other gameplay modes.
The game includes upgraded virtual golf equipment from top manufacturers like Callaway, Titleist, TaylorMade, and Ping. It is the #1 top-rated 3D online sports game and has been featured on NBC Sports, Golf Channel, DirecTV, and Fox Sports.
The game is accessible on various platforms, making it convenient for players to enjoy the game anywhere. WGT Golf provides an engaging and competitive virtual golf experience, allowing players to connect, compete, and improve their skills.
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Professional golf tours
The PGA Tour is the most well-known tournament in the sport, running all pro golf tournaments in the US and North America. The organisation is membership-based, and its members include some of the best golfers in the world. The European Tour, which began in 1972, is another major tour. The LPGA Tour, or Ladies Professional Golf Association, is the leading organisation for women golfers.
Other key tours include the Sunshine Tour, Japan Golf Tour, PGA Tour of Australasia, and the Asian Tour. Developmental tours such as the Challenge Tour and the Web.com Tour have also been established to give more golfers the opportunity to play and take advantage of sponsors and broadcasters' funding.
Tournaments have entry fees, and only the top players take home significant winnings. The best golfers can make up to eight-figure incomes in US dollars from tournament play.
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Women's professional golf
World Golf Tour (WGT Golf) is an online multiplayer virtual golf game that uses patented 3D photorealistic georeferencing technology to replicate the experience of playing on actual golf courses. The game is free to play, and players can progress through tiers and levels by earning experience points and winning tournaments.
The first LPGA tournament was the 1950 Tampa Women's Open, won by amateur Polly Riley. Since then, the LPGA has grown to include over 1,800 members and 15,500+ global participants of all skill levels. The LPGA also runs the Epson Tour, the official developmental tour that offers playing privileges on the main LPGA Tour for top finishers.
One notable trend in the LPGA is the rise of Korean golfers, sparked by Se Ri Pak's early success. In 2009, nearly half of the non-American golfers on the LPGA Tour were from South Korea. The LPGA has also expanded its focus to include amateur golfers through its acquisition of the Executive Women's Golf Association (EWGA) in 2018, now known as the LPGA Amateur Golf Association.
In addition to tournaments, the LPGA supports women and youth through various programs and initiatives, such as Girls Golf, which aims to introduce girls to the game and empower them with confidence and life skills. The LPGA Foundation also works to empower women and young people through golf.
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World Golf Championships
The World Golf Championships (WGC) were introduced to create a larger group of golf tournaments with a high global profile. The idea was to bring together leading golfers from different tours on a more regular basis, rather than just for the major championships.
The WGC Championship, WGC Match Play, and WGC Invitational events all began in 1999. The WGC Invitational is the successor to the World Series of Golf, which began in 1976, and the WGC Match Play is a successor to the Andersen Consulting World Championship of Golf, which started in 1995. The WGC Championship originally travelled to different venues, but after 2006 it found a permanent home at Doral Resort in Florida.
Between 2000 and 2006, the men's World Cup was also a WGC event, with two or three of the four events staged in the United States each year. However, starting in 2007, all three individual WGC events were played in the US, attracting criticism from golfers like Tiger Woods and Ernie Els, who wanted to see more international venues.
The WGC Champions tournament, first held in 2005, was awarded World Golf Championships status starting with the 2009 edition, becoming the fourth WGC tournament. In 2017, the WGC-Mexico Championship marked the move of half of the WGC events outside the United States.
The WGC events are among the most prestigious and high-profile tournaments outside of the majors, attracting almost all elite players who are eligible to compete. Winners generally receive 70 to 78 Official World Golf Rankings points, with major championships awarding 100 points. Tiger Woods dominated these tournaments in the early years, winning at least one event each year from 1999 to 2009.
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Frequently asked questions
World Tour Golf is an online multiplayer virtual golf game. It is played on actual golf courses located in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Canada, and Mexico. Players can play with friends and family, join a foursome, or start their own game.
WGT Media does not charge a fee to play the HD courses it has developed. However, there is a green fee for licensed non-HD courses. Players can earn everything required to play the game in-game without paying real money.
WGT Media uses helicopters equipped with cameras and GPS tracking systems to take thousands of high-definition photos of actual golf courses. Computer animation and Adobe Flash CS4 Professional are then used to create avatars and stream audio and video together for a seamless transition during gameplay.
Players are assigned to ""tiers" and "levels" that reflect their skill and amount of play, respectively. Players can only move up to higher tiers by facing standard playing conditions featuring longer tees and/or faster greens. They can "level up" by earning "experience points" through playing games, winning awards, etc.
