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WGT Golf Challenge

WGT Golf Challenge

Play a quick closest-to-the-hole challenge on championship golf courses around the world. Free online HD golf game.

What is WGT Golf Challenge?
'WGT Golf Challenge' is a free-to-play online golf game available as a Chrome extension. Set on championship golf courses worldwide, the challenge is to get as close as possible to the hole. Details of each course are accurately recreated in HD using patented technology, providing a true‐to‐life experience for golf enthusiasts. The game can be played in a web browser without any downloads or fees, though optional purchases can enhance gameplay. WGT has official partnerships with the USGA, Golf Channel, and popular golf equipment brands.
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Users: 200,000+
Rating: 3.80 (1,706)
Version: 45.0.0 (Last updated: 2015-06-01)
Creation date: 2015-06-01
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 23.12K
URLs: Website
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Play a quick closest-to-the-hole challenge on championship golf courses around the world. This month's featured course is Chambers Bay, host of the 2015 U.S. Open Championship in June.

Also available in the Chrome Web Store is the "WGT Golf Game," a full version of the game where you can play every shot from drive to putt on over 20 different famous golf courses. Both games are free to play.

WGT Golf is the most realistic golf game on the web. WGT recreates famous golf courses like Bandon Dunes, Bethpage, Kiawah, Pebble Beach, Pinehurst, St Andrews and Valhalla in virtual reality using HD photography and patented technology. Each course is photographed from every angle, providing a true‐to‐life experience for golf enthusiasts.

WGT is played using a web browser without any downloads or fees. Players can choose to purchase WGT Credits to upgrade their virtual golf equipment, compete against each other and enter tournaments to earn prizes, including golf trips. Virtual golf equipment is available from WGT sponsors, including Callaway, Cleveland, Nike, Odyssey, PING and TaylorMade. WGT is the official online gaming partner of the USGA and Golf Channel.

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Pros
  • 3D and super realistic graphics
  • It's free to play at the beginning
  • Some users find the game enjoyable and the best golf game
Cons
  • Swing meter is inaccurate
  • Software glitches and game crashing
  • Issues with out of bounds shots
  • Poor animation especially when putting
  • Language barriers and equipment rental expiration
Most mentioned
  • realistic 3D graphics
  • one shot per hole limitation
  • inaccurate swing meter
  • software crashes and bugs
  • language limitations and difficulty in understanding the game
Recent reviews
بازی خیلی خیلی خوبیه. اما اینترنت سرعت بالا می خواد
by nader firuzy nader firuzy, 2014-08-29
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by Osama AL-Mosawy Osama AL-Mosawy, 2014-05-30
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by Fior Batista Fior Batista, 2014-04-30
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WGT Golf Challenge is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

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