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+
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.

User reviews

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Pros
  • 3D graphics are great and realistic
  • Good interface and easy to understand
  • Interesting courses and gameplay
  • Some players love the game
Cons
  • Inaccurate swing meter
  • Game freezes and crashes regularly
  • Too many bugs affecting gameplay
  • Difficulties with in-game purchases and language barriers
  • Animations of player character are poor
Most mentioned
  • Game is not as enjoyable due to bugs and crashes
  • Players appreciate the graphics and realism
  • Frustration with swing mechanics
  • Mixed feelings about gameplay quality
Recent reviews
This Is Garbage
by Jeremy Donoghue, 2019-02-25
Don't get it. Not good software.
by Dan, 2017-11-11
you only get one shot per hole. this isn't golf...
by Connor Peckham, 2017-05-23
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