SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--World Golf Tour (WGT), the most realistic virtual golf game, today announced that it has passed the 100 million mark in total rounds of virtual golf played. Since launching in October 2008, WGT.com has become one of the largest golf sites in the world. Currently WGT.com has more than 1 million monthly unique visitors that are playing over 5 million rounds per month, and continuing to grow rapidly.
WGT players, most of whom are also real-world golfers, spend over 30 minutes per session playing golf online. With such long play-time, WGT currently delivers over 100 million online ad impressions per month to sponsors wanting to reach a highly-engaged golf audience.
“Our authentic approach to virtual golf is what has propelled us past the 100 million round mark and is what’s attracting more golfers and more sponsors to our game,” commented YuChiang Cheng, founder and CEO, World Golf Tour.
WGT celebrated this special milestone by giving the four players who played together in the 100 millionth round each 10,000 WGT credits for them to use on upgraded virtual golf equipment and entering tournaments.
About World Golf Tour
World Golf Tour is the most realistic online golf game. WGT recreates famous golf courses like Bethpage, Kiawah Island and St Andrews 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 at www.wgt.com, on Facebook, or in the Google Chrome Webstore. Players can choose to purchase WGT credits to upgrade their virtual golf equipment, compete against each other, and enter tournaments to earn prizes such as golf trips. Virtual golf equipment is available from WGT sponsors, including GolfSmith, LoudMouth, PING, and TaylorMade. WGT is the official online gaming partner of the USGA, R&A and LPGA and hosts virtual championships of many major golf tournaments. More at www.wgt.com.