WGT Golf Reviews

This is the most realistic golf game there is for iOS. The courses look beautiful and the head-to-head competition makes it matter more. Others have discussed the expensive balls that run out of hits quickly. Unfortunately, the free basic ball hurts your game badly. However, my biggest issue is the inconsistency in the AI. It actually seems like it chooses the winner at times. You consider the wind speed and direction, choose the best club for the shot, and determine what percentage of the power meter you want to hit with, based on the club’s maximum distance. With practice, you gradually get better at this process and you become more and more accurate. Unfortunately, there are times where the game decides that, regardless of your skills and how you play, your ball is going somewhere like a bunker, water hazard, or just way too far or short. Several times, I have had a ball go 20-30 yards beyond the club’s maximum distance while hitting at less than full power into a 15-20mph wind. This often happens when there is a bunker or water hazard behind the green and the game apparently wants me to go there. Of course, putting me in the water means the expensive ball I purchased is now lost and I have to pay more if I want to get a new one.
I think the most frustrating thing about these inconsistencies is that they seem to occur when I have been winning a lot and it feels like an attempt at keeping players relatively even.

Graphics are well done although views are inconsistent from course to course. Lots of cheats play, just like sandbaggers in real life. Lots of fake “hacks” and amateurs that run in 50 foot putts, make shoots from rough, traps, etc. to inches, etc.
The biggest issue is the game appears to decide who wins. Lots of putts left right on the lip when the putt has been hit with more than enough speed. Balls that go in hazards that the actual shot hit was nowhere close to the hazard. Chip ins, hole in ones that come from players with limited skills. Lot of an opponent running in a 30 foot putt on fast greens to tie and force a playoffs. Clubs going too far or only 80% of the distance they should, taking wind into consideration. Clubs that have different distances based on course you are playing.
I've pretty much loss my amusement with this game for these reasons. Same club, with same spin set...some check up and stop, next one rolls 5 feet past, next one backs up 10 feet. My favorite is the Pebble Beach the par four hole that you hit the second shot over the cliff to the hole below. The shot is downhill, but if you don’t play it like the shot is uphill, you will leave the shot well short. Nothing is right with what’s shown on that shot...you just have to learn to adjust from experience. Many Pinehurst holes play longer than shown...again you just learn vagaries of the game.

For the most part, game is true to form except for a few quirks …. some shots seem to find hazards if in straight line to flag. A pretty good player can make it to Master with clubs issued at inception. After that, near impossible to compete as distance to flag is much farther and most other players have much better clubs, thus their approach shots have a much better chance of being close to the flag. Better clubs & sponsorship awards that can give you more distance, slower meter speeds, better ball spin, putting forgiveness….. list can go on and on to the point of getting to a Legend tier is close to, if not impossible to obtain without spending $$$ or watching a ton of videos. As for surveys, I tried it at the beginning and never received anything as everyone I tried, was told I wasn’t eligible or something of the sort after answering numerous questions where they obtained much information. Game can be fun, get to exchange talk with your opponent. Probably best bit of advise would be “if you would be willing to spend $$$$ should you like the game and would like to get to a high level, go for it”. As for me, I probably spent $100, got the best clubs available, made it to Legend tier but I also watched a ton of videos.
Hit ‘em straight & keep smiling.

I’ve been playing this game for several years now. I will admit that it becomes addicting, and I’ve spent way more money on this game than is reasonable. No one held a gun to my head to spend money on this game, but as many of the reviews state on here, you’ll spend real money on club and ball upgrades without even realizing how much money you’ve spent over time. Also, as many have stated, the inconsistencies make this game frustrating as hell. I’ve reached the level of “master” and have played against supposed “amateurs” that play at a much higher level than their status would indicate, and lost to them. I don’t mind losing, but when I see the amount of coins they win, it’s much higher than what I would have won. How does that work?? Also, since reaching “master” level, my payout for a win is consistently less and less. The developers of this game have certainly created a cash cow for themselves. As many have stated, lose a ball that you paid real money for, your out of luck. Better pony up another $20 to buy more balls. It’s ridiculous. I know complaining about a video game seems petty and silly, but it appears that many people in these reviews are as fed up as I am and feel more than a little foolish for having been sucked in and spending money on it. At the end of the day, the only thing to do is delete it and cut off the money train.

After installing and playing a few games, I found my club distance / power used was not garnering the results it should. Believing it was due to the use of beginner clubs, I began investing in currency ($50 of packs) and bought some better equipment along with a MAX club bundle for $20. I quickly realized the clubs available get better as you rank you. The game does not explain this. After contacting WGT support and they declined to reimburse the credits / remove the crappy clubs I’ve now spent $70 on, I then realized there’s no in game Manuel. No website with information or manuel — NOTHING to explain how the currency systems, clubs + apparel and other things work. They expect the gamer to figure it out I suppose and spend lots of money along the way.

I’m using an iPhone 11 Pro Max and the game is buggy, slow - freezes up consistently. The camera angles are often frustrating as they are fixed and do not allow you to see the area of the course that you are playing on. Sometimes you will hit a ball and it will only go 10-25% of how far it should. Other times it may go further than you hit. All with wind and accuracy accounted for.

WGT really needs to update or rather OVERHAUL this game. Their lack of support is a real issue. I’ve never played a game that only allows you to get new items with currency not coins. You cannot buy the best clubs with coins in this game! You can’t even buy balls with coins. They only want your CASH!

So me and a buddy started playing this about 6 months ago and we’re incredibly addicted (in a good way). Problem as mentioned in other posts is that it becomes too expensive to be good. The best balls cost about $8 for three and u get about 2 1/2 rounds out of a ball. God forbid u lose one.
Another thing that zapped the fun out was getting leveled up. I was a tour pro and entered almost every tournament for 100 credits, I’d say I won about 10-15% of them and placed in about 30%. This was enough to win credits to pay for stuff. In that league -4 or so was a good score and u had a great shot to win, now I’m bumped up to Master and unless ur -15 under u don’t stand a chance so there’s no way to make credits. I suppose I could start over...again to get back the enjoyment of playing in tournaments, but it’ll cost me another $50-$60 bucks to get good clubs again. I’m convinced that some people have found a way to cheat the game. Sometimes I play people that get heartbeats in every single approach shot.
All in all it’s a fun game, but I wouldn’t recommend spending too much money as u will always be chasing better clubs. I would like to see the option to play in a foursome with ur club members and actually be able to pick what holes u could play.

WGT is a good game, fundamentally. The visuals are good and the competitive portion is as tough as would be expected from a higher end game The criminal portion of the game results from the VEM Program that the company bought from a group in Japan. It guarantees failed shots, at unpredictable times, when least expected. WGT guarantees better performance the more a player spends for ultra-high priced virtual equipment. Yet the more we spend, the worse our result, rather than the reverse, as promised. This is the result of the VEM Program. Our shots are long, short, left, and right. No corrections can be made to correct VEM shots. Any positive reviews are ultimately provided by company employees. A huge fail in customer service should be expected. Employees close accounts after complaints or suggestions. Points are stolen, especially after accounts are closed for no reason, equipment paid for are either not delivered or stolen. The Attorney General of California has opened an inquiry about WGT Golf. He responded to hundreds of complaints about WGT’s Illegal business practices. A word of warning…NEVER buy anything from WGT Golf! Play for free, as the game would be good if the results weren’t so crooked. Never complain or suggest. You won’t get a respone, your earned or bought equipment will disappear, and your account will be closed at the drop of a hat for bogus reasons.

Let’s point out a few things first. 1.) The game is free to play, but like most games, there are in-game purchases that can be made, if you like. Clubs, balls, etc can be purchased with REAL money, and make the game much more fun. No, you do not HAVE to buy this stuff, you can use free equipment and balls as much as you like. 2.) The game is very realistic, but like all games, there are things that could change/improve. If you want a perfect game, develop one yourself. 3.) WGT customer cafe is awesome. Let’s say you were playing a game and your phone died and you had to forfeit the match. There’s a good change WGT will credit you the coins you lost if you email them. The courses are amazing, equipment options are awesome and the tournaments they have are fun. My best advice. Start out with the free clubs and balls. Play in the low coin room games and learn as much as possible. A few months in, buy yourself a sleeve of decent balls and a good 3 wood (that you can use as a driver until you buy one). Good wedges in my opinion are the most important clubs in your bag. Have fun

Ok, so my level is currently at 101 with the status of champion, which does mean much other than I’ve logged a ton of games. Here’s the thing, everything is predetermined in this game. I’ve got some of the best clubs you can buy, balls with good to great assist aid and I’m pretty consistent at hitting ding on the swing meter. You can hit a perfect shot into a straight on headwind and end up 7 yards right or left. Other times, after an update, your irons will be 10-15 yards short, so over the course of the next couple of weeks you’ll begin to try to compensate for this (only to have them switch it back to completely screw you up). And don’t even get me started on how they change putting every other week. You have a better chance getting a fair game at the carnival. Then when you call them on it they respond with answers like “only a true golf fan would understand the nuances of the game). So after playing two years (and never getting a new course) I’ve decided to stop playing. I’m just sorry I lined their pockets for that long. One other thing, don’t even think about starting a club that’ll beat the Georgians, if it looks like you are, WGT will just give them the best of par 5’s repeatedly to ensure their victory. Don’t make suggestions (they won’t listen), just pay them and you MIGHT get a sarcastic response (if you get one at all). Way to ruin a gaming experience crooks.

WGT Golf is a great game and one of the most realistic and beautiful to play. I enjoy playing but am forced to put the game down at times because of the glaring inconsistencies in the AI. As stated by other reviewers you learn how to strike the ball correctly utilizing the correct club, ball, spin, accounting for wind direction and speed as well as green speed and break. Regardless, the AI takes over and provides it’s own shot results that makes no sense based on how you set up and executed the shot. It amazes me how unbelievably accurate someone in a Hack or Amateur status can be so deadly accurate with the most basic of clubs and balls. The ONE big thing I would like to see changed is people will quit a game for whatever reason and you have to wait sometimes up to two minutes before you find out they have forfeited the match. I believe if you forfeit a match you not only lose the match and coin (which is basically useless) but you should also lose 10 credits to your opponent also! The game allows you to select friends. I believe it should also allow you to Block players also. Some players are just “Jerks” in a virtual game.

Downloaded game and started to play it and realized it was not worth the time or money that they want you to put in just so you can get things. Every free spin I got was the same reward of 500 WGT coins which you use to upgrade appeal is what I found out. I have over 500,000 and can’t buy anything with them. Playing the game was just as bad. If you don’t hit the power meter in the perfect spot every time while putting which is almost to impossible to do you will miss you putt every time. When they line you up for your shots you aren’t even behind your player you are off to the side so you can’t even read the green. Same when you are hitting you second or third shots never behind your player like in other golf games. The wind is not even realistic. Had a 7-9 mph in my face with an 10 ft uphill shot saying 102 to the flag and hit my PW(which if I hit it 100%is 115 yards) hit 3/4 power maybe little more and completely flew over the green. How is that possible with wind in face and up hill shot. The game wants you to dump 100s and 100s of dollars in it so you can get new clubs and balls and everything else. Out of all the courses you can only play a few because the others only have challenges so you can’t even play the full course. I really wouldn’t waste your time downloading or playing this game unless you want to spend that kinda of money.

WGT is a good app, but it leaves much to be desired. It is not real golf, and it does not approximate golf in real life. Don’t get WGTGolf if you believe that golfing is for free. The Temptations to upgrade your equipment is overwhelming, as the base level equipment is horrid. You can play this golf game, And imagine you are on the course you are playing, but don’t kid yourself – – you are playing a game, not the real course. There is an inherent defect in this game, and it is the cost of new equipment, which is always available, and always necessary to improve your game. The colleagues in your country club can be helpful, or disturbed. You will be approached for changing your equipment. You will be approached for “gifting” equipment to Opponents, and colleagues in your club. Whether you succumb or not it’s up to you. The game can be expensive, but it is fun. It is addicting, but it is fun. Lastly, you will meet players that you will envy, and you will meet opponents that are up noxious and even obscene. The bottom line? If you love golf, you Will take on the challenge of the game, and you will seek improvement over the situations provided by the game. Play and you shall be satisfied, only if you continue playing.

So after reading several “negative” reviews, I felt compelled to say something. First, and foremost...
The WGT support staff, is second to NONE!! I have had a couple minor issues, that when I emailed the support staff, were answered typically within 24 hours. Every time, no questions asked, they made it right. Also, as for the complainers about “wind”, “having to buy clubs to compete”, “weird camera angles”... pull up your big boy/girl pants and think about real life. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!! Like “real life”, you need to practice... ALOT!
Also, do you think the “pros” use starter clubs?! If you want to do well, PLAY ALL THE TIME, AND GET GOOD CLUBS AND BALLS!! I have been playing this game for a little over 3 months, and I’m hooked! Yes, I have spent a substantial amount of money... but, I also like to win. There are no “participation trophies” here... If that’s what you’re looking for, look elsewhere. If you want the most realistic golf game,(outside of real game, and yes I am a golfer),than this is it!!
So stop whining, and start practicing, earning/buying better clubs!

There is a reason why Apple’s App Store is the most reviled of any Apple service. Apple ruined the music purchase process and app selection and price gouging has ruined WGTGolf selection process. Back to this garbage. You’ll see that during installation, WTG attacks the user with a series of privacy violations by requesting access to every privacy option on the device. I’m sure that it is critical that WTG monitor the owners activity across every app even when their golf app is inactive, which is nothing more than a front to obtain your personal information for future exploitation. WTG, like the others are guilty of the old, worn out model of “pay to play” and privacy exploitation. Is there any valid reason for WTG to monitor your activity OUTSIDE of WGTGolf? This is not a game but an app that mines users personal information / activity while engaging in predatory financial practices. Did I mention after refusing WTG’s access / monitoring request, I was unable to create a profile “server error.” The children at WTG fail to comprehend that they stand to make more money and improve retention if they would discontinue the unethical business practices and stick too the one-time (no strings attached) charge, i.e, $9.99. Likewise, you'd be better off downloading a gambling app and blowing your money.

This is an awesome app for anyone but especially for big golf fans. The courses you’re provided to play look so realistic. The trajectories you play on your shots are very accurate. HOWEVER, often I’m without a driver and/or 3 wood in my bag. It limits you on par 5s and especially when playing head to head against someone with those clubs in their bag. There are times you’re able to rent these clubs, but it seems silly that you even have to. It appears you can purchase (yes buy) such clubs, but really who wants to pay to have virtual golf clubs for a VIDEO GAME?! Plus there doesn’t seem to be a forum or Q&A on how you earn the ability to rent. There sure are a lot of “pop ups” knowing you to purchase clubs, apparel, credits, etc. And perhaps that’s the point of little available information. They want to get you sucked in. We all want to be the best, right? Well, then you’re going to have to pay up. Having said all that, though, it’s a very entertaining game and it has a lot of great attributes.

Been a few months, deleated ! Just too frustrating just a money pit, nothing more! Have to agree, it’s rigged, win 1 lose 2 or three, keep paying. Good graphics, great feel, but it’s all about separating you from your money, you may have 50 or 80 rating playing a 20 but if it’s his turn to win no matter how well yo hit you ball or putt it will find water, or become a “lost” ball or trickle off the green, or end up an inch in the rough with no chance of hitting the green. Happens over and over, you will be disappointed or frustrated thinking you know your getting the hang of it, but no.
It’s been a few months now, and I’m finally done, when “coins” are out so will I be... you cannot win, only lose slowly, now matter how good you think you are, it is designed to take your money. Period! Like being able to “chat” love to play, but I make plenty of mistakes myself, don’t need a game making them for me to in sure a high loss record. I can manage that myself.
So another 20 bucks, another dump in the sewer, designed to keep the money going from your pocket to theirs, great graphics, great feel, just need to get the designers out of the way, but it’s all about taking your money, make NO MISTAKE about that. You will lose far more then you win!!!

My wife got me Phigolf for my birthday. My family and I love that thing too. Phigolf recommends downloading two apps. The Phigolf app is mandatory to use the device, but WGT is recommended, not required. However, you can’t play the Phigolf app courses and challenges without the swing stick. Still no big problem, because you get to enjoy your virtual golf with WGT, with or without the swing stick or other swing sensors you might own.

WGT reminds me of Tiger Woods Golf that was offered on game systems back in 2005. Nice PlayStation or Xbox like graphics and functionality. Several options of play modes, courses, challenges, and the ability to customize the game in so many ways makes WGTGolf attractive to players of all ages.

The bonus of playing real courses from around the world that look amazingly accurate to the real thing, that really sells WGTGolf. A wide selection of clubs and clothing options lets you set up your player style, bag, and customize your avatar to your liking.

Like the title reads, this is a really fun mobile app golf simulation. And with several real courses to choose from, it offers a nice variety. I can only imagine how much effort has gone into getting the course and environments correct. The head-to-head mini-matches are a lot of fun, too, and the developers did well to allow those to be a full round or just one hole.

That said, while I fully support the developers need to make a profit from the game, the in-app purchases are very expensive if you choose to go that route. Yes, the user can play the full range of gameplay offered without spending more money, but at a distinct disadvantage. While apparel upgrades, which improve certain performance stats, are earned through competition, better gear really can make a difference in this game. Without the very rare great deals (IMO), the user could need to spend hundreds of dollars over time to get the most enjoyment from the game. And while I have chosen to spend a few bucks on it, I’d rather save those dollars for real golf equipment.

WGT is a decent game because there are lot’s of courses to choose from and you can compete head to head or play by yourself. There are 3 minimum aspects that detract from the experience. 1) the club you use is chosen for you and although you can change it, the info provided i.e. yardage, elevation, wind is not reliable. So there develops a mistrust that is not beneficial. 2) When playing a match w a low handicap master your ball goes anywhere but where you aim it. Shots that you make all the time suddenly go bunker, water, or lost. Obviously this is due to coding which alters the chances of you performing well against a player who has a higher rating. 3) For creative players who know how to get all kinds of shot characteristics out of each club, you will be supremely disappointed. For instance if you prefer to use a putting stroke with a 7iron from the 2nd cut to cozy up or hole your putt, forget about it. Subtlety is not possible with the wedges and even drawing and fading from the tee is not real but manufactured. Any golfer knows that a draw is created by slightly closing the face to the path and just the opposite for a fade. It’s apparent that the developers don’t play actual golf. Too bad.

This is my second review: WGT CHEATS!

1. I get so frustrated in head to head play when the person who shoots second - especially in a tiebreaker - has a huge advantage after watching the first players ball. I play golf clash and myself and everyone I talk to hate tie breakers. Leave it as a tie. You can both shoot a birdie but you can still be handed a loss if you hit first in the tie breaker - not fun. Should have larger rewards for birdie, not beating random player of skill you have no control over.
2. I am disincentivized to be promoted to the next level because the tees are moved back and I can’t reach the green in 2 on a 512 yard par 4. I get it, pay for better clubs, but still no incentive to move up.
3. The shot meter is uncreative. I should be able to slice and hook by accident, or draw and fade on purpose. This can be done by closing stance and club face. Low or high shots by ball position. Everything is so impressively realistic. Why not go all out.
4. When I was awarded club rental, all the players I played against suddenly had upgraded clubs as well. What is the point?

Lowered to 1 star. Are your programmers drunk or meth heads? Algorithm for wind and putting changes with every hole. Was a lot of fun at the beginning when you didn’t know any better. The game is plagued with server connection issues, I’ve lost many games including ones where I spent money on golf coins for a country club pass, due to game freezing in middle and not allowing reconnection, then saying I forfeited. Next issue is the sheer amount of cheating in the game. Every single tournament top fifty players can some how score a birdie or eagle on every single hole in a row, with no putting guide assist (turned off in tourneys). You will never win a tourney unless you play on pc and download the cheat overlay apps that tell u exactly where to hit and how much. Third, we deal with an issue where it seems like “off days” are built into the algorithm, where some days no matter how you aim or hit the meter, it goes completely bonkers. Last, we deal with a flawed player matching algorithm, where level 70 players are matched with level 120 legends where one person can’t even make the fairway off the tee and other eagles. This is my own personal frustration because I happen to be in the diamond and platinum tiers, and it’s all people playing for years who’ve spent more than $100 on the game to buy clubs. They have some, A LOT of work to do…lots of people are on the verge of uninstall.

Great graphics, nicest look at the course. Only complaint might be on some shots it doesn’t show the landing. And on ranked games you have no meter to let you know how hard your putting. Creating many 4 putt situations. Stupid things such as putting the hole behind the shooters leg so you can’t watch the ball roll, Or taking a reverse look at a landing area and having the view come from a blimp 300 yards behind you and unable to land your ball in a fairway due to the poor visuals. Another one is just as your ball approaches the lip of the cup the camera angle changes only to have missed the shot during the camera flip. When I want a reverse look that’s exactly what I want 180* view not a 90* view so I can’t make wind adjustments or view the lay of the green. It’s stupid. But I like most everything else about the game. Well except 30 mile per hour wind. Who the heck plays golf in 30 mile an hour wind. That’s dumb. Playing head to head you should be able to exclude courses like st Andrews that is a pain in the ask coarse I wouldn’t play if they flew me there and paid for everything. Stupid buildings you have to shoot over, it’s ridiculous. Also I spent money on 2000 credits and 36 hours and several emails later still no credits. All the money they have and still will rip you off given the chance.