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Introducing Worldwide Virtual Golf

Published

11 years ago

Aug 3, 2015

There’s a new player in the golf tournament space and a new way for you and your golf buddies to engage in friendly competition — no matter where you are in the world.

Worldwide Virtual Golf, a website/service launched earlier this year, allows users to compete against friends in smaller tournaments of their own creation as well as larger competitions as WGC adjusts for the specific course a golfer is teeing it up on.

“WVG Handicap Algorithm calculates scores based on USGA course Slope Ratings, and factors out course difficulty so that scores represent golfers’ talent and proficiency at the sport.” – CEO David Beaver

The site is also optimized for mobile for on-course score entry.

WVG will eventually transition to a pay-for-membership model, but for now, everyone that joins from now until Dec. 31 will get a free year of membership.

CEO David Beaver was kind enough to answer a few questions about the company.

How did things get started for Worldwide Virtual Golf?

My dad came up with the concept, and he did all the coding and the basic website layout. I came on about six months ago and kind of streamlined things, and we’re relaunching here.

What was the initial opportunity your dad saw?

We wanted to add more competition to the traditional golf game. My dad was always interested in tournaments and players having more tournament fun more often.

He developed this algorithm, the Worldwide Virtual Golf algorithm, which takes the course and par information and factors out that aspect.

There’s not a lot tournaments out there. With our site, you can play them every weekend.

How do you briefly explain the concept to the layperson?

It’s really about adding a greater sense of competition to regular golf. It allows golfers from around the world to compete on different courses and even on different days.

So, every time you head out to the course you could be competing against friends in different states and golfers in other countries.

How does the process work?

If you’re doing a private tournament, you have to first create a group. Then you invite the guys you want to play with and go over to the tournament page and create the tournament with however many rounds of golf you’re going to require. You go out and play your rounds, then you come back and upload your score onto the site.

So it’s been a year since the initial concept?

Yeah. It’s been a year since the initial concept. We’ve been running for a couple of months and just finished a quick redesign.

What’s next?

We’ll be implementing prize tournaments: Official sponsored tournaments where you’ll be able to win some cash or some clubs possibly.

We’re going to be rolling out tracking on the website for each individual member, so you’ll be able to see all the scores and course information. That’s going to be implemented in six months to a year.

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GolfWRX’s Father’s Day Gift Guide (2026)

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1 day ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

A reminder from your friends at GolfWRX: Father’s Day is June 21. And as we do every year, we’re rounding up the best gifts for dad.

As we say every year, there’s no better golf-related Father’s Day gift than a round of golf with pops. Be it a country club or your favorite muni, take the time to get together to play 18 if you can.

Let’s get to the gifts.

Ghost Golf Qualifier Diamond Polo

We like the new polos that Ghost is offering, as the fabric and fit are so good. These new Qualifier Collection polos breathe well, are lightweight, stretch with your swing, and of course look great. You can wear them on the course, in the office, or just out at a casual event and they will fit right in.

Buy here.

STR8-Strip Grip Tape Remover

If your dad is an equipment aficionado and tinkers with his clubs, this tool works wonders. Removing grip tape has never been easier, just put a little head on the tape and the STR8-Strip peals it right off the shaft without any damage.

Buy here.

Why Golf: Putting Thing

When it comes to practice, it is good to have a purpose. This “Putting Thing” sure does it. We know from personal experience how challenging it can be and how rewarding it is on the practice green. This also provides some competition for your kiddo to see who will unload the dishwasher or do the next chore around the house.

Buy here.

OluKai Lae‘ahi Men’s Breathable Slip-On Shoes

Riding to and from the course in style and comfort is always a good thing. If you’re in a hurry, it’s a nice feature to slide into your shoes and get to the tee time. For the post-game shoe, at your locker or while putting your clubs away in the car. Nice to slide into a shoe that looks good anywhere. Pair that with meeting the family for dinner, no need to change!

Buy here.

Therabody Theragun Relief

A little wellness goes a long way. Keeping loose is a good way to go when it comes to the weekend game or treatment during the week. If there is a little ache or pain, the Theragun is there to help out. Help loosen up the back for a pre-game warm-up or cool-down.

Buy here.

World Cup golf apparel

Something for the soccer dads. Embrace the World Cup fever this summer on the course with custom gear to support the nation of your choice.

Buy here.

FootJoy Pro SL spikeless golf shoes

Give the old man a break and save his feet with the Footjoy Pro SL Men’s Spikeless Golf Shoes for some added comfort on the course.

Buy here.

Bushnell Wingman 2 GPS speaker

Combine all the hits as well as some game improvement with the Wingman 2 Golf GPS Speaker by getting audible distance readings from 38,000+ courses worldwide through the Wingman 2 remote or speaker.

Buy here.

Personalized Titleist Pro V1 golf balls

The No. 1 ball in golf is a safe bet, and the Pro V1 fits the largest chunk of the bell curve if you don’t know what ball pops plays. Add personalization for a, well, personal touch!

Buy here.

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Tour Photo Galleries

Photos from the 2026 OccuNet Classic

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

With the PGA Tour across the border in Canada this week, GolfWRX Tour Photographer Greg Moore stayed stateside and headed to the OccuNet Classic presented by Amarillo National Bank in Amarillo, Texas.

It’s always interesting to see what the guys are playing on the KFT, and this week certainly hasn’t disappointed so far, with some incredible wedge stamping on display.

Check out links to all our albums below.

General Albums

2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT) – Monday #1

WITB Albums

Pullout Albums

Luke Potter’s custom Cameron putter – 2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT)

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From the GolfWRX Classifieds: Scotty Cameron GOLO 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

Will Schube

At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @HuskerFlyer is sharing a Scotty Cameron GOLO with a BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition shaft. While the putter is certainly enviable, the Augusta-inspired shaft is equally noteworthy.

From the listing:

Scotty Cameron Golo 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition Scotty Headcover 34″ $375

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules.