WGT Golf + SkyTrak Golf Simulator - First Look & Review (World Golf Tour)

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WGT Golf - Our first look & review of WGT Golf Paired with the SkyTrak Golf Simulator. Also known as "World Golf Tour" by TopGolf, this iOS Based Software can be paired with a SkyTrak Golf Launch Monitor to play various top rated courses. Looking to Buy a SkyTrak? Email me at: a98cr125@gmail.com for the best information and pricing.
Watch as we take our SkyTrak Golf Launch Monitor hooked up to WGT Golf to take on the well known Wolf Creek Golf Course located in Nevada. This is the first time I have played a few holes on the WGT Golf Software and I will say it is quite different that most golf simulator software I have played. The real images are nice but it is a much different feel as they are static and not in a real 3D environment. I will demonstrate WGT Gameplay and show you driver, full shots, chipping, and putting. Please leave your thoughts in the comments along with any WGT Tips or things you can share about the game.
#wgt #golf #skytrak #review #wgtgolf #skytrakgolf #golfsimulator #simulator
About WGT Golf by TopGolf
World Golf Tour is the most realistic free online golf game, loved by more than 15 million players across the globe. It's the #1 top rated 3D online sports game, as seen on NBC Sports, Golf Channel, DirecTV, & Fox Sports. Built with cutting-edge GPS & 3D technology, this is not just a sports game, but the most accurate full game simulation available. Unlike many other popular online golf games, WGT Golf is not limited to a single platform. You can play WGT Golf on Windows PC, Mac, or your favorite mobile device (iOS, Android, Amazon).
WGT Golf includes:
Over 20 world famous golf courses
Head-to-head multi-player game mode
Realistic 3D golf simulation to recreate swinging, driving, chipping and putting from different lies on the fairway, rough, bunkers and greens.
World Golf Tour (abbreviated WGT Golf) is an online multiplayer virtual golf game. It is played virtually on actual golf courses located in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Canada and Mexico, using a patented 3D photorealistic georeferencing technology. Players can play with their family or friends, join a foursome, or start their own game. Players can choose and compete in a variety of virtual golf courses with up to four players at a time, play individually or enter into a skills challenge or in tournaments for prizes.
Co-founders of WGT Media Chad Nelson and YuChiang Cheng collaborated in 2006 to come up with a high-quality golf game simulation that could be played for free on the Internet, and compete with or surpass the visual quality of console video sports games. Part of the intended goal was to have a fully integrated social golfing network website. They recruited JF Prata and Phil Gorrow of Electronic Arts to build the physics game engine that interfaces the thousands of photographs of each golf course that are used to create the WGT Golf experience. WGT Media launched a demo of the site in 2007 and commenced an open beta test in October 2008. The first golf course WGT Media captured and developed for play was the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, located in South Carolina.
Because of its authenticity in photographing and using actual golf courses for game development, WGT Golf differs from standard console video sports games that are produced fully by computer graphics, rendered by animators. Using this particular process of game development, it can allow real golfers to play virtually on real golf courses at WGT Golf and then take that knowledge and experience out to the actual golf courses themselves to test their skills and ability. Members of the PGA have even practiced at WGT Golf before going to tournaments.
About SkyTrak
SkyTrak is a camera-based launch monitor that captures high-speed images of the ball immediately after impact. The images captured are used to measure parameters necessary to render shot shape and carry distance.
Your SkyTrak goes where you go. Practice and play rain or shine, 365 days a year, in the comfort of your home - even in limited space. Place a ball on a hitting mat or level ground and swing away.
SkyTrak enables you to input a series of desired variables and environmental factors such as weather and course conditions. This helps simulate real world golf and provides more accurate shot analysis. SkyTrak accurately captures, displays and contrasts your ball flight data. Key measurement parameters include: ball speed, launch angle, side spin, back spin, side angle and more. The system is embedded with its own rechargeable battery and serves as its own Wi-Fi hotspot so it can operate with no wires, cables or tethering. Connect wirelessly to a device and generate launch data in seconds.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:14 WGT Golf Overview
03:21 WGT Golf First Drive
06:36 WGT Putting Overview
09:45 Wolf Creek Hole 2
14:33 WGT Golf Wrap Up

Пікірлер: 80

  • @GolfSimulatorVideos
    @GolfSimulatorVideos3 жыл бұрын

    Looking to Buy a SkyTrak or any other Golf Simulator Hardware or Software? Email me at: a98cr125@gmail.com I have partners for 3D model design, wholesale access to all golf simulator related components and more. Thanks for watching!

  • @HeismanDavis
    @HeismanDavis3 жыл бұрын

    Another great video Jay! Keep em coming!

  • @GolfSimulatorVideos

    @GolfSimulatorVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I appreciate you watching

  • @scottbutterly8997
    @scottbutterly89973 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always 👏👏

  • @GolfSimulatorVideos

    @GolfSimulatorVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching 🍻

  • @mikeburton9340
    @mikeburton93403 жыл бұрын

    For an extra $99 a year I think its hard to beat WGT and even more if the person is limited to iOS and no gaming PC. You showed a very good example of how understanding the slope, lie condition, wind and green speed will impact the shots around these sensitive greens :) WGT is super critical when it comes to the short game. I think if you were to have studied the 2nd green in the same detail you did the 1st green you would have seen that huge slope behind the pin and then adjusted your chip (21 feet) to where it would have only flown just onto the green then it would have rolled out more closer to the hole. The putt coming back showed 12 inches uphill. Any chip that hits a 12 inch downhill slope is going to keep running in WGT and the putt coming back is always going to be slower than expected. We play tons of head to head matches on WGT and would love to get you into some of the monthly tournaments! Thanks for another awesome video and a honest review of WGT!

  • @GolfSimulatorVideos

    @GolfSimulatorVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah very very affordable add on, agreed. Yeah first time out playing really for sure a learning experience but good to show. Thanks for watching!

  • @kjc9293
    @kjc92933 жыл бұрын

    Great review, as more of an extra feature/software WGT is really good....some of the worlds best courses!!!

  • @GolfSimulatorVideos

    @GolfSimulatorVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I appreciate you watching 🍻

  • @ledsone9044

    @ledsone9044

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GolfSimulatorVideos my comment was nothing about your chip, I thought you did great. Just verifying what you said about not being totally realistic. Just wanted you to know that.

  • @dondant61
    @dondant613 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Hope to see more on WGT which is fun to play, especially against other players with Skytrak online. However, as you experienced, getting the ball to stop when chipping on is almost impossible most of the time. Makes it very frustrating.

  • @GolfSimulatorVideos

    @GolfSimulatorVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was wondering if it was just me! I was like, WOW, now that's slippery hahaha. Thanks for watching

  • @T1N_MAN_55
    @T1N_MAN_553 жыл бұрын

    I've only ever played WGT on their mobile app and the runouts on chipping is exactly the same. You almost always have to play short on your approach shots and allow for runout. But I do love the extra that you have to calculate for elevation/wind/rough/sand.

  • @GolfSimulatorVideos

    @GolfSimulatorVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah this is the same iOS app just using SkyTrak. Thanks for watching 🍻

  • @ben_joven
    @ben_joven4 ай бұрын

    great video, want this same set up with the SkyTrack. Btw 9:48 the play is driver over the big rock formation on the right, wedge in

  • @GolfSimulatorVideos

    @GolfSimulatorVideos

    4 ай бұрын

    Yeah, I was just showing a demo. Happy to get you any discounts I have available. Just feel free to shoot me an email. a98cr125@gmail.com

  • @per_growth
    @per_growth3 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Some questions please. 1) The skytrak has to be aligned (at least in practice mode) - in the WGT game mode - you touch your ipad to change your aim - this automatically adjusts the aim by shifting the image on the screen? 2) That bunker shot on the first hole - it looked more like a chip shot (I really don't think that shot would have cleared any bunker - unless you hit it clean) - doesn't the 30/40% lie reduction mean you have to hit it a bit harder than normal? 3) For the courses - does the pin placement change daily as well? Thanks! I really enjoy your videos!

  • @ramsinessapour8906
    @ramsinessapour89062 жыл бұрын

    Great video quick question would you recommend the skytrak OR the Ernest sports ES tour plus. It will be 100% indoors. My main concern is the accuracy of the shot shape, which would you recommend between the two, Thank you!

  • @mikebarfield1660
    @mikebarfield16603 жыл бұрын

    Nice quick introduction. Looks like it would be a fun one to play. Any trackman videos coming soon? I am ready for a full round play thru video whenever you can fit it in. Thanks for the variety..

  • @GolfSimulatorVideos

    @GolfSimulatorVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah it's a $99 option for people. I will see what I can do. Got really tied up installing a new desktop this week for the studio.

  • @mikebarfield1660

    @mikebarfield1660

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GolfSimulatorVideos No worries at all...i am ordering a desktop with a 3080 graphics card. Any suggestions about what memory and other things i need to play with trackman and just other games that require a lot of power would be very helpful..just when you get time.thank you.

  • @GolfSimulatorVideos

    @GolfSimulatorVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mikebarfield1660 graphics card is what really matters. 32GB Ram is plenty. I would get a 2TB m.2 for your drive

  • @mikebarfield1660

    @mikebarfield1660

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GolfSimulatorVideos alrighty. Thank you so much. I am going to get it going..

  • @clarkdrago
    @clarkdrago2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info, I'm thinking of purchasing the Skytrac along with the play and improve package. I was curious if the WGT software only runs on Apple IOS products or will it work with Android or Windows as well. Thanks for the great video!

  • @MOTOBLADE
    @MOTOBLADE3 жыл бұрын

    Planning on purchasing a skytrak within the next 2 weeks, will the WGT simulation work on a Samsung (android) tablet? If not, I will probably go with the Mevo+. Thanks in advance for any help you can give!

  • @ryankeener7175
    @ryankeener71752 жыл бұрын

    I’ve played WGT on my phone. My average score on all available courses is 67. You have to pay attention to the wind and aim accordingly. When aiming at a pin, keep the distance pin high and pay attention to uphill/downhill. A good example, if the pin is 10 ft away and it’s 3 inches downhill, that’s a 7 ft putt. The reason you missed the chip so badly on hole 2, you didn’t take into consideration that it was 10 inches downhill. You only needed to chip about 2 yards. You’ll get there with trial and error. By the way, my real hdcp is an 8. I think you mentioned on one of your videos that you are an 8 also. Hope all this helps.

  • @skeeteronthewater1568

    @skeeteronthewater1568

    9 ай бұрын

    And 8 handicap and your average is 67? 🤔

  • @ledsone9044
    @ledsone90442 жыл бұрын

    That chip run out was on standard greens, good thing it wasn't on tournament greens. It would have been in the rough.

  • @ThomasHoffDE
    @ThomasHoffDE2 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always with you channel. Do you recommend this or e6 for a Skytrak/iPad setup? Thanks !

  • @GolfSimulatorVideos

    @GolfSimulatorVideos

    2 жыл бұрын

    E6 is more robust for sure. I have many videos on that as well.

  • @codybell4317
    @codybell43173 жыл бұрын

    Any plans on doing a mevo+ trackman comparison video like you did with the Mevo and HD golf?

  • @GolfSimulatorVideos

    @GolfSimulatorVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can't set them both up at once because they interfere with each other.

  • @3dinteractivevirtualtour123
    @3dinteractivevirtualtour1232 жыл бұрын

    i just got my skytrak, do you have a video on how to connect wgt and skytrak?

  • @JedSkates1234
    @JedSkates12342 жыл бұрын

    I don’t know what club you chipped with but it was almost a foot downhill. That’s why it ran out.

  • @lucybgl
    @lucybgl2 жыл бұрын

    I have a Skytrak with the game Improvement software. I play TGC 2019 software. If I get the Play & Improve package, will I be able to play the WGT courses without hooking up another device? ie iPad?

  • @keithbowman5679
    @keithbowman56793 жыл бұрын

    I have WGT running on an old iPad along with the SkyTrak. I’m unable to hit anything longer than a 5 iron in my set up so thought I could get some fun out of playing a selection of par 3 holes. The experience is limited, chipping a lottery and almost always take the auto putts as attempting to putt will add at least 4 to my score. I’m a 5 handicap so have a reasonable short game, I don’t want to adapt my stock shots and feel for WGT and then have to recalibrate back out on the course. I haven’t played with this as much I hoped as I thought it was a way to help improve my golf, have something that simulates being on a course and ultimately be fun. WGT for me falls on all 3 counts.

  • @GolfSimulatorVideos

    @GolfSimulatorVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Keith. The chipping seems to be a common issue most have. Thanks for watching

  • @keithbowman5679

    @keithbowman5679

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GolfSimulatorVideos I think we have to keep in perspective WGT was designed as a phone/ tablet app and its conversion into an entry level simulator product is an affordable entry into the world of golf simulation. I’m still undecided about upgrading to E6 and the additional cost involved. If I can get a realistic experience of being able to play a course once or twice a week during the winter months then it would be worth it.

  • @GolfSimulatorVideos

    @GolfSimulatorVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@keithbowman5679 agreed. I mentioned that a few times in other comments. Can be a fun app for $99.

  • @alasdairsutton1843
    @alasdairsutton18433 жыл бұрын

    Did you mirror your iPad to the projector? If so how did you get your projection to cover the whole screen? Thanks

  • @GolfSimulatorVideos

    @GolfSimulatorVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes just hdmi dongle. Using a iPad Pro 13" and 1920x1200 projector. It's all about resolution.

  • @Fishhawg
    @Fishhawg Жыл бұрын

    Honestly the graphics seem so so good to me but long irons seem to be very short for me for some reason. 6-4 iron very hard to hit 180-220 yards. Doesn’t feel right to me so wish the software could transfer the data from sky trak better.

  • @ryancoladonato3045
    @ryancoladonato30453 жыл бұрын

    I just bought the skytrack and am screen mirroring to my tv using my iPhone 12 Pro. Do you think there’s any “graphics advantage” using an iPad with a lighting adapter?

  • @GolfSimulatorVideos

    @GolfSimulatorVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

    The advantage would probably mainly be iPad could have higher resolution and is a more 4:3 format if you want it but iPhone is more 16:9 so for tv would be better. I think as long as you have a strong connection the mirror is as good of quality as adapter.

  • @nielsstone7956
    @nielsstone79563 жыл бұрын

    can you have more than 1 player when using this software

  • @mikebeesley5458
    @mikebeesley5458 Жыл бұрын

    I could be wrong but I don't think the pin placements ever change.

  • @tomcat6046
    @tomcat60462 жыл бұрын

    can more then one person can play at a time? As i understand you cannot play wgt on your pc?

  • @littlejohn6694
    @littlejohn66943 жыл бұрын

    Does WGT work with an ipad pro 12.9 inch? I want to play golf courses on my skytrak that should ship out soon, but do not have a gaming PC. Thx in advance!!!

  • @GolfSimulatorVideos

    @GolfSimulatorVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

    It should. You can download it without SkyTrak and try it out to test. Thanks for watching 🍻

  • @j1238066
    @j12380663 жыл бұрын

    I have Skytrak on order, would like to see how everything is connected together, I want to use it with samsung tablet , I don't have gaming pc, BTW I really enjoy all your videos

  • @GolfSimulatorVideos

    @GolfSimulatorVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi John, you will have to specify what exactly you mean. SkyTrak works with wireless. Thanks for watching

  • @j1238066

    @j1238066

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GolfSimulatorVideos How would I connect a projector to the Skytrak using just my tablet

  • @GolfSimulatorVideos

    @GolfSimulatorVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@j1238066 you don't connect the SkyTrak to a projector you connect whatever device is connected to the SkyTrak running software whether it be an iPad or computer etc.

  • @PanchoPringles
    @PanchoPringles11 ай бұрын

    I played WGT on my Skytrak a few years ago and found chipping to be exceptionally frustrating and unrealistic. I’m looking to build a home sim in my new place and struggling to decide if I want to break the Skytrak out of storage or get something new.

  • @GolfSimulatorVideos

    @GolfSimulatorVideos

    11 ай бұрын

    I found chipping very difficult as well. The new Play plan with include e6 15 courses etc for Skytrak+ which is a nice bonus. There are a ton of options though. Feel free to email me to discuss.

  • @TheAlamoToyota
    @TheAlamoToyota Жыл бұрын

    do you happen to know anything about the new sky trak coming out at the end of the month?

  • @GolfSimulatorVideos

    @GolfSimulatorVideos

    Жыл бұрын

    I will be covering it soon. Stay tuned!

  • @jergernice1
    @jergernice12 жыл бұрын

    any lie penalties or lie consideration like draw or fad bias depending on lie in the software?

  • @whitedime
    @whitedime Жыл бұрын

    how do you use it with the skytrak

  • @bryanturcotte9822
    @bryanturcotte98223 жыл бұрын

    Great video, indeed chipping is tricky ;). Join our Facebook group Skytrak Users WGT players to find online players and play some h2h contests and learn tips.

  • @anthonyandrea3968
    @anthonyandrea3968 Жыл бұрын

    "Looking for Devices" ... ugh, if I had a dollar every time I saw that on my iOs/Skytrak setup. Do you know if WGT has migrated to local multiplayer availability for 2023? To me that's the biggest lacking feature with WGT 2022. I'm switching to GSPro with local multiplayer, even if I have to buy a PC gaming laptop.

  • @jondoe6618
    @jondoe66183 жыл бұрын

    If this had any free courses like the mevo plus has I would already own it. Now I have to see if I can find space for the mevo plus. I am still stuck between the 2. What good is a simulator if you cant play with others at a course. $1000 just for courses is a little extreme in my opinion.

  • @GolfSimulatorVideos

    @GolfSimulatorVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

    There are actually many options for SkyTrak. You can do a $300 year subscription to E6, Creative Golf 3D etc. Check them all out. Thanks for watching

  • @jondoe6618

    @jondoe6618

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GolfSimulatorVideos Yea that is true. Ill have to make my mind up pretty quick. I never get to actually golf so this is my best option. Great vids my man!

  • @emmathompson3398
    @emmathompson33982 жыл бұрын

    Looking at purchasing one of these. Can you play multiplayer on this. As far as my understanding you cannot. Also, what is it compared to going out and playing these courses?

  • @anthonyandrea3968

    @anthonyandrea3968

    Жыл бұрын

    that is correct .. no local multiplayer capabilities with 2022 version. It's really a bummer. Hoping developers come to their senses on this, as not many other platforms designed for iOs.

  • @chrisdanner8080
    @chrisdanner80803 жыл бұрын

    Will WGT work with the Mevo+?

  • @GolfSimulatorVideos

    @GolfSimulatorVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

    No, right now I think it is only SkyTrak and PhiGolf.

  • @chrisdanner8080

    @chrisdanner8080

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GolfSimulatorVideos thanks. I’m looking for something other than E6 iPad

  • @GolfSimulatorVideos

    @GolfSimulatorVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@chrisdanner8080 check out my other videos like awesome golf that works on iPad and is a good price.

  • @denislingois

    @denislingois

    3 жыл бұрын

    I contacted WGT to ask if they can add Mevo+ support but they have no plan yet. It’s a pitty as i do like playing with WGT on my iPad.

  • @GolfSimulatorVideos

    @GolfSimulatorVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@denislingois yeah might be an agreement with SkyTrak

  • @nyxhc93
    @nyxhc932 жыл бұрын

    Android compatible?

  • @GolfSimulatorVideos

    @GolfSimulatorVideos

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm not sure. Just check the App Store. Thanks for watching

  • @CybekCusal
    @CybekCusal Жыл бұрын

    It's a travesty that skytrack doesn't offer an affordable sim software for PC. I'm not buying apple products.

  • @GolfSimulatorVideos

    @GolfSimulatorVideos

    Жыл бұрын

    Most are all PC based? Only the apps are iOS which is just WGT basic range and they also have a PC version of that. They have E6, TGC, and Creative Golf.

  • @CybekCusal

    @CybekCusal

    Жыл бұрын

    @@GolfSimulatorVideos I said "affordable" you seem to have missed that

  • @GolfSimulatorVideos

    @GolfSimulatorVideos

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CybekCusal that’s a loose term especially in golf, sorry. The difference between WGT and $300 e6 basic is minimal. Maybe check that out?

  • @ramsinessapour8906
    @ramsinessapour89069 ай бұрын

    I have a question.... So the graphics are this good on only an Ipad? so If i have a newer Ipad then it will look like the "photo realistic".... Last question consider everything and you could only use one software with your ST+ and REALISM was your objective what would you pick GSPRO E6 or WGT ( Also consider I have a "midlevel" gaming laptop

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