Are you a college student who loves golf? Nextgengolf and WGT (World Golf Tour by Topgolf) have teamed up to offer a unique virtual competition bringing college students together to compete in the inaugural WGT Collegiate Open at Kiawah Island's Ocean Course. Sit at home or in these chairs on the 18th at Kiawah to play.
February 1st-28th 2021
I love staying connected with my friends and club golf team through the WGT app as we continue to learn remotely. We love that the golf feels real and it is even more fun with a lot of players.
NCCGA Club President
Get Started
REGISTER FOR THE TOURNAMENT:
HOW TO PLAY:
- Download the WGT app on your device HERE
- Complete the in-game tutorial if you are new to the game
- Select "Game Modes"
- Click "Tournaments"
- Click "My Tournaments"
- Enter code "nccgaco1"
- Click "PLAY NOW"
- Hit 'em straight and have fun!
RULES:
- Must be an active college student to participate and have registered for the tournament.
- There is no cost to enter the tournament
- All tournament rounds must be completed by Feb 28th at 5:00 EST
- All players may submit only (1) entry in tournament play
- No cheating of any kind including but not limited to: duplicate accounts, account sharing, cheats, fake personal information etc.
- In the event of ties, the tournament committee will break ties based on a scorecard playoff
- Winners will be announced via Instagram live at @NCCGA on March 1st, 2021
WIN PRIZES:
- 1st will receive a Precision Pro Rangefinder
- 2nd place will win a $50 dollar Amex gift card
- 3rd place will win two dozen Srixon golf balls
- 100th place one dozen Srixon golf balls
- Last place NCCGA Club Golf Tee shirt (we still love you)
The WGT app is one of the greatest ways we as a golf community can continue to stay engaged while we continue to learn and live remote. WGT offers a great blend of difficulty, immersion and fun to bring a total golf experience to your finger tips. The WGT Collegiate Open is a great way to challenge your skills up against fellow college students from across the country and be able to check out Kiawah Island, host site of the 2021 PGA Championship!
Connor Brown, Nextgengolf - PGA of America
Register to win
Questions?
If you need additional help, contact Connor Brown (connor@nccga.org)
FAQ
How much does the tournaments cost?
The WGT Collegiate Open is completely free of charge. WGT can be downloaded through your mobile app store
Can anyone compete?
Everyone who is a currently enrolled college student is able to compete
What can I win?
Prizes include a rangefinder, mobile launch monitor and golf balls
