Location: Royal Portrush Dunluce Links
Dates: July 17–20
Course Settings: Back Tees | Hard | High Wind | Very Fast Greens
Format: Stroke Play (PWTP – Play With the Pros Event)
The Virtual Golf Association Pro Tour heads across the pond for the VGA UK Open Championship, hosted at the legendary Royal Portrush Dunluce Links — a challenging seaside test steeped in history and shaped by the winds of Northern Ireland. As the PGA pros battle for the Claret Jug in real life, our VGA Pros will face the same course in virtual form, bringing the Play With the Pros (PWTP) energy to life!
With 20 players locked in, this field is packed with rising stars and proven contenders. Among the names to watch:
🇺🇸 Jon McGregor (Scraun) – Fresh off several strong finishes, he kicks off the tournament Thursday at 1:00 PM PT.
🏴 Grant Fraser (Grantfyf.2014) – The Scottish striker tees off Friday and brings local flair and experience to the UK links.
🇺🇸 Anthony Ward (Jackmouve) – Always dangerous, he’ll look to tame the dunes in the Friday 2:00 PM PT group.
🇺🇸 Mike Achtziger (thegreensmonster) and 🇺🇸 Derek Douthwaite (WBC_DoggNutta1) – Saturday’s 6:00 PM PT duo could produce fireworks on the closing leaderboard.
Keep an eye on those Friday morning tee times as well — with Jack Petersen, Skyler Cornell, Jeff Schramm, and Reiss Holt all going off early, there's a strong chance the clubhouse lead is posted before Saturday’s final wave begins.
This week is more than just about birdies and bogeys — it’s about holding your nerve on one of the hardest layouts in the game. The swirling coastal winds, punishing rough, and undulating greens will separate the creative shot-makers from the cautious.
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