Wayne Stopak Crowned 2009 Virtual U.S. Open Champion

SAN FRANCISCO--(Business Wire)--
The United States Golf Association (USGA) and World Golf Tour (WGT) are pleased
to announce Ohio resident Wayne Stopak, known as NASAGolfer, the inaugural
Virtual U.S. Open Champion with a round of 66, four strokes under par. Stopak
qualified with a score of 68 and has been a member of World Golf Tour since
October 2008. Along with the title, Stopak received a Virtual U.S. Open trophy
and an invitation to be a guest of the USGA at the 2010 U.S. Open at Pebble
Beach Golf Links.

"I`m not sure what the pros feel when they win a major tournament, but I can`t
imagine anyone feeling much better than I do at this moment," said Wayne Stopak,
2009 Virtual U.S. Open champion. "It definitely was the toughest test in golf
that I`ve had to face. I`m very thankful to the USGA and WGT for hosting the
event."

More than 187,000 players from 181 countries entered the qualifying rounds with
234 making the cut at even par, 70. The top score of the qualifying round was
played by AvatarLee with a 61. The toughest holes of the championship round
proved to be 5 and 15 which received more double bogeys than any other.

"We wanted the fans to have a real way to interact with the championship this
year," said Alex Withers, Managing Director, Digital Media for USGA. "The
feedback we`ve received has been incredible and we`re looking forward to
offering more online opportunities to golf fans."

"The response we`ve seen from the golf community is gratifying," said YuChiang
Cheng, CEO of World Golf Tour. "We created World Golf Tour to offer golfers the
best experience next to being on the actual course. The thrill of playing in the
U.S. Open is a dream for many, and now they`ve had a taste of how it feels."

The pressure was definitely felt by all who made the qualifying cut. Bart6961,
who tied for second, attested to that.

"I thought I was going to give NASA a run for it with -4 after the first 6
holes, but the pressure got to me," explained Virtual U.S. Open runner-up
Bart6961.

A number of players expressed their gratitude on wgt.com. Among them was
qualifier Middle4Man.

"Thanks again to WGT for the opportunity to play in `our` U.S. Open," said
Middle4Man. "I can't count the times I've played a championship round of golf in
my mind, but to actually play a round for something at stake was a thrilling
experience."

The virtual Bethpage Black course can now be played on World Golf Tour`s site
(www.wgt.com), home of the most authentic virtual golf experience. Fans of the
online golf experience can test their skills on tournaments currently underway
such as the People vs. the Pros Open on the virtual Ocean Course at Kiawah
Island.

World Golf Tour most recently announced it will be adding the Old Course at St.
Andrews to its online course offerings in July. Its current courses include
Bethpage Black, The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, Wolf Creek and Bali Hai.

About World Golf Tour (WGT)

World Golf Tour (WGT) offers the most authentic online golf experience, making
the game of golf accessible and affordable to all. With its patented no-install
HD technology and free-to-play social networking format, WGT enables players to
tour exclusive courses worldwide, learn the rules of the game, test equipment,
and stay connected with friends. WGT`s partner sponsors such as Pinehurst Resort
and Kiawah Island Resort provide exclusive luxury benefits such as premium
products, prizes and tournament purses. For more information, please visit
www.wgt.com.

About the USGA

The United States Golf Association is golf`s governing body in the USA and
Mexico, a combined area that includes more than half the world`s golfers and
golf courses. We are passionate about, dedicated to and experts in the game of
golf. Based on a shared love and respect for golf, we preserve its past, foster
its future and champion its best interests for everyone who respects and enjoys
the game. Each season, we conduct the U.S. Open, U.S. Women`s Open, U.S. Senior
Open and 10 national amateur championships, including the U.S. Amateur and the
U.S. Women`s Amateur. The USGA also writes and interprets the Rules of Golf,
regulates and tests golf equipment, provides research-based turf management
expertise, maintains the USGA handicap and course rating system, celebrates the
history of the game and supports grassroots programs through its "For the Good
of the Game" initiative. For more information about the USGA, please visit
www.usga.org.

United States Golf Association
Dave Fanucchi, 908-234-2300
dfanucchi@usga.org
or
World Golf Tour
Jennifer Nichols, 415-277-4912
wgt@allisonpr.com

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