The tour has partnered with Golf5 eClub to bring a virtual, competitive golf experience to metaverse users.
It is only available to Golf5 eClub members who can compete with each other on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. It will be held from November 17th to November 20th.
The new VR game was developed by AAA Game Studios. It can be downloaded on the Oculus app and played there. Those physically attending the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai can also participate. A special location there will have the opportunity.
This is one of the first major tournaments in any sport to be held virtually. As technology progresses and virtual and augmented reality become more popular, tournaments like this will pop up, but this could very well be a landmark example.
What the executives are saying about DP World Tour Championship Metaverse Challenge
According to the European Tour, Keith Pelley, European Tour CEO, said:
Daniel van Otterdijk, Chief Communications Officer at DP World, added:
He added, saying they wanted to be at the forefront of technological advancements:
Antonio Marin, founder and CEO of AAA Games Studios, also said:
He went on, adding that they believe it will be an authentic experience:
The tournament begins on Thursday, so be sure to join the eClub if you are interested in participating. Check out the official European Tour website for more information.
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