EA Sports PGA Tour releases trailer ahead of launch next week, Augusta National to host Road to the Masters Invitational

Ready to play Augusta National and other major venues?

We’re a week away from the new EA Sports PGA Tour video game dropping, and a new trailer teases fans for what’s in store.

The new trailer shows a sneak peek at Pebble Beach and Bay Hill. It also features an online multiplayer match and showcases the upcoming game’s stunning, realistic visuals and state-of-the-art course mapping technology. The game will come out April 7.

EA Sports PGA Tour will be the exclusive home of all four men’s majors, including the Masters. Players will be able to compete in the Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open and Open Championship at numerous host courses, including all 2021 and 2022 venues.

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The 2023 major championship courses will be released at a later date. Additionally, players can compete in the top amateur championships including the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, the U.S. Amateur and other elite international amateur events. Players can also compete in the LPGA’s Amundi Evian Championship.

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A look at Augusta National Golf Club in. EA Sports PGA Tour. (Photo: EA Sports)

Last week, Augusta National Golf Club announced it would host  the “Road to the Masters Invitational ” on Sunday following the conclusion of the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals. Celebrity participants will assemble to compete in the EA Sports PGA Tour: Road to the Masters video game. 

Road to the Masters Invitational will stream live Sunday from 6-8 p.m. EDT. 

Price will be $69.99 for the standard edition and $84.99 for the deluxe edition, which gives players access to numerous add-ons, like three-day early access to the game and Augusta National, Players Championship gear, the Grand Slam gear bundle, a Scotty Cameron putter in-game, 1,500 premium PGA Tour points, a PGA Tour XP Bundle and Masters gear.

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The 28 golf courses in the video game:

  • Augusta National
  • St. Andrews
  • Pebble Beach
  • The Country Club
  • Southern Hills
  • TPC Sawgrass
  • East Lake
  • Wilmington Country Club
  • TPC Boston
  • TPC Southwind
  • TPC Scottsdale
  • Whistling Straits
  • PGA West
  • Quail Hollow
  • Torrey Pines
  • Kiawah Island Ocean Course
  • Chambers Bay
  • Banff Springs
  • Wolf Creek
  • Bay Hill
  • Liberty National
  • Harbour Town
  • Riviera Country Club
  • Tara Iti
  • Top of the Rock
  • Bandon Dunes
  • Evian Resort
  • Teeth of the Dog

The 9 golfers in the video game:

  • Scottie Scheffler
  • Cameron Champ
  • Xander Schauffele
  • Sungjae Im
  • Nelly Korda
  • Lexi Thompson
  • Jordan Spieth
  • Tony Finau
  • Hideki Matsuyama

Source for courses and golfers: easports.com.

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Augusta National to host celebrity video game challenge on eve of 2023 Masters Tournament week

Now on the tee: a celebrity video game challenge.

A year ago, it was the members of Dude Perfect using baseball bats and hockey sticks while they played Amen Corner for their popular YouTube channel subscribers.

Last week, a hip new commercial with a lot of young people having a good time was unveiled.

Now on the tee: a celebrity video game challenge.

Yes, the Green Jackets are working to appeal to the cool kids, and it seems to be working.

On Sunday, April 2, after the Drive, Chip and Putt and ahead of the first Monday practice round, Augusta National Golf Club will host the “Road to the Masters Invitational” in the club’s Press Building in front of a live audience. You can watch the official teaser for this event here.

The event will help hype the new EA Sports PGA Tour: Road to the Masters, which will be available on April 7.

The April 2 livestream will start at 6 p.m. ET and run for two hours and can be found in a variety of places:

  • Masters.com
  • @TheMasters on Twitter, YouTube and Facebook
  • @EA on Twitch
  • @EASPORTSPGATOUR on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube
  • @EASPORTS on Facebook
  • ESPN+ and the ESPN app

An edited version of the show will be televised at 7 p.m. EDT on ESPN2 on Wednesday, April 5, about 12 hours before the ceremonial first tee shots on the first hole ahead of the first round.

The participating celebrities have not been announced yet but in a news release, ANGC says: “A cross-section of participants from the worlds of sports, entertainment, gaming and social media will convene in Augusta National’s Press Building in front of a live audience to play EA Sports PGA Tour: Road to the Masters.”

Calling the action

What has been announced are the TV personalities who will be there to deliver commentary.

Golf Channel’s Rich Lerner will host with Amanda Renner of CBS Sports and Michael Collins and Marty Smith, both of ESPN, providing live analysis.

What’s the format?

There will be four teams of two who will play alternate shot for nine holes. Then, the top two teams will advance to Amen Corner for a three-hole, alternate-shot final round.

Invitation only

While streamed worldwide, the event is private and invitation-only. The audience will include Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta and the First Tee of Augusta. Expected guests will also be the winners of the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals, 2022 Asia-Pacific Amateur champion Harrison Crowe, 2023 Latin America Amateur champion Mateo Fernandez de Oliveira as well as competitors from the 2023 Augusta National Women’s Amateur.

Proceeds of the video game sales earned by Augusta National will be contributed to the Masters Tournament Foundation and support its work to grow interest in golf around the world.

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