Can You Play Torrey Pines South on WGT by TopGolf? Here’s How

Torrey Pines South is a municipal golf course. That is the most surprising thing about it. The same course that hosted the 2021 U.S. Open where Jon Rahm drained an 18-foot putt on the 18th hole is a public golf course in San Diego. On WGT, you can play it for $3.

The WGT version is officially licensed. The cliffside setting is captured well. The ocean views on the front nine are there. The brutal length from the tips is accurate. This is one of the most visually rewarding courses in the WGT library.

How Torrey Pines Plays on WGT

The length is the first thing you notice. Torrey Pines South is 7,800 yards from the championship tees. That is the longest course on the PGA Tour schedule outside of the majors. On WGT, the fairways are generous enough that you can hit driver on most holes. The challenge is the approach shots. They are long. The greens are firm. You will hit a lot of 3-irons into par 4s.

The front nine plays along the cliffs above the Pacific Ocean. The 3rd hole, a 140-yard par 3 that plays directly toward the ocean, is one of the best single holes in the WGT library. The green is raised. The ocean is behind it. The wind is a factor. On WGT, the wind model makes this hole play differently every time.

The back nine turns inland through the Torrey Pines State Reserve. The 12th hole, a 180-yard par 3 across a canyon, is another standout. The canyon is deep enough that you feel the nerves. On WGT, the carry distance is correct and the wind affects the ball flight in ways that matter.

The greens are poa annua. In real life, Torrey Pines gets bumpy in the afternoon. On WGT, the greens are smooth, which is actually a gift — the real course’s greens are famously inconsistent. The breaks and speeds are accurate. The uphill putts are slower than they look. The downhill putts are faster than they look. Read them carefully.

The Best Holes

The 3rd: The iconic par 3 over the Pacific. On WGT, this hole is worth the price of a rental by itself. The view, the wind, the tiny green — it all comes together.

The 12th: The par 3 across the canyon. A 180-yard carry over rough terrain to a green surrounded by bunkers. On WGT, the canyon is rendered well enough that you will think twice before pulling a club.

The 18th: The finisher where Rahm made history. A 570-yard par 5 with the fairway sloping right to left. On WGT, the second shot is the decision point. Go for it in two or lay up. You know which one you are going to choose.

How It Compares

GSPro’s community versions have better visual detail in the Torrey Pines trees and the ocean textures. But WGT’s version is licensed, which means the course data is official. The routing is correct. The hole locations are authentic.

Trackman’s version is the most accurate, but Trackman costs $29,490. WGT costs $10 a month.

For the price, WGT’s Torrey Pines South is a must-play. The ocean views, the canyon holes, the 18th hole approach — it is one of the best sim experiences available on any budget platform.

The Bottom Line

Torrey Pines South on WGT is the most accessible version of this U.S. Open venue available. Play it from the tips with firm conditions. Stand on the 3rd tee and hit a wedge toward the Pacific. That is why sim golf exists.

For the full list of courses on WGT, read The Best Courses on WGT by TopGolf. Need the full platform breakdown? Check the WGT by TopGolf Software Review.