Golf Central

Not the real one, but it's the next best thing...

Fancy having a go on the mighty Bethpage Black for a spot in this year's virtual U.S. Open? Course you bleedin' do, so let us point you in the direction of World Golf Tour, which, in a nutshell, is the best online golf simulator game type arrangement we've ever come across.

The graphics are breathtaking, the gameplay addictive as crack. Heaven only knows how long we've spent getting our fix recently.

Qualifying has already begun, but fear not, because you've got until June 21 to try and grab a spot in the Championship round on June 22.

Like most good things in life, entry is free, and you can enter as many times as you want... which is just as well, because it's a stern test. Oh, and before we forget, the eventual winner will bag a trip to Pebble Beach for next year's U.S. Open. Pretty sweet, we're sure you'll agree.

To get involved, go to http://usga.usopen.com/2009/virtualopen