Electronic Arts have launched the free-to-play, browser-based Tiger Woods PGA Tour Online. A sub-set of the game's content is available for free, with monthly ($9.99) or yearly ($59.99) subscriptions available to gain access to all of the courses. The yearly subscription includes 1500 points as a bonus.

Using these points, additional content (clubs, balls, attire, etc.) can be purchased on a micro-transaction level. More points can be purchased in bundles: 1000 ($10), 2500 ($20), 5500 ($40). Some items can be purchased for in-game money, earned by playing, while others require points. Items can also expire after a set number of rounds, requiring re-purchasing. Read more »

Having previously vowed to "continue with Tiger on the masthead of [PGA Tour Online]" despite the well-publicized marital indiscretions that have lead to numerous dropped sponsors, EA Sports today confirmed that the next proper entry in its annual PGA Tour series, due out on in June 2010, will likewise retain the Tiger Woods branding.

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On his "It's in the Game" blog, Peter Moore, president of EA Sports, reiterated their commitment to beleaguered golfer Tiger Woods. The title of his post, EA SPORTS Moves Forward with Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online Launch in January, confirms that, at least for their latest golf game, Tiger remains the front man. On the decision to stick with Woods, Moore wrote:

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