Best Golf Games

Why it's here: The most relaxing way onto a fairway, and the reason this list starts here: three-button swings, a cast you customize, and quiet extras like fishing and karting between rounds. It sits in the PS Plus Extra catalogue, so it costs nothing extra to try. The one caveat is age; online play shut down in 2022, so treat it as a calm single-player round rather than a competitive one. Start here if golf usually feels stiff.

Why it's here: The pick when you want real golf with weight behind every swing: a deep MyCareer, licensed courses, and a course designer that keeps the roster fresh long after the tour ends. Players rate the swing and career highly. The catch, and the reason its reviews skew poor, is the business around it; reviewers flag microtransactions and a looming online shutdown that dents its long-term value. Buy it for the offline career and treat the online as a bonus.

Why it's here: The one to load when friends are over: up to twelve players loose on themed mini courses, powerups on, physics doing something ridiculous on the last hole. Reviews land positive and lean on exactly that, the laughter it produces in a full lobby. The honest caveat is that it is built for company; players note bugs and flat solo play, so it fades when you golf alone. It is in PS Plus Extra, which makes it an easy group night.

Why it's here: The newest mainline sim, and the one to reach for if you want the current swing model and majors like the PGA Championship and U.S. Open. Community courses stretch the content well past the shipped roster. Reviews sit mixed for a familiar reason: the golf plays well, but players run into account-registration hassles, crashes, and monetization that reads as pay-to-win. Pick it over 2K23 for the newer feature set, but go in expecting some launch-era friction.

Why it's here: The choice if the courses matter most: this is the one with Augusta National and all four majors under a single license, rendered with EA's Pure Strike swing tech. When it runs, golf fans get the venues they actually want to play. The reason its reviews land poor is everything around the golf; players report frequent crashes, clumsy menus, and heavy monetization. It is in PS Plus Extra, so try it there before buying, and set your expectations on the technical side.

Why it's here: Barely golf, and that is the point: a physics-comedy parody where the ball might be a house, a car, or your whole body, each hole subverting what you just learned. It earns the strongest reviews on this list, with players calling out the humor and endless invention, and it plays beautifully in a room of people. The small caveat reviewers raise is that a few levels fight the controls and the difficulty wobbles. Start here if traditional golf leaves you cold.

Why it's here: The clever one: a golf roguelike where each run threads the hazard-strewn holes of Golf Purgatory against a shrinking par count, power-up cards bending shots in your favor. Reviews praise that blend and its pixel-art charm, which is why it holds a spot despite mixed scores. The frustration players name is the controls and some punishing difficulty spikes that can wall off casual play. It is in PS Plus Extra, so sample it there. Worth it if you like a puzzle with your swing.

Why it's here: Rocket League's energy pointed at a giant golf ball: boost, ramp, and nudge your ball down the fairway against seven others in short, silly matches. Reviews like the concept and the customization, and it clicks fast for casual play. The real caveat, and why scores sit mixed, is population; players report thin matchmaking and no offline mode, so its fun depends on finding a lobby. Grab it when you want arcade chaos and can round up friends to fill one.

Why it's here: The arcade root of everything cozy about PlayStation golf: the pick-up-and-play three-click swing and a quirky roster that later grew into Everybody's Golf. It is here for players who want that bright, forgiving style without the sim weight. The honest note is age and scope; this is a compact, classic-feeling package rather than a feature-stuffed modern release, so temper expectations on modes and polish. Reach for it when you want a light round with personality and none of the modern monetization noise.

Why it's here: The mini-golf pick for people who never run out of courses: play, build, and share holes, with a community feed that keeps the hole count effectively endless. Reviews come out positive on the physics and creativity of user courses, which is its real draw. The caveat that keeps scores mixed is stability and scope; players report crashes and a lack of proper multiplayer matchmaking, and course quality varies. A good solo time-filler, best if you enjoy building as much as putting.

Why it's here: Golf as demolition, from the team behind Burnout: you are not avoiding the china shop, you are wrecking it, racking up points by smashing kitchens and ballrooms with one outrageous shot. Reviews enjoy that chaotic streak and the crash-mode nostalgia, which is why it makes the fringe of this list. The catch players hit is technical, with reported crashes and a loop that turns repetitive across a session. A fun short burst rather than a long stay; best in small, silly doses.