For a more general overview of the games you can play on the PS4, take a look at our roundup of the best PS4 games. If you’re looking to be the next digital golf champ, or if you just want to blow up a fancy palace with your backswing, we can help you decide which PS4 golf game will be the next addition to your library. You can select from more than 100,000 user-created courses or make your own in the new course creator. New swing mechanics make teeing off, putting, and sand trap shots feel more realistic and give players more control. While this game has a few quirks, it’s an overall fun experience, and since it’s been out for a while, you can pick up the game for an affordable price. ESRB: E (Everyone) | Install Size: 4.67GB With both local and online multiplayer, you can take on friends in unique game modes like 4-Player Scramble, Skins, and Alt-Shot. You can also create your own clubhouse and set up matches and tournaments with friends. Along with unparalleled control over your golf swing, developers scanned real-world courses to bring the most accurate and realistic gameplay available. Dynamic cutscenes and replay system as well as play-by-play commentary make career mode feel genuine and engaging. ESRB: E (Everyone) | Install Size: 5.5GB A challenge mode allows you to hone your skills with specific course requirements, while online matches let you take on friends and other players from around the world in friendly rounds. You can customize your character with a variety of outfits and characteristics to show off your personal style or create a silly avatar. When you need a break from the putting green, you can fish in the water traps or take your golf cart for a spin around the course to take in the scenery. You can even race with your friends. With the cartoon-like characters you can create and realistic ball physics, you and your friends can get up to all kinds of silly shenanigans. ESRB: E (Everyone) | Install Size: 7.91GB The art direction of the game combines bright colors with eye-catching environments and characters to create a distinct visual style that matches the fun gameplay. If you have PSVR, you can play Infinite MiniGolf in VR mode, giving you a more immersive experience that’s perfect for when you’re stuck at home or when your favorite real-world minigolf course is closed. ESRB: E (Everyone) | Install Size: 1.21GB The game keeps courses interesting by having some span multiple rooms, use teleporters, or require special objectives to be met before it can be cleared. In World Tour mode, solo players can complete 10 tours to unlock all 100 courses, and in Co-op World Tour, you and your friends can complete them together for more fun. Multiplayer mode allows you to use one or more controllers for all players, which is perfect for anyone who only has one or two controllers but many friends who want to spend game night blowing up an art museum with golf balls. ESRB: E (Everyone) | Install Size: 1.21GB What results is a fast and frenetic match as each player frantically swings at their own ball, blocks other players from making shots, destroys obstacles to block shots, and physically attacks other players to keep them from getting to the hole first. It also features in-game commentary from the McElroy brothers of My Brother, My Brother, and Me fame, which adds to the overall silliness. It also works with PSVR headsets to let you play in VR mode. ESRB: E 10+ (Everyone ages 10 and up) | Install Size: 6.85GB You can create custom rule sets for private games with friends or choose from over 100 included modes like elimination matches and the scary-sounding Rat King to suit your mood. If you’re a Twitch streamer, the game integrates with your chat, allowing you to change gameplay based on polls and viewer suggestions. ESRB: E (Everyone) | Install Size: 0.92GB The fairly simple gameplay and the inclusion of multiplayer makes it a good option for kids who don’t want to tackle more challenging golf courses. The gameplay is also somewhat whimsical due to the inclusion of power ups and other features that kids may enjoy though adults may not like. The game also stores statistics and there’s a medal system for you to unlock achievements and challenge yourself. ESRB: E (Everyone) | Install Size: Unknown Taylor Clemons has over three years of experience writing about games and consumer technology. She has written for Lifewire, Digital Trends, TechRadar, and her own publication, Steam Shovelers.
What to Look for in a Golf Game for PS4
Realism
Do you want a game that mimics real world golf, or do you just want a golf-themed video game with fun obstacles? Games like PGA Tour 2K21 feel more like the real thing, while games like Giant Margarita Party Golf are more for fun.
Game Modes
Check out what the game offers in terms of local and online multiplayer. Does it offer a story mode, a practice mode, or different challenges? Make sure the golf game offers the play modes you’re looking for.
Customization
Can you make your own course? What about character customization and controls? Some people prefer a simpler game where they just aim and swing, while others want a game where they control every aspect of their shot.
