PGA TOUR Golf Shootout

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"PGA TOUR Golf Shootout" is a sport game that offers a single-player experience, allowing you to tee off on real-world TPC golf courses from the PGA TOUR. The game boasts wonderful mechanics and splendid graphics, but can be quite grindy and features annoying ads. Despite some bugs and quirks, it can also be very funny and enjoyable.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics282 positive mentions

monetization374 negative mentions

Great graphics and gameplay, making it enjoyable to play.
The game offers a variety of challenges and modes, keeping it interesting.
Customer support is responsive and helpful in resolving issues.

The swing meter is inconsistent, often leading to inaccurate shots.
Progression is slow, especially after reaching higher levels, making it frustrating to upgrade clubs.
The game frequently requires watching long ads, which can disrupt the flow of play.

monetization
421 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
4%
89%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive length and frequency of ads, often feeling they are forced to watch them to progress. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards and upgrades, others criticize the game as a "cash grab," noting that significant gameplay time is spent watching ads rather than playing. Overall, while there are options to avoid ads through in-game purchases, many players feel that the ad experience detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- “Great rewards and no need for in-game purchases.”
- “Being that this game is free and microtransactions aren't invasive, this wouldn't reduce my rating.”
- “My favorite golfing for sure... pretty generous with acquiring new items and upgrading... unlike other games that try to force in-app purchases in order to progress.”
- “To succeed in tournaments, you have to either play for years and watch hundreds (if not thousands) of hours of ads, or spend thousands (yes, thousands) of dollars.”
- “The amount and length of the ads that you must endure to play the game is cynical and insulting.”
- “The game play isn't worth the number of ads you put trying to get more money out of us.”
graphics
396 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
21%
8%
Overall, the graphics in this golf game are frequently praised for their quality and realism, with many users noting that they enhance the gameplay experience. While some reviews mention occasional issues with performance or outdated visuals, the consensus leans towards the graphics being a strong point of the game, contributing to its fun and engaging nature. However, a few users express dissatisfaction with certain graphical elements, suggesting room for improvement.
- “The graphics are very impressive.”
- “I love it, very realistic and beautiful graphics.”
- “This is a fantastic app for playing golf, the graphics and the 3D are just fantastic; I'm absolutely loving this game.”
- “Plus, the game graphics, mechanics, and overall gameplay are less than average.”
- “The graphics are really terrible.”
- “The mechanics are a joke, the visuals are terrible... can't really say much more than that.”
gameplay
187 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
39%
12%
The gameplay of the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its smooth mechanics, engaging challenges, and enjoyable graphics. However, several users criticize the inconsistencies in shot mechanics, unrealistic gameplay elements, and issues with ads and progression, which detract from the overall experience. While some find the gameplay fun and addictive, others express frustration with technical problems and a lack of realism.
- “Gameplay is fun and challenging, easy to stay engaged trying to improve your game. 5 stars on the gameplay.”
- “Great gameplay and you absolutely don't have to pay to win.”
- “Excellent gameplay, waited a long time for a decent Android golf game and here it is, good quality graphics all around, great game.”
- “The mechanics are terrible, the gameplay is terrible, it's so bad.”
- “Fed up with having to restart untold times before the gameplay is stable.”
- “Gameplay is too inconsistent.”
stability
117 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
4%
93%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent crashes, glitches, and freezes reported, particularly during tournaments. Many players express frustration over the impact of these issues on gameplay, including loss of progress and in-game currency. While some users note occasional minor glitches, the overall sentiment indicates that the game suffers from persistent stability problems that detract from the experience.
- “Glad to see this app is working with no glitches, takes a little time to get the swing of it!”
- “Good game, no glitches, no problems, just smooth easy gaming :)”
- “Enjoyable game, no glitches so far.”
- “Following the update, the app consistently crashes on startup and often glitches while running.”
- “The game is now plagued with many bugs and glitches.”
- “Too many glitches in the game while hitting the ball.”
grinding
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
94%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and monotonous, especially as they progress beyond early levels. While some enjoy the gameplay and the option to watch ads for rewards, many feel that the reliance on grinding for progress detracts from the overall fun, particularly when it comes to earning coins and leveling up. Overall, the game is described as enjoyable but heavily reliant on grinding, which can lead to frustration.
- “The ads for rewards make grinding feel less tedious.”
- “Grinding in this game is rewarding and keeps me engaged.”
- “I appreciate how the grind leads to meaningful progress and upgrades.”
- “If you like being subjected to 90-second ads or have an ad blocker and enjoy grinding away for little progress, then this is the game for you. Never in any other game have I encountered the greed these developers have.”
- “Update: one con I've found is that it's impossible to earn enough coins only by winning matches to keep up; prepare for grinding.”
- “Although grinding past level 7 becomes so tedious, the game's fun factor dies off completely. Couple that with solo grinding having a few good packs, and that's it.”
optimization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised for its smooth graphics and gameplay, with minimal performance issues reported on most devices. However, some players experience stuttering and lag, particularly after recent updates, and express frustration over unclear club performance mechanics and limitations on progression despite good gameplay. While the upgrade system is considered fair, there are calls for better explanations and improvements to the reward system to enhance player engagement.
- “Some interesting features such as clubhouse card packs and arranging clubs in bags to improve performance.”
- “Fun, runs smoothly, club upgrade system seems fair.”
- “Have definitely improved the performance of the game.”
- “I know it's not my phone because this game is the only thing that does this stuttering.”
- “Since a recent update the performance is terrible.”
- “Club performance is very limited.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with players finding it both amusing and frustrating, often likening it to the absurdities of real golf. While some appreciate the comedic elements and quirky mechanics, others criticize the humor as inconsistent or overshadowed by excessive advertising and gameplay issues. Overall, the game elicits laughter but also frustration, making it a polarizing experience for players.
- “It's very funny and frustrating, just like real golf!”
- “Game is fun to pass time, but has a seriously hilarious algorithm that cheats.”
- “Funny and easy game to play”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The story aspect of the game is perceived as limited, primarily focusing on repetitive daily missions and quests that often require watching ads or making in-app purchases to progress. Players express frustration with the lack of solo content and the constraints imposed by card pack slots, which hinder their ability to engage with the game meaningfully. While the quests and leveling system are appreciated, the overall narrative experience feels constrained and reliant on monetization strategies.
- “I like the quests and how you can level up your clubs to improve your game.”
- “Downloaded it because I had a single player, but I didn't realize I'd have to do quests to unlock that feature.”
- “A lot of fun but having problems with quests not loading correctly; other than that, good game.”
- “Once they are full, it's pointless to do any of the solo missions.”
- “I was completing a solo quest and was going to get a diamond pack, but the game decided to screw me over so I went over the limit.”
- “Downloaded it because I had a single player mode, but I didn't realize I'd have to do quests to unlock that feature.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it distracting and annoying, particularly due to its intrusive nature and inappropriate themes. Many users prefer to listen to their own music while playing, but the game's sounds often override this preference, leading to frustration. Overall, the background music detracts from the gaming experience for several players.
- “Fab... very entertaining and very addictive.”
- “Fun and thought out.”
- “I always have the game sounds turned off so I can listen to music while I play.”
- “I always have the game sounds turned off so I can listen to music while I play, but every time I start the app, the sounds come back on.”
- “Fix this, it's super annoying. No one wants to hear clubs and clapping over their music program.”
- “One problem: after I exit the game, the music still plays.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be an emotional rollercoaster, delivering heartfelt experiences that resonate deeply. However, some users express frustration over the requirement of a Facebook account to save their profiles, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “This game takes you on an emotional rollercoaster.”
- “Good, great, heartfelt.”