Shots
There are a total of three shots in the game namely; Approach, Normal, and Punch. The approached shot provides you with higher levels of spin and accuracy while the punch shot has a lower radius. As for the normal shot; it’s just a normal shot.
The Drive
Before taking the shot, it is always good to see the preview of you shot. Keep an eye out on the weather and the direction of your shot before pulling it off. Keep these factors in mind and make adjustments accordingly.
Putting
Before start putting, watch out for the Red areas and the Yellow areas. For your convenience, Red areas are below the ball and Yellow areas are above it. The weather conditions don’t matter much when putting; so aim freely.
How to play Golf and other sports in GTA 5?
In the dearth of a quality Golf game in recent times, GTA 5 is probably the best bet for players looking to play a game of Golf from the comfort of their homes. There are plenty of Golf Courses in Los Santos, and players only need to go to the Map Marker with a "Flag" icon and pay a small fee to start playing Golf.
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With the exception of Triathlon, these activities mentioned above can be played when "Hanging Out" with other characters in GTA 5 such as Jimmy, Michael, Trevor, etc.
Can you play golf with other players in GTA Online?
In GTA Online, the player is able to play golf with other online players in the same session. The game mechanics for golf remain the same as in GTA V, however now the player is able to wager money when they play against "real" opponents and their win statistics and number of holes in one are recorded on the Rockstar Games Social Club .
How does weather affect golf?
Weather conditions directly impact the difficulty including wind strength and direction and rain slowing the greens and fairways. Hazards like water and out of bounds incur proper penalties and the rough and sand traps influence the release path and speed of the ball.
