Golf
Golf features a nine hole, par 36 course which can be played by one or two players. The game is played from an overhead view of the course, which is complete with sand traps, water hazards, trees, and rough. The player doesn't have the ability to choose different clubs, so the distance the ball travels is controlled by how big of a backswing is taken. The direction is controlled by the location of the player in relation to the ball. When the player finally reaches the green, the view switches to a closeup of the green for putting. Two different skill levels are available which control the size of the cup and the amount of power lost in the rough or sand.
- Genre
- Sports/Golf
- Year
- 1980
- Developer
- Atari, Inc.
- Publisher
- Atari, Inc.
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Golf frequently asked questions
How do I play Golf online with a friend?
Golf (Atari 2600) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Golf on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Golf in the Atari 2600 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Golf netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play Golf for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play Golf on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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