The game uses a course-based golf perspective in which the player works through holes toward the lowest possible score. Each shot requires choosing an appropriate club, setting direction and power, and accounting for course hazards and the lie of the ball.

Play is structured around individual holes and complete rounds. Progress comes from successfully navigating the course, avoiding penalties, and improving the score over successive shots. The simulation emphasis makes shot preparation and careful positioning more important than rapid button presses.

Study the hole before committing to a shot, especially when hazards or difficult landing areas are visible. A safe shot that leaves a manageable approach is often better than attempting maximum distance.

Choose clubs according to the lie and required distance, and favor accuracy near the green. Avoid aggressive recovery attempts after a poor shot if they risk adding penalty strokes.