Play takes place across a sequence of golf holes viewed from above. The objective is to complete each hole in as few strokes as possible, avoiding bunkers, water, trees, and other hazards while accounting for wind and distance.

Before a shot, the player chooses a club and sets the direction. A timing-based swing determines the quality of contact and the resulting ball flight. Progress is measured by the score for each hole and the cumulative total for the round. The available DOS version may differ in input details from the arcade release.

Study the hole before committing to a shot. Favor a safe landing area over maximum distance when hazards or narrow fairways make a direct approach risky.

Choose a club according to the remaining distance, lie, and wind rather than distance alone. Practice the swing timing on open fairways, then use conservative shots around greens and hazards.