Pressing allows the player to set a shot type, including standard shot and half shot. The player can press to initiate a shot or for a special shot, when their special shot gauge is full. The green and hole are indicated on the shot gauge by checkered tiling and the flag, respectively. The shot gauge is now vertical, and bends to indicate how the shot trajectory will be affected by slopes. There is also a mini-map showing the entire hole.

When the gauge is full, the player will be prompted to use their special shot as the icon will flash below the gauge. The player's current score and stroke number are also presented above their special shot gauge normally yellow with a golf ball icon at the end, it is seen filling up in blue, with the ball becoming fiery, after sinking the ball into the hole. The hole is indicated by a tall blue pillar of light as well as a flag icon in the UI with arrows pointing to the hole. Additional information such as the hole number, par number, total hole yardage, and wind speed and direction are all visible in the top-left corner. An alternative scan, activated by pressing, allows the player to view the estimated landing zone from a higher point of view, showing the slope lines of the landing zone. Pressing allows the player to set their aim while pressing resets the camera view. Scanning shows the elevation and distance to the hole, as well as a cross-section view of the terrain slope. The bird's-eye view allows the player to see their current location, the hole, and a circle surrounding the player indicating their current club's yardage. The player can press to see more information on their currently-selected club. While preparing for a swing, the player can switch between available golf clubs and can view both the entire course from a bird's-eye view or scan the terrain ahead. The hole can be seen from afar by a glowing, blue pillar of light. Any player who hits the ball out of bounds or into a hazard receives a penalty stroke.

Both sand traps and water hazards appear as obstacles depending on the course. The core gameplay follows the rules of golf: to hit the ball into the hole in the fewest number of strokes. It has been requested that this section be rewritten and expanded to add information about Battle Golf and Golf Adventure.

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