Games Review - PGA Tour 2k25

Not quite a hole in one but this still delivers a great game of golf

2K Games’ latest sports sim might not be the best-looking or most realistic golf game out there, but it certainly delivers a fun and satisfying round.

Author - Jamie P

For a brief spell, officially licensed PGA Tour games were like buses – you wait for ages, then two show up at once. In 2023, we got both PGA Tour 2K23 and EA Sports’ vastly superior PGA Tour, but that surge of competition didn’t last long. The lukewarm reception (and presumably underwhelming sales) meant it’s taken nearly three years for Take-Two to return with a new entry.

Before that, EA Sports had the PGA Tour licence locked down from 1990 to 2015, before Take-Two took a swing with PGA Tour 2K21. The plan was never to churn out yearly sequels, giving Canadian developer HB Studios the time to refine things between releases.

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And while PGA Tour 2K25 isn’t a groundbreaking evolution, it’s a solid entry that should keep golf fans happy—especially those who prefer a great-feeling game over a hardcore simulation. HB Studios has clearly focused on nailing the fundamentals, introducing a new control system that replicates the feel of a golf swing better than ever with its intuitive joystick movement. Player models are still on the rough side, but the 27 courses on offer are beautifully designed and a joy to play.

What's good about the game?

• Brilliant new control system with impressive shot-shaping mechanics
• Stunningly recreated courses with a well-structured career mode
• Plenty of local multiplayer options and a well-balanced online mode

What needs improving?

• Awkward-looking player models and lifeless crowds
• Limited selection of licensed pro golfers
• Annoying microtransactions with loot box-style virtual items

Final verdict

It's not the most polished of officially licensed golf games, but its passion for the sport and wide variety of options make it a very playable and fun experience. We're giving this game 7 out of 10.