PS4 / PS5
Each hole in Cursed to Golf is a route where running out of shots ends the run. Finish the tutorial and learn to read the map before chasing low stroke counts. Beating the three caddies makes later runs more manageable: their boons stay unlocked and change how you approach the descent to the Greenskeeper.
Native PS4 and PS5 lists, with 14 base trophies.
- Difficulty: The route culminates in a full 18-hole run; use the caddies’ boons.
- Missables: You can retry in new runs. Run resources are separate from permanent boons.
- Online: All base requirements are single-player.
Plan each hole before taking a shot
Use Birdie Eye to trace a route to the flag and spot places where a weak shot could leave you stranded. Pick the club for the trajectory: the wedge helps when you are down in a pit or sand trap. Go for idols when your shot counter runs low, especially the gold ones. Use the tutorial to learn what Ace Cards do before risking an advanced run.
- Break gold idols across runs to work towards 50.
Beat the three caddies and use their boons
Against a caddie, you need to hole out first while watching the shot counter. Stun Idols cost the opponent a turn: plan a shot through one without losing your line. The Scotsman grants the Comeback flag; The Explorer adds shots when you hit zero; The Forgotten lets you carry your deck into the next run. Boss layouts stay the same between attempts.
- Keep a card ready in the desert to recover a shot heading into a bunker.
Manage cards and shortcuts
Between holes, check whether a detour offers cards, cash or a shop visit. If your deck is thin, choose a route that lets you restock before a tougher section. Save a trajectory correction for a real obstacle instead of using it on a routine shot. Use short strokes to reset your position when a direct line could cost you the entire run.
- Keep a recovery option before tight sections.
Protect the full 18-hole run
Place Comeback where a failure would cost significant progress; you have one flag per run. After the front nine, aim to finish with spare strokes rather than chasing records. In the caves, check whether you can reach the flag without passing through the zones of The Forgotten’s birds. Finish the round and check both Back 9 and the Greenskeeper objective.
- Prioritise Back 9 and The Greenskeeper before final cleanup.
Clean up the low-stroke trophies
Return to early holes with a short line to the flag. Use Birdie Eye to see whether a single shot or a card-assisted shortcut is plausible. Do not sacrifice a long run for Hole in One: dedicate a fresh attempt to a suitable hole. Check Birdie, Eagle and ACE! separately too, since the requirements specify different stroke counts.
- After the low-stroke trophies, return to idols if GOLD is missing.
Trophies to watch
GOLD
Always believe in GOLD! Smash 50 Gold Idols.
Break gold idols even when you have spare strokes, provided the line is safe.
Back 9
Finished an 18 hole run!
Finish all 18 holes in one run; use the caddie’s checkpoint flag when available.
The Greenskeeper
Put the Greenskeeper in his place.
Prioritise finishing the round and save useful cards for the end.
Hole in One
Finished a hole in 1 shot.
Look for a short hole with a shortcut you can inspect using Birdie Eye.
Frequently asked questions
Must I fight every caddie again when I fail?
No. Once they have been defeated, their boons remain available for future runs.
Does the flag restore all my cards?
Comeback returns you to the state when you placed the flag. Recovery is the separate boon that helps preserve your deck after a failure.
Do PS4 and PS5 share trophy progress?
They have separate trophy lists. Use the version you want to finish and check its trophies directly, without relying on automatic unlocks.
Sources
- PlayStation Italia — uscita PS4 e PS5
- PlayStation Blog — meccaniche spiegate dal game director
- Exophase — lista nativa PS5
- PSTHC — guida al platino PS5
Trophy lists
Buying the game
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