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Golf, the universe and everything

The golf game has felt increasingly niche in recent years, despite once being a videogame staple. With EA taking an extended break from its licensed franchise, HB Studios’ precise simulations for 2K have been the sole serious contenders, while Clap Hanz has emigrated to Apple Arcade and has spent a decade or so in the rough. Yet, while the sport’s representation has flagged, its mechanics have been co-opted by indie developers for alternative ends. Clubbing little balls is a versatile activity, it turns out, with a heap

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