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Walkabout Mini Golf: How to control the direction and force of your shot

For an accurate shot, Walkabout Mini Golf separates the choice of line and distance. Several repeated short strokes will help you get a better feel for the physics than one random, strong swing.

Walkabout Mini Golf VR
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Pick a line before the club moves.

Look at the slope, sides and obstacles between the ball and the hole. Decide what part of the trajectory you want to achieve, then position the club for the shot. If you choose a direction and start your swing at the same time, it is more difficult to repeat the result. In the first drill, use a short, open line so that you can see the effect of the club's movement rather than the complex shape of the entire path.

Compare force at the same distance

Practice short movements on one court and see where the ball stops. Gradually increase the movement, maintaining the chosen direction. A sharp swing does not necessarily produce a useful result on a small field. When the distance changes, first evaluate it separately. To test, you can use the available training grounds and game functions indicated on the official card.

Use the sides as part of the plan.

If the straight line is closed, study the possible bounce before hitting. Choose a specific section of the board, and not the general direction towards the obstacle. After the attempt, compare the actual trajectory with the expected one: the error may be in the point of contact or in the force. On a difficult hole, it is useful to first establish a comfortable position for the next shot without requiring a hit from any starting point.

Don't confuse the regular and complex versions of the field

Hard Mode changes the holes themselves, not just the design. The old regular field route may no longer be suitable. Finding lost balls and Foxhunt are separate research objectives. To play together, check the room and the required set of fields; VR crossplay and Pocket Edition have differences. Please check the rules for guest access to the DLC according to the current official description before inviting friends.

Sources and checks

Guides are automatically translated from Russian; interface labels may differ. The Russian edition is the original.

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