# Goofy Golfing Video Games What the Golf? Embraces Absurdity with a Nominally Golf-Based Experience By Joey Haar | Published 2018-03-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-the-golf References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2018/03/22/what-the-golf-demo/) & [whatthegolf](http://whatthegolf.com/) Golf can certainly be the pinnacle of sporting drama in its finest moments, but it can also be the nadir of sporting boredom during its sleepier mid-season tourneys; 'What the Golf?' is a new [golf-based video game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flappy-ball) that aims to supercharge the [country club pastime](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golf-town). It's important to describe What the Golf? as a "golf-based game" rather than as a "golfing game" outright. Within a moment of playing the game, that distinction becomes apparent. The game is only nominally related to golfing — though it technically tasks players with getting an object into a hole in as few strokes as possible, that's about where the similarities to the real-world sport end. What the Golf? sometimes uses a [golf ball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carls-place), but just as often will have players toss something insane like a miniature house, a horse, or the player themselves at the pin. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Absurd Gaming Experiences:** More video games that embrace madness instead of realism in gameplay can be developed - **Golf-based Gameplay:** Video games can continue to use golfing as a theme for gameplay without sticking too closely to the original sport - **Non-traditional Sports Applications:** Developers can apply unconventional game mechanics to sports-related games ### Sectors Adopting This - **Video Game Industry:** The video game industry can continue to innovate by creating video games based on non-traditional sports experience - **Golf Industry:** The golf industry can leverage golf-based video games to create new ways to attract and engage younger golfers - **Sports Industry:** The sports industry can embrace non-traditional sports games as a way to disrupt the traditional sports market with new and innovative gaming products ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cozy Golfing Game Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-golf.md) - [Interactive Golf Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hackers-golf.md) - [Gamified Golfing Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golf2earn-platform.md) - [Follow-Up Golf Game Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-story.md) - [NFT Golf Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golf-mode.md) - [AR-Enabled Kids Golf Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pga-jr-league-safari.md) - [Multi-Skill Golf Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-for-it-golf.md) - [Beginner Golfer-Ready Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topgolf-shop.md) - [Golf Simulation Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pga-tour-2k23.md)