Disc Golf Masters

I came into Disc Golf Masters expecting a niche arcade knock-off and left surprised: this is a simulation built by people who actually throw discs. Developed by Spinoff Games and launched on Windows in Early Access (23 June 2026), it brings licensed discs from Latitude 64, Discmania, Westside and Kastaplast and a flight model that feels familiar if you’ve ever stood on a tee. If you play disc golf or are curious about the sport, the game’s focus on real discs and realistic hyzer/anhyzer behavior makes it compelling — even if it’s currently lightweight on content compared to a finished title.

Playing the Lines and Reading the Wind

The core gameplay is gloriously simple on the surface and fiendishly deep under the hood. You pick a disc, choose an angle (hyzer, anhyzer, turnover, fade), judge the wind and commit to a throw using a combination of power, spin and angle inputs. The running start, push vs spin putting and the choice between drivers, midranges and putters mimic real decisions you make on a course. Rounds play out at a relaxed pace — you walk the fairway, choose lines, and occasionally rage at a tree that eats a perfect shot. Controls are intuitive with a controller; I've found the camera and input feel best with a pad rather than mouse-only play. Expect a lot of “one more hole” sessions if you like little mechanical puzzles wrapped in open courses.

Why the Disc Selection Feels Like Home

What separates this from generic sports sims is the licensed discs and faithful flight profiles. Throw the same brand and plastic you bag in real life and you’ll notice the differences — high-speed drivers cut through wind, putters hold lines. The devs worked with real disc manufacturers, and that expertise shows: discs have distinct personalities and the game tracks hyzer/anhyzer behavior in a satisfying way. There’s a progression/unlock economy for discs and apparel, and cosmetic customization actually matters when you want to show off on leaderboards. Since it’s Early Access, the initial pool is smaller than I’d like, but the roadmap promises more discs, pro player signatures and manufacturers.

Visuals, Sound and the Rough Edges

Graphically the game is clean and readable: courses are detailed where it counts — fairways, trees, baskets — and the lighting makes long putts feel cinematic. Sound design is understated but pleasant: disc whoosh, twig snaps and birds provide atmosphere without being intrusive. Performance is generally solid on mid-range PCs, but I did experience occasional menu crashes and one-off disconnects reported by others. There are presentational issues — a few wonky throwing animations, camera quirks on running starts, and tree hitboxes that feel a touch generous — yet these are patchable. Overall the tech does the job and the art direction serves gameplay first, which is the right call for a simulation-focused early build.

Disc Golf Masters is the most faithful digital disc golf experience to date: the flight, discs and pace of play work beautifully. As an Early Access release it’s honest about missing content and a few technical hiccups, but the devs are responsive and the roadmap looks promising. Buy it if you’re a disc golfer who wants a realistic sim or you like season-long progression and multiplayer mayhem; otherwise consider waiting for a fuller launch if you want a polished, content-heavy package.