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I built a golf career management SIM (like Basketball GM, but golf)

A solo developer has launched 'Rainy Day Golf Pro,' a free, browser-based golf career management simulation. Drawing inspiration from management sims like 'Basketball GM,' it allows players to guide a golfer through an entire professional career. It's garnering attention on HN as a neat example of a niche, well-executed indie game project.

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The Lowdown

Rainy Day Golf Pro is a newly released, free, browser-based golf career simulation game, created by an independent developer. Aimed at fans of sports management simulations, the game allows players to dive deep into the strategic aspects of professional golf, moving beyond just hitting the ball. The game's core mechanics focus on building a career from the ground up:

  • Persistent Leagues: Players can establish and manage their own golf leagues featuring a consistent roster of golfers that evolve throughout the career.
  • Seasonal Tournament Play: The game incorporates a dynamic calendar with four distinct seasons per year, offering a variety of tournaments to compete in.
  • Player Development: To improve performance and competitiveness, players can upgrade their golfer's statistics, acquire better equipment, and enhance specific skills.
  • Global Ranking Climb: The ultimate goal is to ascend the official golf rankings, striving to achieve and maintain the coveted world #1 position.

This simulation offers a comprehensive experience for golf enthusiasts and management game aficionados, focusing on long-term strategy and player progression within a persistent golfing world.