Golf Orbit
Drive a golf ball absurd distances, upgrade the swing, repeat until the ball is leaving the atmosphere entirely.
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How to get the most from it
Golf Orbit sits in Armchair Sports under Play, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something funny and mesmerising.
About this category: Golf, pool, football and the specific genre of sports game that is really a physics joke wearing a jersey.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- A reliable laugh
- Watching something hypnotic for a while
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Golf Orbit: quick answers
Is Golf Orbit free?
Yes. Golf Orbit is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Golf Orbit?
No. You can use Golf Orbit without signing up for anything.
Does Golf Orbit work on a phone?
Yes. Golf Orbit works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Golf Orbit safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Golf Orbit take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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