Nothing comes quite as close to replicating the competitive thrill of the golf course as experiencing multiplayer modes on our PGA TOUR 2K games. No matter if your console of choice is an Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®5, or PC, PGA TOUR 2K25 is packed with unbeatable multiplayer options that allow you to pit your skills against fellow gamers across the globe.

Read on to learn how you can get the most out of PGA TOUR 2K25 multiplayer.

Play Against Others Online

As with previous releases, PGA TOUR 2K25 benefits from a string of gameplay-enhancing, multiplayer features. These features add an extra competitive spark, allowing you to challenge friends or fellow golf and gaming enthusiasts worldwide.

Our array of multiplayer options allows you to play in numerous ways:

• Play locally against friends or ‘ghosts’—which allow you to test your progress by playing against a previous version of your own performance.
• Play online with friends in a private match or publicly in matchmaking modes such as Quick Play, Divot Derby, Topgolf, High Rollers, Skins, and more.
• Create and/or compete in Societies—run your own events and tournaments!
• Compete in daily and weekly tournaments in 2K Ranked Tours.
• Climb the leaderboards in Ranked Matchmaking in the 1v1 Solo or 2v2 Duos playlists.

When playing with your friends, you can either battle it out against each other in a head-to-head match or work together to dominate in competitions. 

How to Set up a Public Match

Public Matchmaking is available for casual Matchmaking and Topgolf modes. Before getting started, remember that casual Matchmaking rounds are restricted to the Pro Am difficulty level.

Compete Online with Matchmaking

• On the Main Menu, use R1 (PlayStation), RB (Xbox), or Q and E (PC) to navigate to the Play Menu, then select “Matchmaking” with X (PlayStation), A (Xbox), or Left Click (PC). Then select “Create Room.”
• Now on the Playlists menu, select one of the offered playlists.
• Before joining the Matchmaking queue, you have the option to add another player with Square (PlayStation), X (Xbox), or C (PC).
• Ready to compete? Select “Ready” with X (PlayStation), A (Xbox), or Left Click (PC) and you will enter the Matchmaking queue.

Play Topgolf Online

• On the Main Menu, use R1 (PlayStation), RB (Xbox), or Q and E (PC) to navigate to the Play Menu, then select “Topgolf” with X (PlayStation), A (Xbox), or Left Click (PC).
• Select “New Match” to create your own lobby, or “Matchmaking” to automatically enter the Topgolf Matchmaking queue.
• Before joining the Matchmaking queue, you have the option to add another player with Square (PlayStation), X (Xbox), or C (PC) from the Topgolf lobby.
• Select “Begin Match” and you will enter the Topgolf Matchmaking queue.

How to Set Up a Private Match

While the fun of playing against gamers worldwide is undeniable, the thrill and camaraderie of going head-to-head with a few close friends can be exhilarating.  

Whether you’re a group of golfers who regularly duke it out on the course, or just committed gamers ready to kick back with some virtual competition, our private match mode is just what you need. Our comprehensive options allow you to play in multiple formats including stroke play, stableford, match play, skins, four ball, alternate shot, and 2-vs-2 scramble. 

With fully customizable settings, you can set everything yourself, from the course to the difficulty level and the conditions. Choose your preferred course conditions, including wind speed and direction, fairway and green firmness, and green speeds. To amplify the realism, each condition will change the gameplay to match the challenges of a real-life course.

The customization of each course goes further still, allowing you to control everything from the crowd to the tees you play from. What’s more, these options are also available in a Society, allowing you to raise the stakes while competing with golfers far and wide. To learn more about creating or playing in a Society, visit our page here.

How to Adjust Multiplayer Difficulty

One of the beauties of golf is how accessible it is to players of all levels. Whether you’re a novice player taking your first swing on the tee, or a tournament player looking to reduce an already formidable handicap, golf is a sport that allows you to progress at your own pace.

It’s for this reason, that we’ve applied this same accessibility to the world of golf gaming. PGA TOUR 2K25 multiplayer has been designed to simultaneously offer support for newcomers while providing enough challenge to entertain expert players.

Multiplayer Matchmaking Difficulty Setting

All casual matchmaking matches are played on a Pro Am difficulty level—giving players the freedom to choose between Swing Stick and 3-Click, but only having select gameplay aids turned on.  For more on mastering new EvoSwing mechanics, you can get a head start by going here.

The Pro Am difficulty level allows us to bring together the best of both worlds, providing gameplay that remains a challenge to experienced players without alienating newcomers. This ensures as many people as possible can enjoy the competitive thrill of our online mode.

Difficulty in Private Multiplayer

When playing a private match, you have the option to fully customize the level of difficulty available. PGA TOUR 2K25 difficulty settings even allow you to select different levels for different players—including desired swing input (i.e. Swing Stick or 3-click). In addition to swing input, difficulty levels can also be set for distance control and pro vision—the in-game mechanic that takes aspects of the shot setup, like elevation, wind, lie penalty and more, into account for you so you only need to focus on your aim and your swing.  This freedom gives players of all levels the ability to have a competitive match with other players of differing skill.

Societies in PGA TOUR 2K25

Our cross-play Societies offer endless multiplayer possibilities for players across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Create your own league with friends, schedule asynchronous events, compete globally, or join existing Societies—all while enjoying a fully customizable experience. 

Ranked Matchmaking in PGA TOUR 2K25

Prove your skills on the course and climb the world-wide leaderboards in PGA TOUR 2K25.

Ranked Matchmaking in PGA TOUR 2K25

Compete in 1v1 or 2v2 rounds on Pro difficulty using Swing Stick only. Work your way up by winning matches and earning rating to secure promotions to higher tiers. Receive promotion rewards for reaching new tiers and participation rewards just for playing.

2K Ranked Tours in PGA TOUR 2K25

Building on the Official 2K Society from previous PGA TOUR 2K games, 2K Ranked Tours, allows you to compete in daily and weekly tournaments. Perform well to earn merits and receive promotions to higher tiers. Earn seasonal rewards from promotions and participation.

Seasonal Leaderboard Resets in PGA TOUR 2K25

Alongside the wider content that can be expected each season, players can expect leaderboard resets across Ranked Matchmaking and Ranked Tours. Those that finish at the top each season will continue to need to prove their dominance, whilst the underdogs are always presented with a new opportunity to climb the ranks.

Go here to read more about Societies and Ranked Play.