The Skills You Should Work on NOW - Skills and Shot Types in EA Sports PGA Tour

Wondering what skills do and where you should be putting your attribute points? Well look no further as I go over all that information along with what I would do if I was you in this tutorial for EA Sports PGA Tour 2023!
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Intro - 0:00
Shot Type Prioritization - 0:35
Badges - 02:54
Low Vs High Stats - 04:20
Stats and Shot Types - 13:11
What Stats I Use and Why - 13:50
In Summary - 22:49
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[@MoreRespawn]

These are what I feel are the most important skills and shot types to prioritize early and often while playing EA. What do you think about the build that I have? Timestamps: Intro - 0:00 Shot Type Prioritization - 0:35 Badges - 02:54 Low Vs High Stats - 04:20 Stats and Shot Types - 13:11 What Stats I Use and Why - 13:50 In Summary - 22:49

[@II_Th3oRy_II]

I'm level 43 and I believe my final build will be power 7, driving accuracy 8, driving control 7, approach accuracy 8, approach control 8, approach recovery 0, short game accuracy 8, short game control 8, short game recovery 8, and putting 4. However if driving control doesn't affect finesse shots at all I might subtract my 7 driving control to have 0, subtract 1 approach accuracy to have 7, subtract 1 putting to have 3 and then put those points into another power so I can have 8 instead of 7. I feel like approach recovery isn't needed at all when your power drive goes at least 315.

[@DrMetalpin]

@@II_Th3oRy_II I’m only at 39 right now, but I’m actually headed kinda towards what you are saying. I’ve never put anything into driving control. I haven’t really had any problem controlling drives. I’ve been prioritizing Approach and Short game, especially accuracy and control. I put enough into power to get power drive. I think I have 3 in putting and I’ll likely leave it there for now. I’ve heard so many people saying it will be capped at 50, but some of the pros in-game have stats that have to be well above that. Is EA gonna do it like they have in other sports games like Madden where they cap level at 50 for awhile and then open it up to higher?

[@II_Th3oRy_II]

@@DrMetalpin I believe 50 is the cap. The specs that you can buy for your different clubs and ball help increase your overall. I saw someone who was either a level 44 or 45 and he was already a 97 overall because he has specs for each type of clubs and ball. Right now I'm a 90 overall and I still have 14 more skill points to earn and I still need a legendary spec for my wedges so I should be able to reach around a 99 overall.

[@Jmon3y32]

How are you accumulating all of those coins?? Does career mode pay well? I haven't even started career just been doing challenges and only have like 10k coins.

[@DrMetalpin]

@@Jmon3y32 You have to play those tournaments every 12 hours and weekly. It adds up. I have about 60,000 and I’ve made purchases already with more.

[@MementoMikey74]

One of the coolest things, that I don’t really hear anyone talking about, is that despite the EA game only having an initial release of 30 courses available to play…the consistent improvement of our golfer’s skills will make playing these courses just “that much more exhilarating”…I‘be gotta say that this “ramping” of levels will be some of the most exciting mechanics in a golf game that we have seen in a long time. Loving the content, Zane! Keep up the great work, man!

[@MoreRespawn]

Never looked at it that way. I like that.

[@joshramirez7]

One of my best moments in the game so far was that Cobra challenge. Almost impossible at my level to get close to that pin at the time, but after 10 attempts, hit the pin mid flight with a 5 wood and stopped it dead. Loving the progession in this game, I don't even want to get to max level, might get boring, enjoying the challenge and the grind.

[@Arnies85]

Thank you for explaining everything in this video, there's so much too know with little information or little tutorials in the game

[@mikeinca3762]

Great breakdown! Very informative! Thanks for the video!

[@BobbyLeeCarroll]

Great tutorial; Thanks! I am waiting with baited breath on your 'SPECS' tutorial on upgrading clubs. Thanks ahead of time and all the work.

[@pbowie192570]

Always great info 👍

[@alfigliolia5264]

You really do a great job explaining what's going on. Can't wait to get started as soon as 3 click rolls out..

[@tomronan9191]

Great video! Very well presented and helpful!

[@hammy1704]

Great video as usual, Top Man!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@gakkieNL]

Very informative. Thanks!

[@larryventresco7797]

Thanks for the video it was extremely helpful! 👍🏻

[@n0body550]

To be fair with the hack shot its finally nice to be able to spin it out the rough seen and done it plenty of times, also i’ve heard a few golfers in interviews on golf channels and even podcasts say that most rough is just long fairway its only a couple courses with bermuda rough that really affects distance and spin, so im not too miffed about the current rough lie percentage.

[@garrypeak4277]

Won’t have the game for a few days yet, but I can see after watching Zane’s video, I’m going to be throwing all my points early into control & accuracy. Then I’ll open the shot types….probably sounds like a bit of a defensive play style, rather than the attacking risk-reward type play many people do, but that’s generally how I play sports games….most games actually lol

[@lordazlan237]

Thank you for spending time on this. I will probably watch it about 10 times and keep it bookmarked for a while. Subscribed.

[@MoreRespawn]

Appreciate you, glad I could help!

[@schonburke395]

YO! I've been trying to figure out if you can respec and I didn't know how until this video. Ive watched a couple of your videos and now hit that SUBSCRIBE button! Domo Arigato Gozimasu!

[@dizzyupthefool5180]

This is the first golf game I've enjoyed since 2005! Aside the jarring transition screens, it's great.

[@eamonndowd8637]

good video man

[@MRFOURKAY]

Great Video , Control attribute at maximum with 4 iron , made a difference on my tee off .

[@thorne_6662]

really enjoying your videos,need help getting fir and gir do i need to add a fade or something? all my balls land on the fairway but don't get stars for it. thanks

[@Jukeboxster]

Finesse is one shot type I use on probably half the holes. With finesse you're able to hit in between the standard club distances. Extremely useful IMO.

[@MotorCityMob]

I have to Finesse all the time but my problem is, if I'm shooting for the green over 200yds, its impossible to stop, it always rolls off the green no matter how much spin I put on it.. I need to get specs (I have none) but I suck and tournaments sound like they'd be too hard for me..

[@MotorCityMob]

I got some Specs and its sooo much easier to stop the ball on the green now..

[@ajc8923]

I have yet to master the backspin, sometimes the wedges will backspin way back past the hole other times they stick, so confusing😂

[@Bidensgooseiscooked]

It's very useful but I thought it had a lighter touch at first cuz of the name I was overshooting everything make me appreciate the approach

[@Bidensgooseiscooked]

​​​@@ajc8923that is caused mostly by a combination of the angle of your arc and the green slope mostly

[@John-ic6zo]

Thanks Zane.Seems to me that the choice is between adding skill points individually,or investing in bundles,like legendary, or rare fittings or Hideki irons and Jordan woods etc... interesting..very interesting..

[@TonyTurbo78]

I'm looking forward to your video on the eqiuipment spec'ing lmao...oh boi, spend 18000 on a power item and gain an extra yard or two in distance.

[@XzRICKzX]

Where I seem to have trouble is putting and the roll when I land on the green suggestins?

[@Cimler20]

Great video. So you’re saying the best way to get long irons to stop on long par 3s is just max out control? I did max it out but still a good amount of roll out and I’m not sure if there’s something else I should be doing to get the ball to stop faster. What’s the difference between “drive” vs. “approach” shot? I also always set the flight to high, I’m guessing I should be doing that right? Also, is there any benefit to maxing out putting? I suck at putting so bad haha so I didn’t know if maxing that out would help make shot stick more forgiving? Would love to hear your thoughts!

[@stainless5708]

Strange that you would recommend the Pick shot as the most important shot type. You only use the Pick shot in a bunker, which doesnt happen often. On the other hand, the most important part of the game is the approach, and if you level up your FINESSE shot, you will use that 90% of the time as your 2nd shot. Makes the game way easier. Just my humble opinion...

[@shanew7361]

Facts, the putting is still dog shit imo.

[@Chappy001]

Great informative video. My struggle right now is putting. I don't want to play with the assist for putting but I always seem to hit my putts short. Can't seem to judge the placement for inches up or down and how that reflects on the green

[@John-ic6zo]

I was doing the same.Try playing the daily tournament which is on arcade level by default.Note how far past the cup the game sets your distance marker on uphill putts.Use that as a guide in your regular rounds. Roughly add 1ft per inch of elevation then add 2 to 3ft extra...

[@cwmcln]

Could you do a video about gear in the game? When,where, how do we get better clubs and clothes? Best to go through challenges? So we get sponsors in Career? Thanks for the great videos!

[@shanew7361]

I'm level 32, and I've unlocked certain items using the green in-game currency points. However, the hat, a few shirts, sweatshirts, club head covers, pants, etc. aren't appearing in my inventory. Purchased under the Pro Pass category. Also, the rectangle box that appears above the quests on the right isn't working. The icon just spins, and I can't use the square button to view anything. Any help would be appreciated.

[@dylanrhynard4140]

Another way to explain unlocking the shot types is that for example, if you get a silver, you cannot use it until you get the bronze, and so on.

[@lothar34]

This is how I've been building my character exactly. As someone who knows nothing about golf and hasn't played a golf game since Sega Genesis, I feel smart now.

[@douglasweston126]

Hi Zane - thanks for that. I think I am on the right path, but right now its my approach play which is poor. I am just not sticking it close enough to have realistic birdie chances. Anyway we keep at it. Cya Doug

[@danielperry6557]

Same here , I played the challenges a lot to get a feel on how to hit the right speed and distance. Also against the wind. It helped me a lot. Also upgrading control and accuracy for approach helps like he said. 👍 good luck. Shot shaping helped me also.

[@tictac4949]

Does anyone know what the swing difficulty actually effects? Easy and hard seem like the same thing to me

[@JOHNNYK202]

Dude can I ask you are you able to change your swing styles. I can change my swing animation but not my swing style. Just wondering is this a bug or is it locked once your golfer is created.

[@MrScottwurth]

When working the ball left or right on Tour mode, you have to swing the analog stick on an angle. I know in career mode you can choose shot shaping "off", but will we be able to do it when playing online?

[@thetowndrunk988]

I would say if you’re good with the putting mechanic, then it’s not worth investing a lot. Me personally…..it’s a God awful feel compared to the older games, so I maxed out putting and it’s much more forgiving.

[@MrZola1234]

Good video and the rollout examples were very helpful. I may need to make some changes, I put a lot into putting and accuracy across the board. May need to redirect more points into control and power. How do you pay to reset or take points off one or more of the skills????

[@danielperry6557]

U use reward pts so make sure that ur 100% sure u want to change them because its not cheap. Lol

[@tplatt9884]

What does retraining a skill do?

[@wyattcgood]

Low short game accuracy doesn't really burn you, but it can be frustrating to have your shots spray that close to the green.

[@jefflaclair62]

Thanks for your time, I got a ? can you start from scratch, I made a new player but it kept all my challenges that I completed in my first player stats

[@darrengladden7221]

I love your Ted Lasso avatar

[@larryventresco7797]

Hello, could you explain how to upgrade your shot types from bronze to gold? What does it cost todo this? Thanks

[@jerrywilus1166]

Does anyone know if you can actually have all these things maxed out?

[@DM-vo2ke]

I've actually started using the blast shot a lot more than the pick now that i understand it more. Pick is great when it's downhill obviously. What I'm not clear about is how much difference the different specs make. It's rocketed my overall up but I've not seen that difference on the course. Really weird that there isn't a spec for putting and having a recovery spec for a driver for example.

[@MoreRespawn]

Maybe I need to circle back around to it. Before it just made me want to chuck my controller. I've been diving pretty deep into specs, hoping in the next few days to have something out.

[@n0body550]

I assume it makes your dispersion zone smaller the higher the spec

[@hokiesjg2913]

@@MoreRespawn has your specs video come out yet? I can’t find it. Thanks! Great video.

[@justincarver114]

Does the driving control attribute help with iron shots off the tee on a par 3? Or is that under approach control?

[@MoreRespawn]

If you are using the "Drive" shot type, it helps with off the tee.

[@BrainiacSZN]

I will say that, in my opinion at least, driving accuracy is huge for par 3s. It's something not really talked about but unless you use finesse off the tee you're using your driving stats rather than your approach stats

[@MoreRespawn]

I have come to agree with this as well the more I have played.

[@jwill1010]

I assumed I needed to max putting first thing. Is not that important to put points in?

[@rogerfrompickleball6044]

Can players redistribute their skill points? Please explain how “retrain” works. Thanks!

[@jimmiehissong]

Putting was my top priority. Accuracy in approach and short game were second. Then control for approach and short game were third. I have just started adding points to driving. Power is last for me. Driving is far to easy in this game so im not worried about driving accuracy or control as much yet either

[@RickMiMann415]

Was putting your points into putting first a good move?

[@jimmiehissong]

@@RickMiMann415 to some degree but i still miss 2fts, usually 1 a round, because i’ll get a .4% fast and a .1% fast. Putting is extremely frustrating. Not sure what settings you play on but im also playing on hard

[@RickMiMann415]

@@jimmiehissong I'm wondering if maxing out the putting really makes a big difference or is it best to spread the points around....

[@jimmiehissong]

@@RickMiMann415 i definitely notice a difference from when i started the game to now. After you get the gold, or silver even, texas wedge. Id stop. Past those there doesnt seem to be a huge difference plus it cost 2 sp after you get the gold texas wedge

[@karl343]

Now it all makes sense, skill abuser!!! I knew your Agusta sim round was too good to be true. I'll be bringing the smoke on Agusta with this set-up.

[@MoreRespawn]

That's right! I abuse them skills.

[@andypicker1956]

Is anyone else having problems with their challenges since the patch not one of mine work anymore, not end of world but it’s quite frustrating

[@II_Th3oRy_II]

Does driving control affect finesse shots? Because I almost never use the drive shot unless it's the driver. If it doesn't affect finesse shots then I probably shouldn't put any points into driving control then.

[@MoreRespawn]

Finesse shots are under approach. Drive shots generate more spin and are able to be lofted more. If you are looking for more stopping power off the tee, use drive and not finesse. If you only want to use finesse and have the ball roll more, put approach control up.

[@II_Th3oRy_II]

@@MoreRespawn for some reason I thought finesse shots had more spin to it. The symbol for it even looks like backspin. So I would always use a finesse shot because I thought it had more backspin and it had a smaller dispersions area.

[@MoreRespawn]

I thought the same at beginning because the name is "finesse", but if you check the badge, it says " A versatile shot that can target a wider variety of distances than Approach, but has less spin and more roll".

[@bigrigger5617]

Are doing one on putting? How you read the greens with grids and without. Thanks

[@MoreRespawn]

Whenever they get the grids fixed and the beads actually working properly, I will start on one.

[@Antidepressiva1980]

@@MoreRespawn not wanting to sound rude but that could mean we won't get that video for a very long time or maybe never :P

[@res0zn4c]

Do you eventually max out all stats? 😊

[@thesteelehometeam]

Now that we are at level 50 can you update this? I have the max points now.

[@DrAkek666]

Have a comment for algorithm goodness! Also I've been pushing Approach and Short Game very hard, severely lacking Driving and Power currently, will probably refund some points to up the Power a bit.

[@MoreRespawn]

The algorithm Gods thank you.

[@michaelstig]

If I remove my skill points from my skill tree is there a penalty of skill points from re arranging my points ? Will I lose points ?

[@aidanthompson8736]

no you won’t lose points

[@blingdream8637]

Your skill points are all jacked up.

[@corylang]

Is there a cap on how much skill points you can get or is it possible to eventually max out each skill set?

[@MoreRespawn]

You stop earning skill points at level 50. Rest is done through specs.

[@crapgamer]

How do you stop long irons from flying across the green? Even on a par 3 if I hit a long iron it will go straight through the green into the rough.

[@n0body550]

What i do is drop a club if possible either that or i hit a high fade or a high draw just to have it come in at a higher and better angle

[@trinoburgos4041]

Long irons onto the green will always roll aggressively. I look for those lucky chances where the hole is close to the bottom of the green (aka the nearest part of the green from where you are shooting). In those cases, I aim a high finesse shot to drop a couple yards before the green to first hit on the fairway. This way, the 1 bounce on the fairway dramatically reduces the speed of the roll and the ball ends up slowly bouncing/rolling onto the green and stopping. You might have to draw or fade as well to get the right angle to the hole. If the hole is on the top or furthest part of the green.. it's really hard to stop on the green even with a high shot. Only thing you can do is aggressively change the roll mid air to the opposite direction of the hole, but still.. balls like to jump out and it is frustrating lol

[@crapgamer]

@@n0body550 Thanks 👍

[@crapgamer]

@@trinoburgos4041 Thanks 👍

[@gakkieNL]

How do you change roll mid air?

[@thomasgill5172]

Is the game playing ok now? Last time I looked…you still wasn’t getting your rewards for doing challenges? Love your work dude 👍🏻

[@MoreRespawn]

It seems to be recovered. Also, anything you completed, you should get rewards for. Servers were overloaded and backlogged but they should come through.

[@CedricQuartey]

Can someone explain the dispersion zone, because the ball seems to always fly way past it. I will club down two clubs, and still fly over the green. I do not understand it.

[@sfreem14]

Are you getting your tempo and distance right? Could also be wind or elevation related.

[@CedricQuartey]

@@sfreem14 I think it is the elevation, ive been more conscious of that and clubing down more. Can someone explain how i should correctly adjust for elevation, and tempo??

[@sfreem14]

@@CedricQuartey a good starting point for the elevation would be to add/subtract 1 yard of distance per 3 feet of elevation change +/-. If the green is above then add distance, if the green is below subtract the distance. This is how it works in PGA 2k23, so this may not be 100% accurate, so you may need to lessen it. As far as tempo goes, the closer you get to perfect timing the more accurate the shot is going to be. So if you hit a shot fast/slow that could potentially add/subtract distance to your shots.

[@CedricQuartey]

@@sfreem14 okay thank you so much, I will try this out and make adjustments accordingly!

[@ghtraining1]

I feel the game got pretty easy after I got my player to 85. The game is pretty fun around 80 rating.

[@redh8606]

How please tell me

[@ghtraining1]

@red H The hardest part of the game is the long approach shots trying to stop on the green. High wind rounds also. Other than that once you get power drive and good accuracy ratings it's pretty hard to miss fairways and you are likely within 120 yards on most par 4s or around the green in 2 on a par 5. Even if you do miss the fairways most of the time the lie is still close to 100. With good recovery a flop shot or a pick shot out of the sand is damn near automatic close to the pin. I like to use the pitch or blast shot to make it more fun. I struggled with the 60 degree finesse shots judging the spin but figured out you can move the 50 or 54 degree wedge a good range and that makes those shots easier. Putting is pretty easy. I have been playing hard swing/ putt difficulty tour settings for awhile. Wind is my issue. I shot 19 under after 2 rounds in the pga championship with 4-7 mph winds. I shot 10 over the 3rd round with 20 plus mph winds. Game is very different then. :)

[@shanew7361]

​@ghtraining1 I'm level 32, and I've unlocked certain items using the green in-game currency points. However, the hat, a few shirts, sweatshirts, club head covers, pants, etc. aren't appearing in my inventory. Purchased under the Pro Pass category. Also, the rectangle box that appears above the quests on the right isn't working. The icon just spins, and I can't use the square button to view anything. Any help would be appreciated.

[@ghtraining1]

I just got apperal with xp points. I haven't used anything else.

[@justinpearson3696]

Have you figured out why in your career mode every round looks like it’s in the early morning or dusk? I hate it lol

[@bushmonster1702]

the lack of dynamic weather is disappointing.

[@MoreRespawn]

I believe that is all based on where you are placed in the tourney. If you are first to tee off, you will be morning and if you are in first or close to the top you will have a late tee off.

[@justinpearson3696]

@@MoreRespawn man I hate that lol

[@n0body550]

@@justinpearson3696 You’d hate real life golf if this annoys you, and its such a silly thing to be annoyed about

[@justinpearson3696]

@@n0body550 I love real golf lol. This has nothing to do with real golf lol. Like my man said dynamic weather is a thing. Not every round looking like it’s 7:30pm at the masters lol

[@gakkieNL]

I have the pick shot, but it goes off to the left or right often for no apparent reason. Really bugs me…

[@noahstewart3694]

I love this game been playing it for a long time but I can putt for shit!!!! It pisses me off

[@shanew7361]

The putting in the ga,e is shit even with the lines on its hard to tell the speed and break its dog shit.

[@MrRoboken]

Is liv 40 max level ??

[@MoreRespawn]

50. I got some more points coming my way.

[@jeffreyosburn8411]

ea sports PGA TOUR its to slow, its kind of like playing behind Patrick Cantlay !!

[@n0body550]

Its just not though its literal golf pace, maybe lay off the cocaine bro

[@BigWillie01]

This game just keeps letting me down.

[@brianpigott76]

Imo the roll is still too much compared to real life!

[@TheJay1979]

How 15 years ago was I able to take a selfish of myself and make my golfer look exactly like me by uploading it bingo the game, yet somehow the newest golf game they've made, has so few available ways to change your golfers appearance?

[@ThedFyne]

How have you got so many reward points fml

[@JonnyPlaysGolf]

Little bit long for a video but so useful to know. I hadn't even touched the control aspects thinking they weren't as useful without using post shot spin etc! Great video overall

[@garrettclemmons3991]

Dude how u have so many points

[@tomronan9191]

He grinds the game.

[@ELCHAPOTHEMAN]

Watching a great video and not leaving a like is like walking in to a shop and not paying for the goods. There is a charge for these videos and it's 1 like. If you didn't do that, you have not paid your dues. Good video. Thanks.

[@Dinglemcberryburg]

Don’t owe him shit. Ho

[@schmenzer14]

Do you actually play real golf? Just asking for a friend

[@MoreRespawn]

Yes.

[@schmenzer14]

Do any of you actually hit the crooks in real life? This is fantasy land. Its fun and can teach you mechanics of the golf swing. But doesnt remotely substitute a Golf Pro lesson. I love golf. I love hockey. The 2 most expensive sports outside of NASCAR or F1. Im learining quit e a bit from Respawn in terms of the video game. But its no substiute for actual golf play. So in this vein GET YOUR ASSES ON THAT COURSE AND HIT SOME REAL BALLS

[@backalleysally2199]

Putting is absoultly not good wtf is wrong with putting

[@JohnDoe-gz1wh]

Sorry but no one is buying this money grab game

[@DrunkenRhinoceros]

I do not like this RPG style golf. The player should be able to swing and flop if desired without having to spend points to access an ability. Its a dumb mechanic IMO. No other sports game makes this horrible decision. Imagine basketball where you cant drinble down court without apending points, or swimging a bat to bunt without points. Its really lame and why 2k23 wins the generation. Graphics dont make a good game.

[@Charlie_StCloud]

Dribbling down a court or swinging a bat would be equivalent to swinging a club in PGA 23, which you can definitely do.

[@n0body550]

Justin. Your take is just wrong, as in flat earth kinda stupid

[@trinoburgos4041]

The more accurate analogy would be the ability to perform moves like crossovers, hesitations and spins which in real life you do not know how to do when you start to play basketball.. everyone knows how to dribble a ball up and down a court.

[@BigWillie01]

This game just keeps letting me down.