The latest entry in the PGA Tour 2K franchise, PGA Tour 2K23, allows players to pick different archetypes to suit their strengths and weaknesses in-game, which helps fans across all varieties of play styles to progress through the game in a way that benefits them. Archetypes can also be changed throughout PGA Tour 2K23, making it that much easier to try out different strategies. Each comes with its own benefits and drawbacks, though, so it's a good ideal to do some research before deciding which to use. No two players are the same and each may want different things out of their PGA Tour 2K23 experience.
Having released in mid-October 2022, PGA Tour 2K23's reviews have been relatively favorable thus far. With twenty courses to play on and new features such as a course creation tool, the game offers compelling minute-to-minute gameplay as well as improved controls compared to its predecessors. Realistic physics also make it easier for players to get a feel of the advantages and drawbacks to their particular play style. It makes it easier to reliably predict where shots are going to land, which in turn can indicate to PGA Tour 2K23 fans which archetype would most help them improve.
There are five archetypes to pick from in PGA Tour 2K23: Powerhouse, Rhythm, Greensman, Sculptor, and Woodsman. Dedicated players who would like to effectively try out each one could take to PGA Tour 2K23's course designer to create courses that play to each archetype's strengths. As players evolve throughout the course of MyCAREER, they'll also be liable to find that their preferred type of archetype shifts with time. Here's everything there is to know about what to expect from PGA Tour 2K23's archetypes.
Which Archetype To Pick In PGA Tour 2K23
First-time PGA Tour 2K players will likely want to select the Powerhouse archetype, which enables them to make long shots at the cost of less accurate swings. However, in the case of smaller holes, the Greensman archetype is also useful as it improves the putting ability. It's a good idea to keep an eye on the specific challenges presented by each unique course before selecting an archetype. Every course in PGA Tour 2K23 at launch is unique and should be planned for accordingly. It's also helpful to know the weaknesses of each archetype:
Archetype |
Advantage |
Drawback |
|---|---|---|
Powerhouse |
Carry Distance |
Swing Difficulty |
Rhythm |
Swing Difficulty |
Carry Distance |
Greensman |
Putting |
Recovery Shots |
Woodsman |
Recovery Shots |
Putting |
Sculptor |
Shot Shaping |
Distance Control |
PGA Tour 2K23 players who have a hard time lining up and timing their shots will benefit from the Rhythm archetype, even if it comes at the cost of the amount of ground they can cover. Those who would like to better shape their shots can get good use out of the Sculptor archetype, though it doesn't allow for much control over the shot's distance. The archetypes, including their strengths, weaknesses, and specific stats, can be viewed in-game alongside other MyPLAYER and MyCAREER features in PGA Tour 2K23. It's just one more way that PGA Tour 2K23 allows fans to shape their gameplay experience and career in a way that benefits them specifically.