PGA TOUR 2K25 – Complete Controls Guide (PC, Xbox and PlayStation)

by Fernando Diaz / Articles, Misc. Guides / 09 Jan 2025

PGA TOUR 2K25 – Full Controls Guide

This is a complete controls list for PGA TOUR 2K25, covering swing mechanics, shot types, multiplayer options, UI navigation, and more.

All PC Settings

Basic Controls

Swing (Swing Stick – EvoSwing): Pull Right Stick Down → Push Up

Swing (3-Click Method): Hold X (PS) / A (Xbox) → Release → Press at markers

Change Shot Type: D-Pad Left / Right

Adjust Shot Aim: Left Stick

Change Club: L1 / R1 (PS) | LB / RB (Xbox)

Zoom to Aim Marker: Triangle (PS) | Y (Xbox)

Putt Preview (if enabled): Square (PS) | X (Xbox)

Shot Power Boost: R2 (PS) | RT (Xbox)

Spin & Shot Shaping Controls

Apply Spin in Mid-Air: Left Stick (Directional Input)

Shape Shot (Fade/Draw): Hold L2 (PS) / LT (Xbox) + Left Stick Left / Right

Add/Reduce Loft: Hold L2 (PS) / LT (Xbox) + Left Stick Up / Down

Advanced Gameplay Controls

Change Swing Type: Options (PS) | Menu (Xbox) → Settings → Controls

Scorecard: Touchpad (PS) | View Button (Xbox)

Pause Menu: Options (PS) | Menu (Xbox)

Replay Last Shot: L3 (PS) | LS Click (Xbox)

Concede Hole (Match Play): Triangle (PS) | Y (Xbox)

Multiplayer & Social Controls

Open Social Menu: Triangle (PS) | Y (Xbox)

Send Quick Chat Message: D-Pad Up / Down / Left / Right

Mute Opponent: Options (PS) | Menu (Xbox) → Mute Player

Forfeit Hole in Multiplayer: Triangle (PS) | Y (Xbox)

UI & Miscellaneous Controls

Change Camera View: R1 (PS) | RB (Xbox)

Enable Pro Vision (If Available): L1 (PS) | LB (Xbox)

Toggle Overhead View: D-Pad Up

Fast-Forward Shot: R2 (PS) | RT (Xbox)

Restart Hole (Practice Mode): Options (PS) | Menu (Xbox)

Swing Mechanics

Swing Stick (EvoSwing – Default)

Backswing: Pull Right Stick down smoothly

Transition: Push Right Stick up at the right moment

Downswing: Control speed to maintain accuracy

3-Click Swing

Hold X (PS) / A (Xbox) → Release at power

Press again at the correct position for Swing Plane

Press one more time to determine shot accuracy

Putting Controls

Backswing: Controls distance

Putt Weight: Determines overshoot/undershoot

Putt Rhythm: Fast = more power, slow = less power

Putt Preview: Square (PS) | X (Xbox) (if enabled)

Shot Types

Tee Shots

Tee Shot: Standard drive

Power Drive: Maximizes distance

Stinger: Low launch, high roll

Choked Tee Shot: Reduces carry distance

Approach Shots

Approach: Normal iron shot

Choked Approach: Lower carry

Pitch: Soft shot with less roll

Off the Deck: Uses Driver from fairway

Spinner: High spin shot

Runner: Low spin approach

Knock Down: Low-flight approach

Recovery Shots

Recovery: Gets out of the rough

Punch: Low shot under obstacles

Choked Punch: Shorter punch shot

Flop: High, soft shot

Super Flop: Extreme high flop

Bunker Shots

Splash: Standard bunker escape

Pick: Soft landing bunker shot

Power Pick: Longer bunker shot

Blast: More forgiving, lower bunker shot

Shots Around the Green

Putt: Standard putt

Tap In: Auto-make from close range

Chip: Low air-time shot

Fernando Diaz

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