World Cup Golf: Professional Edition for the Sony PS1 is a sports simulation game that puts players on the virtual golf course. Released in the mid-90s, it offers a selection of world-renowned courses to play on and a variety of game modes, including tournament and stroke play. Players can customize their golfer and engage in a realistic golfing experience, perfecting their swing and strategy to conquer challenging fairways and greens. Its genre falls under sports and specifically golf simulation, capturing the essence of the sport in a home gaming format.