Find the Secret Gong
The secret gong is an early proof that Normal Golf Game is more than a difficult golf simulator: it asks you to spot targets and execute awkward shots under pressure. If the tutorial tells you to hit the hidden gong, the target is near the opening area rather than far down the course.
For the tutorial objective, look around the tee-area environment instead of aiming toward the hole. The gong is positioned so it can be struck with a controlled shot after you line up your golfer. You do not need a powerful drive; a clean, deliberate hit is much more useful.
Later discussion around the game mentions additional gong-related bounties. Those are separate from the first tutorial gong, so do not assume every reference points to the same target.
| Gong reference | Location | What to do | |---|---|---| | Tutorial secret gong | Near the introductory tee area | Aim carefully and hit it to complete the prompt | | Parking-lot gong | Behind the shop | Send the ball over the building toward the rear lot | | Shop bounty gong | Second floor above the shop’s open sign | Set up a high shot toward the upper level |
The first gong is easiest to find when you stop treating the task as a normal approach shot. Pan your view, identify the circular target and its support, then position yourself for a modest swing. A shot that travels too far may still miss the target completely, while a slower ball can make contact more reliably.
How to Ring It Consistently
Normal Golf Game uses hands-on swing controls, so a correct plan can fail if your club face or contact point is off. The game evaluates where the ball meets the club, the direction of the face, and how forcefully you move your hands. A big windup is tempting, but it adds variables you do not need for a nearby hidden target.
Use this sequence for the tutorial target:
- Press Tab to enter golf mode and get the full swing interface.
- Face the gong instead of relying on your last aim toward the hole.
- Use small aim adjustments before swinging.
- Square the club face as much as possible.
- Pull the hands back only far enough for a medium-strength strike.
- Swing through the ball smoothly instead of flicking at it.
- Watch where the ball goes, then make one adjustment at a time.
A quick reset is useful while learning. After a shot, pressing Space soon afterward lets you try again without spending time recovering from a poor result. That makes the gong challenge a good practice area for learning contact and alignment.
| Problem | Likely cause | Better adjustment | |---|---|---| | Ball flies past the gong | Too much swing speed | Reduce the backswing and use a medium shot | | Ball starts far right or left | Club face is not square | Correct face rotation before changing power | | Ball barely moves | Ground contact or weak strike | Raise the contact point and accelerate through | | Ball misses at close range | Aim changed during setup | Recheck stance and target line before swinging | | Repeated inconsistent shots | Several controls changed at once | Alter only power, face angle, or aim per attempt |
The game’s tutorial teaches several shot types, including thin shots, fat shots, slices, and straight shots. Those are not merely jokes about bad golf. They explain why a ball that seemed aimed correctly can still veer away from the gong. A slice can carry the ball substantially to one side, while striking the ground first can destroy the shot’s distance.
For this challenge, perfection is unnecessary. You are looking for enough contact and enough accuracy to touch a broad stationary object. Prioritize a square, stable swing over an impressive one.
Controls That Matter for Gong Shots
The deliberately awkward controls are the point of Normal Golf Game. Rather than using a familiar timing meter, you move your character’s hands with the mouse and manage body position and club orientation with keyboard controls. That makes even a short shot feel like a small physical puzzle.
| Control or action | Purpose | Use for the gong | |---|---|---| | Tab | Enter or leave golf mode | Switch in before setting up your shot | | Mouse drag | Move hands and swing club | Control speed and point of contact | | A / D | Rotate the club face | Remove unwanted side spin | | Q / E | Adjust club position or stance | Help square up a straight shot | | Z / C | Fine-tune aim | Center the gong before swinging | | Space | Quick reset after a shot | Rapidly retry missed attempts |
Start by aiming with Z and C, then use the club-face controls to avoid accidental curve. If you adjust your aim after rotating the face, take a moment to confirm both settings again. It is easy to compensate for one mistake by creating another, especially when the character animation makes the club feel less predictable than a conventional golf game.
The safest practice swing is a compact one. Pull back, keep the club face near square, and move forward in a single purposeful motion. Do not try to imitate a real golf swing exactly; the game’s physical interface has its own rhythm. Learning that rhythm is the real early challenge.
Normal Golf Game also rewards unusual targets beyond the flag. Players can earn money through side activities such as smashing signs, hitting gongs, and landing balls in oversized toilets. These objectives encourage experimentation, but they can also make progress feel slower because a failed trick shot may leave the ball in a worse position than before.
Shop and Parking-Lot Gong Tips
If you are pursuing the later bounty rather than the introductory challenge, identify which gong you need before taking a shot. The shop-area targets are easy to confuse because one is behind the building and another is above the storefront.
The parking-lot gong requires clearing the shop structure. Walk to a position that gives you open space overhead, then favor height and distance over a perfectly straight low shot. A shot that catches the roof or wall will not reach the rear target.
For the gong above the open sign, the challenge is different. You need elevation, but excessive power can send the ball past the second-floor target. Use a controlled high shot and adjust from the result.
| Target | Main obstacle | Recommended shot | Common mistake | |---|---|---|---| | Behind-shop gong | Building blocks the direct path | High, stronger shot over the roof | Hitting the building face | | Second-floor gong | Target is elevated but close | Medium-power upward shot | Overshooting the upper level | | Tutorial gong | Precise short-range contact | Straight medium shot | Using full-power swing |
If a ball keeps striking the building, do not simply swing harder. Change your launch path first by repositioning and setting a higher trajectory. If it clears the building but lands too far away, reduce power on the next try while preserving the same direction.
These targets are meant to be a little ridiculous, and that is part of the game’s design. The narrator, unusual bounties, and difficult mechanics turn routine golf tasks into comic endurance challenges. Treat each missed gong as feedback rather than a failure; the same control skills will help with signs, course shots, and later objectives.
FAQ
Where is the normal golf game secret gong?
The tutorial’s secret gong is near the introductory tee area. Look around the immediate environment rather than toward the hole, then use a controlled swing to hit the visible gong target.
Is the gong behind the shop the same one as the tutorial gong?
No. The gong behind the shop, in the parking lot, is associated with a later target or bounty. You must hit the ball over the building to reach it.
Where is the other shop gong?
Another gong is on the building’s second floor, directly above the shop’s open sign. It requires a more precise elevated shot than the parking-lot gong.
Do I need a full-power shot to hit the secret gong?
Usually not. For the tutorial target, a medium-strength swing with square club-face alignment is safer than a full-power drive.
Why does my ball curve away from the gong?
Your club face may be rotated, creating a slice or other sideways movement. Use the club-face controls to straighten the shot, then make small aim adjustments before trying again.