As the final scores rolled in, the competitive heat faded into quiet conversation. They talked about work, family, and the plans for a real-life meetup next summer.

The Discord call crackled to life at 9:00 PM. "Ready to lose your lunch money?" Radu joked, his avatar—a penguin in a tuxedo—doing a practice swing on the screen.

Is there a you play (like Golf With Your Friends or Golf It! )?