Fore! Incredible Technologies’ golf game Golden Teehit the sweet spot with players after debuting in 1989. The game used a simple track ball controller to make golf shots and bring the “links” to the arcade. The game spawned sequels, spinoffs, and updated versions—including a 1995 version that allowed for tournaments to be run via “connected play.” In many ways, Golden Tee was a pioneer in the world of esports. In 2019, 30 years after its release, versions of the game still generated half a billion dollars a year in revenue for operators.