Golfer

The Golfer is an NPC vendor that sells golfing-related items.

He is found and spoken to in the Underground Desert, playing Golf with himself until he is killed or talked to. He will move in when:


 * There is an empty house.
 * The player has interacted with him.

The Golfer will attack nearby enemies with golf balls to defend himself.

More items will unlock as the player golfs more, including clubs, chests, and trophies.

The Golfer is one of the few entities that can be detected by the Lifeform Analyzer.

Names
The Golfer may have any of the following names:

Interaction quotes


When first meeting:

During a Party:

When windy:

During Rain:

During a thunderstorm:

When Angler is present:
 * "Should I take up fishing? Bribing [Name of Angler] to fetch my balls out of the water is emptying my wallet!"

When Arms Dealer is present:
 * "[Name of Arms Dealer] has mistaken my golf balls as ammo for his musket on several occassions." [sic]

When Dryad is present:
 * "According to [Name of Dryad], I'm murdering a lot of her friends when I mow the lawn. I gotta have a fairway for my course!"

Only during a Blood Moon:

When in a biome:

Happiness quotes
When homeless:


 * "I need a place to hang up my clubs."

When far from home:


 * "I think I've wandered off course. That is not a smart move."

When in a sparse area:


 * "Nothing better than having all this space to yourself."

When overcrowded:


 * "Golf is a sport best enjoyed solo. I dislike my life not being the same way."


 * "Hate to say it, but I rather hate all the foot traffic here."

When in the Forest:
 * "I like the Forest. It has all the necessary features for golfing."

When in the Underground:


 * "Tell me something. How am I suppose to golf in a place like the underground?"

When in an Evil Biome or the Dungeon:


 * "I especially think it’s unwise to hang around a place like the Corruption/Crimson/Dungeon."

When near the Angler:


 * "Unpopular opinion: I quite love having [Name of Angler] the Angler around. I get my water hazards returned to me!"

When near the Zoologist:


 * "It's always fun to hang out with [Name of Zoologist] the Zoologist. Good people."

When near the Painter:
 * "It's always fun to hang out with [Name of Painter] the Painter. Good people."

When near the Pirate:


 * "I dislike being around [Name of Pirate] the Pirate. Makes me feel uneasy."

When near the Merchant:


 * "I hate [Name of Merchant] the Merchant's greedy attitude. I find it unnecessary in a world like this."

When neutral:


 * "I’m doing fine!"

Golf score quotes
When player’s golf score is less than 500:


 * "You're going to need a lot of practice, I strongly recommend padding."
 * "That poor bird. Duck is tasty, however, so don't give up!"

When player’s golf score is from 500 to 1000:


 * “Not quite champion level, but you’ll do.”
 * “You’re getting better! I am not fearing for my life anymore.”
 * “Those are quite mediocre swings. Almost par for the course, if I must say.”

When player’s golf score is from 1000 to 2000:


 * “I’m impressed. Statistically, you are a wedge above the rest!”
 * ”You’re doing a good job out there! Should I be worried?”
 * ”Your courses are well below par. That’s a good thing!”

When player’s golf score is above 2000:


 * “You are a God walking among mere mortals! A spectacular golfer!”
 * ”If I had a trophy to give for your amazing swings, I'd give you ten!”
 * ”What a breathtaking golfer! You may be at the top, but never stop reaching for it!”

Tips

 * Due to the Underground Desert becoming much more dangerous in Hardmode, it is recommended to find the Golfer before entering Hardmode.
 * The Golfer can be found using the Hunter Potion.
 * To prevent the Golfer from getting killed, it is advised to use the Calming Potion.
 * The Golfer can be a lot harder to rescue in Expert and Master mode, so if you hear his hurt sound or see the damage indicator, try to reach his position as fast as possible. Illuminating underground desert pockets can help to locate him.

Trivia

 * The name "Lion Pines" is a reference to the real world professional golfer.
 * The name "Arnie Palmfrond" is a reference to the real world professional golfer.
 * The name "Gunner McLovin" is a reference to the real world professional golfer and fictional golfer Shooter McGavin from the movie .
 * One of the Golfer’s quotes, “Huh? You eat WHAT for breakfast?” is also a reference to the movie Happy Gilmore.
 * The name "Harry Madison" is a reference to the Adam Sandler comedy .
 * The name "Jake Nicklelisp" is a reference to the real world professional golfer.
 * The name "Jim Mulligan" is a reference to the which is a stroke that is replayed from the spot of the previous stroke without penalty.
 * The fact that he is found in the Underground Desert is likely a reference to getting stuck in a sand trap while golfing.
 * One of the Golfer's quotes, "Don't go chasing water hazards, please stick to the fairways and greens that you're used to." is a reference to the TLC song 'Waterfalls'.
 * The Golfer was first shown off in the town night spoiler released by Re-Logic’s YouTube channel on October 1, 2018.
 * The quote "I'm not the type to scream and thrash around just because my ball lands in the water. I stay calm, and collected, and focus on the next shot." could be a reference to the fact that many golfers have suffered a brief bout of anger due to a misplaced shot.
 * Once the player has a golf score of 2000 or higher, he will sell a total of 39 items at a time. If he is happy enough, he will also sell a Pylon, rounding up his stock to 40 items. He is tied with the Tavernkeep for the most items sold by any NPC.
 * However, the NPC with the most items sold at any time, without certain pre-conditions, is Santa Claus at 39 items.
 * Any items sold to the Golfer cannot be bought back once his shop has 39 items or more.
 * According to Redigit, the Golfer is the Zoologist's older brother, referenced by some of his quotes.