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Can you believe Ruoning Yin's secret weapon is a virtual Tiger Woods? What a game-changer!

Tiger Woods is not only a fan favorite but also an inspiration to fellow professionals on the greens. However, who would have imagined that the 15-time major winner would become a personal choice character in a video game? Yes, you read that right. Ruoning Yin, who’s leading the charge at the AIG Women’s Open, revealed an interesting narrative.

Yin finished her first round with 68 4-under-par and is currently on the top of the leaderboard. Meanwhile, Jenny Shin tied for T3 is only behind a one-stroke lead. After finishing the first round, Yin joined the press conference and was asked about her thoughts on the first day’s play.

While talking about it, the golfer further revealed her experience with the Old Course digitally. “Yeah, amazing. I play this course in individual game a lot. It’s quite different playing in person. I enjoy it,” said the 21-year-old. She also talked about the character she uses and said, “I think I hit it pretty good. I use Tiger.” Could it be that Ruoning Yin admires Tiger Woods as a player? Only she knows the answer for now.

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There was a strong wind on the course and despite the challenges, Yin somehow completed the first round with 4-under-par thanks to her game experience. Although the golfer revealed that the experience is different while playing it in reality, it might have helped her to understand the approach of the tee shots. But what about the game? Which one is it?

In which game does Ruoning Yin play Tiger Woods as a character?

Although Yin didn’t specify the name of the individual game she played, it should probably be the EA Sports PGA Tour. The latest edition of this game was released in 2023 last year and is quite famous for its unique and real-life experience. As per the reports from the Screen Rant, the game also has almost every famous course, including The Old Course at St Andrew’s Links. To provide a completely authentic experience, characters like Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, and other golfers feature in the game.

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Can you believe Ruoning Yin's secret weapon is a virtual Tiger Woods? What a game-changer!

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Interested gamers can also enjoy the experience of courses like Augusta National, Torrey Pines, TPC Southwind, and more. Usually, the game costs $69.99 for the publisher’s set, but you can buy this at $10.49 on Xbox.com. The game is also available on other platforms like Steam and more. However, the prices are subject to change depending on the platform.

Are you going to buy one? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below!