Skill Technology, a start-up founded last year by six Midwesterners, recently announced open beta sign-ups for their first game, Gimme Golf. Designed for the casual gaming market, it looks to combine a fun and intuitive game of golf with social networking and cash prizes. Players can practice their putting and driving on a variety of golf courses designed just for the game, while picking from a number of in-game characters that each have their own one-of-a-kind skill set and personality.

I know that the cynic and skeptic in me came out when I last reported on an online sports game. But to be honest, the initial screenshots and press release (below and after the jump, respectively) look pretty good. I like the game’s semi-realistic art style — the press release mentions “hand-painted graphics” — and Destructoid’s readers certainly know something about being part of an on the internet community.

The game can be played for free, but you can also enter into tournaments with up to 50 participants to win as much as $1,000; the entry fees begin as low as $1. You can sign up for the beta by heading over to the game’s official website, http://www.gimmegolf.com.

Via Destructoid

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