Original Everybody’s Golf Developer Asks Fans to Stop Contacting Them About Hot Shots
Fans frustrated with the state of Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots on playstation are mistakenly directing their complaints to Clap Hanz, the original developer of the Everybody’s golf franchise, the studio has revealed.Despite a long history with the series, Clap Hanz was not involved in the progress of Hot Shots, adn is now requesting fans cease contacting them for support.
the plea comes as a result of a surge in inquiries following the game’s recent issues, with many fans seemingly unaware of the studio’s limited role in the current iteration. Clap Hanz CEO Masashi Muramori addressed the situation in a statement posted to X (formerly Twitter) on September 26, 2025, acknowledging the continued connection fans feel to the studio due to their work on previous Everybody’s Golf titles.
“Please note that due to our long-standing involvement in developing the Everybody’s Golf franchise, we continue to receive questions and inquiries about Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots,” Muramori wrote. “However, while we can provide necessary improvements and support for titles we developed directly in the past at the request of SIE, we were not involved in developing Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots. We kindly ask for your understanding.”
The situation highlights a complex history between Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) and Clap Hanz. While Clap Hanz continues to develop golf games – most recently Easy Come Easy Golf on Nintendo Switch and mobile - a port to PlayStation 5 has not materialized. This, coupled with the closure of japan Studio, wich previously produced the Everybody’s Golf series, appears to have contributed to the fractured relationship and fan confusion.
