Getting the “Golf ala Monkey” achievement in Under The Island can feel frustrating at first. The Coconut Golf minigame looks simple, but landing a clean hole-in-two demands precision, timing, and one key ability that many players overlook.
If you’ve been stuck watching that coconut stop just short of the goal, this guide will walk you through a reliable method that turns a tricky challenge into a repeatable win.
Where to Find Coconut Golf
You’ll find the minigame just south of Alberto’s Farm. However, you can’t access it immediately.
Before reaching the area, you must obtain the Fire Plant. This allows you to burn a cluster of plants blocking the path so you can push a stone block aside. Once moved, that obstacle stays gone permanently.
Inside the minigame, your objective is simple:
- Knock the coconut from beside the monkey on the right
- Land it inside the circle around the flag on the left
- Do it in two hits to unlock the achievement
Simple in theory — tricky in execution.
The Secret You Actually Need
While you can attempt the challenge early, success becomes far more consistent once you unlock a late-game ability: Sprint Attack.
You’ll find it inside a house located in the far southwest corner of the map.
Why it matters:
- Regular hits lack enough force and control
- Sprint Attack gives the perfect balance of power and direction
- It makes the two-shot strategy possible
Without this ability, you’re mostly relying on luck.
First Shot
This is the most important step. If your first hit is off, the second shot usually can’t recover.
Positioning is everything
Stand so your shadow lines up just below the coconut’s shadow.
Think of it like this:
- Your character should sit almost perfectly horizontal with the coconut
- Even a tiny offset can ruin the angle
Once aligned:
- Move slightly to the right
- Sprint left
- Attack just as you reach the coconut
If done correctly, the coconut will roll to a spot slightly right of the goal line — exactly where you want it.
Tip: During the minigame, the coconut stays visible even behind trees, which helps you track its landing position.
Second Shot
Unlike the first hit, this one is forgiving.
There’s still minor randomness in where the coconut stops, but as long as it lands near the intended zone, the path to the goal is mostly straight.
To finish:
- Stand slightly above the coconut
- Aim directly toward the flag
- Use a controlled strike
If your first shot was correct, this second hit usually sends it straight into the circle.
Extra Reward Benefit
Even if you miss the two-shot goal, the minigame is still profitable.
Completing the course in under four hits earns:
- Your entry money back
- A prize reward
- Eventually around 70 coins total
So practicing this method actually helps you farm coins efficiently.
Controller vs Keyboard Tip
Many players find this challenge easier with a keyboard rather than a controller.
Why?
- Direction keys make horizontal alignment more precise
- It’s easier to maintain exact positioning before the first hit
If you’re struggling with consistency, switching controls can make a noticeable difference.
Once you master the first shot alignment, this achievement stops feeling like luck and starts feeling like skill.
Expect to land a hole-in-two roughly one out of every three attempts with practice — sometimes even more once the positioning becomes muscle memory.
Stick with the method, focus on precision over speed, and that stubborn coconut will start dropping into the goal far more often than you’d expect.