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Mario Golf (N64)

Mario's illustrious career has earned the fella the right to relax, so it's no surprise that virtual golfers can now joi more »n him on the links... Mario style, of course. In Mario Golf, players join the star and his usual posse--Luigi, Pyoshi, Wario, Princess Peach, and Baby Mario, among others--on six themed courses, each with unique obstacles and landmarks recognizable from Mario's previous ventures. Despite one's expectations of a cartoonish "golf light" experience, the gameplay is actually on par with many serious golf simulations and is undeniably the best golf game for the Nintendo 64. The game is equally balanced for pros and amateurs alike. Seasoned virtual golfers and perfectionists can choose a club, adjust the golfer's stance, gauge the wind direction, and apply a variety of spins to the ball. Casual golfers can let the computer caddy pick the best club and line up the golfer, and then simply swing away. A variety of 10 classic and cleverly original game modes are available. Among the more interesting challenges are ring shot, requiring players to land shots through floating rings, and mini golf, complete with banked walls and ramps. In addition to the traditional tournament, skins, and match modes, golfers can play speed golf, requiring players to finish a round of golf as quickly as possible. --Eric Twelker Pros: Great variety of game modes High replay value Strong multiplayer mode for up to 4 players Cons: No hidden Mario Golf Kart mode (that we know of, at least) « less

Albatross18: Realms of Pangya (PC)

Set in the beautiful backdrop of a fantasy world where reality stops and magic abounds, Albatross18: Realms of Pangya pr more »esents a unique experience to the game of golf - mixing elements of classic golf play with the popularity of fantasy role-playing games. The game features upgradeable avatars with special items and magic potions, real-time multiplayer tournaments, and a sophisticated physics engine that accurately governs the realistic golf play. And with its special accessory-driven character feature set, basic gameplay is free! « less

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Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 (360)

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 on the Nintendo Wii will support the innovative Wii MotionPlus accessory and give players a near more »-perfect 1:1 swing. Golf fans will experience an authentic swing motion and be able to work the ball from tee box to green. For the first time in franchise history, take on one of the toughest tests in golf – the U.S. Open at Bethpage Black. Fight a multitude of tough courses, real-time weather conditions, the challenge of online tournaments, and more – Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 provides an inside-the-ropes experience like never before. « less

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Albatross 18 (PC)

Set in the beautiful backdrop of a fantasy world where reality stops and magic abounds, Albatross18: Realms of Pangya pr more »esents a unique experience to the game of golf - mixing elements of classic golf play with the popularity of fantasy role-playing games. The game features upgradeable avatars with special items and magic potions, real-time multiplayer tournaments, and a sophisticated physics engine that accurately governs the realistic golf play. And with its special accessory-driven character feature set, basic gameplay is free! « less

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Links 2003 (PC)

Tee it up on the worlds great courses in one incredibly real golf experience. We have taken Links 2003 and Links 2003 Ch more »ampionship Courses and put together a stunningly detailed and authentic golf experience. So many courses, you'll have a hard time choosing where to play. « less

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Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 (360)

Tiger Woods' coach is now your coach! In Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 09, Hank Haney will be there from the start to assess yo more »ur skills, help you tune your clubs and give you feedback after every round as you attempt to climb the leaderboards and win the FedEx Cup. This highly adaptable game allows both the rookie and the seasoned veteran to have a personalized and customized day on the links. This year's game features online enhancements with a highly integrated EA SPORTS GamerNet experience and an all-new online engine powering simultaneous play. « less

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Kirby's Dream Course (SNES)

Kirby's Dream Course is an innovative SNES game featuring everyone's favourite pink blob, Kirby. After his adventures in more » Dream Land we find him in this mini golf game where Kirby himself is the ball, and you must guide him around each hole using the sort of bar system that you see in most golf games. Where this game differs, however, is in the fact that you need to eliminate all on-screen enemies before you can guide Kirby into the hole and complete it. As per usual in golf games, the more strokes it takes you to complete the whole, the lower your score - so make sure you aim Kirby just right!You'll find eight courses and a total of sixty-four holes in the game, not including the final showdown with King Dedede, as well as an action-packed two-player mode. « less

Golf: Tee It Up! (XBLA)

Golf: Tee It Up offers respectable arcade gameplay and slick production values.

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Sid Meier's Sim Golf (PC)

Sid Meier's SimGolf puts you in charge of your very own golf resort. You'll get to play the roles of course designer, CE more »O, and resident pro as your try and grow your business from a small, public pitch-and-putt to a five-star resort complete with private memberships, airstrips, and luxury hotels. To do this, you'll need to design courses that are fun and challenging and manage your resort's resources to satisfy your guests' growing needs. You'll even have a chance to test your course and golf skills when your Sims challenge you to a round.You can create the world's most challenging and outrageous golf courses in a variety of different environments, including woodlands, desert, tropical, and Scottish links. Then you can build an entire golf resort from the ground up around your course. Hold tournaments, sell memberships, and entice the rich and famous to build homes at your resort. But make sure you manage wisely. Modify your course and resort so you can respond to the needs and interests of your Sims guests. The skills test against your Sims is the penultimate challenge. Players can bring their existing Sims characters into the game with a user-friendly import tool or create their own Sim golfer from scratch. Customize and play your resident pro against other pros for a big cash purse you can use to upgrade your resort. « less

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Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds (PS3)

Developed by Clap Hanz, in conjunction with Sony Computer Entertainment America's Santa Monica Studios, Hot Shots Golf 5 more » brings a brand new chapter of the beloved Hot Shots franchise onto PLAYSTATION3 for the first time. Showcasing high definition graphics along with new, more accurate golf physics, Hot Shots Golf 5 offers up a new level of immersion to the franchise's signature over-the-top visuals and pick up and play action. Hot Shots Golf 5 brings an entirely new element of gameplay control by introducing a shot system that focuses on the player's swing instead of a power meter. Featuring more than 15 zany golfers and caddies, Hot Shots Golf 5 adds six new courses to the overall challenge, ranging from pitch-and-putt par three layouts to challenging 18-hole configurations. In addition, players will have unprecedented online access with the ability to create tournaments of up to 50 participants, and even access unique downloadable content. With vibrantly detailed courses, wacky new characters, and a wealth of online features, Hot Shots Golf 5 promises to enter the next generation strokes ahead of the competition. « less