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There are four clubs in the game: Putter (<30yd), Wedge (<75yd), Iron (<115yd), and Driver (<205yd). When taking a stroke, the recommended club is pre-selected.
There are four clubs in the game: Putter (<30yd), Wedge (<75yd), Iron (<115yd), and Driver (<205yd). When taking a stroke, the recommended club is pre-selected.


To hit the ball, the Wii remote is swung as an actual golf club would be swung. There is a meter to measure the strength of the shot. If the player hits the ball harder than the meter measures, the ball will not go straight. The dots on the meter are also represented on the minimap of the hole, which allows the player to determine the ideal force to use on the ball.
To hit the ball, the Wii remote is swung as an actual golf club would be swung while {{button|wii|a}} is being held. There is a meter to measure the strength of the shot. If the player hits the ball harder than the meter measures, the ball will not go straight. The dots on the meter are also represented on the minimap of the hole, which allows the player to determine the ideal force to use on the ball.


====Holes====
====Holes====
There are three difficulties, with three holes each: beginner, intermediate, and expert. Each difficulty can be played separately, or all nine holes can be played at once.
There are three difficulties, with three holes each: beginner, intermediate, and expert. Each difficulty can be played separately, or all nine holes can be played at once.


When the player is near the green, pressing 1 will toggle eye-level camera mode, and pressing 2 will toggle height indicator colors on the green.
When the player is near the green, pressing {{button|wii|1}} will toggle eye-level camera mode, and pressing {{button|wii|2}} will toggle height indicator colors on the green.


All of the holes in ''Wii Sports'' are modified versions of the holes from [[wikipedia:Golf (1984 video game)|NES Golf]].
All of the holes in ''Wii Sports'' are modified versions of the holes from [[wikipedia:Golf (1984 video game)|NES Golf]].
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===Wii Sports Resort===
===Wii Sports Resort===
Gameplay remains largely unchanged from ''Wii Sports''. The most noticeable difference is the addition of pointing the Wii remote downwards and pressing B before being allowed to swing. This sets a reference point for "down" in the game, making swinging the club more precise.
{{ImCap|image=File:WSR Golf Menu Icon.png|size=150px|caption=Screenshot of a [[Mii]] playing golf in ''[[Wii Sports Resort]]''.}}
Gameplay remains largely unchanged from ''Wii Sports''. The most noticeable difference is the addition of pointing the Wii remote downwards and pressing {{button|wii|b}} before being allowed to swing. This sets a reference point for "down" in the game, making swinging the club more precise.


9 new "Resort" holes are added. The original 9 "Classic" holes are still playable.
9 new "Resort" holes are added. The original 9 "Classic" holes are still playable.
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Each Golf match is either 3, 9, or 18 holes. When playing a 3-hole game, the player can choose either the ''Wii Sports Resort'' holes (Resort), the original ''Wii Sports'' holes (Classic), the 3 new challenge holes, or a random mix of any 3 holes. When choosing the Resort or Clasic holes, the player is given the option of the first 3 (beginner), middle 3 (intermediate), or last 3 (advanced) holes. When playing a 9-hole game, the only options are all of the Resort holes, all of the Classic holes, or a random 9 holes. An 18-hole game is always the Resort and Classic holes in order, respectively. Each hole is given a unique number. The Resort holes are 1-9, the Classic holes are 10-18, and the new Challenge holes are 19-21.
Each Golf match is either 3, 9, or 18 holes. When playing a 3-hole game, the player can choose either the ''Wii Sports Resort'' holes (Resort), the original ''Wii Sports'' holes (Classic), the 3 new challenge holes, or a random mix of any 3 holes. When choosing the Resort or Clasic holes, the player is given the option of the first 3 (beginner), middle 3 (intermediate), or last 3 (advanced) holes. When playing a 9-hole game, the only options are all of the Resort holes, all of the Classic holes, or a random 9 holes. An 18-hole game is always the Resort and Classic holes in order, respectively. Each hole is given a unique number. The Resort holes are 1-9, the Classic holes are 10-18, and the new Challenge holes are 19-21.
====Online====
Online, golf has a mode called "Survival Golf". In this mode, 8 players are put in a golf tournament, and slowly eliminated based on points. The lower the score achieved on each hole, the more points are awarded. Each tournament has 5 randomly-selected holes. After the first 2 holes, the 3 players with the lowest total score are eliminated. After the next 2 holes, the bottom two players are eliminated. The fifth and final round decides the winner. The scoring system is as follows:
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan=10|Point chart
|-
!Score
|{{N}}
| +4
| +3
| +2
| +1
|±0
| -1
| -2
| -3
|-
!Points
|{{center|0}}
|{{center|2}}
|{{center|3}}
|{{center|4}}
|{{center|5}}
|{{center|7}}
|10
|14
|18
|}
All players play at the same time, with a 300-second timer for the whole hole. Players' balls do not interact. After finishing the hole, players spectate the game until everyone else finishes as well.


====Changes from previous games====
====Changes from previous games====
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WSR Golf hole 9 map.png|Hole 9
WSR Golf hole 9 map.png|Hole 9
</gallery>
</gallery>
===''Wii Sports Club''===
{{image|Club Exclusive Holes, Wii U Gamepad Screen, Training Activities}}


===''Nintendo Switch Sports''===
===''Nintendo Switch Sports''===
{{image|putter, holes 1-9, holes 19-21, multiplayer and online}}
{{image|a couple shots of local multiplayer}}
====General====
====Local play====
<gallery>
<gallery>
NSS Golf menu screenshot.jpg|The main menu of Golf
NSS Golf menu screenshot.jpg|The main menu of Golf
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NSS Golf OB screenshot.jpg|An Out-of-Bounds shot
NSS Golf OB screenshot.jpg|An Out-of-Bounds shot
NSS Golf results screenshot.jpg|Results of a match
NSS Golf results screenshot.jpg|Results of a match
</gallery>
====Survival Golf====
<gallery>
NSS Golf Online title screenshot.jpg|Title screen
NSS Golf Online Opponents screenshot.jpg|Opponents are found
NSS Golf Online gameplay screenshot.jpg|Gameplay
NSS Golf Online Waiting screenshot.jpg|Waiting for slow opponents to finish
NSS Golf Online scoring screenshot.jpg|The scoring card
NSS Golf Online Interim Result screenshot.jpg|Interim Results for the Semifinals
NSS Golf Online results screenshot.jpg|A successful tournament Result
</gallery>
</gallery>


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NSS Golf 9-Iron screenshot.png|The 9-Iron
NSS Golf 9-Iron screenshot.png|The 9-Iron
NSS Golf Wedge screenshot.png|The Wedge
NSS Golf Wedge screenshot.png|The Wedge
NSS Golf Putter screenshot.png|The Putter
</gallery>
</gallery>


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====Hole maps====
====Hole maps====
<gallery>
<gallery>
NSS Golf Hole 1 map.png|Hole 1
NSS Golf Hole 2 map.png|Hole 2
NSS Golf Hole 3 map.png|Hole 3
NSS Golf Hole 4 map.png|Hole 4
NSS Golf Hole 5 map.png|Hole 5
NSS Golf Hole 6 map.png|Hole 6
NSS Golf Hole 7 map.png|Hole 7
NSS Golf Hole 8 map.png|Hole 8
NSS Golf Hole 9 map.png|Hole 9
NSS Golf Hole 10 map.png|Hole 10
NSS Golf Hole 10 map.png|Hole 10
NSS Golf Hole 11 map.png|Hole 11
NSS Golf Hole 11 map.png|Hole 11
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NSS Golf Hole 17 map.png|Hole 17
NSS Golf Hole 17 map.png|Hole 17
NSS Golf Hole 18 map.png|Hole 18
NSS Golf Hole 18 map.png|Hole 18
NSS Golf Hole 19 map.png|Hole 19
NSS Golf Hole 20 map.png|Hole 20
NSS Golf Hole 21 map.png|Hole 21
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Holding the 2 button after the warning screen for a game of Golf causes the map, power meter, and wind speed meter to disappear.
*Holding {{button|wii|2}} after the warning screen for a game of Golf causes the map, power meter, and wind speed meter to disappear.
*If the ball is closer than 10 feet to the hole, or hits the flag, the crowd will say "whoa!".
*If the ball is closer than 10 feet to the hole, or hits the flag, the crowd will say "whoa!".
*Golf is the only sport that is played the same in all Wii Sports games, just with different Golf courses.
*Golf is the only sport that is played the same in all Wii Sports games, just with different holes.


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 03:29, 21 March 2024

Golf
WS Golf Select course screenshot.png
The main menu of the Golf mode in Wii Sports
Details
First game Wii Sports
Latest game Nintendo Switch Sports
Other game(s) Wii Sports Club
Number of players 1-4 alternating
Peripherals needed None
Real-world equivalent Golf
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Golf is a sport appearing in Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort, Wii Sports Club, and Nintendo Switch Sports. The object of the game is to hit the ball across the course and into the hole with one of the four different clubs. The rules are similar to that of real-life golf, but simpler.

Gameplay

Wii Sports

Golf gameplay from Wii Sports.

The main objective of golf is to hit the ball into the hole in the fewest shots possible. If the player is to hit the ball out of bounds, or into the water, they must try the shot again, with a one shot penalty. If the player takes 3 times the par in strokes, they will be forced to give up, keeping their current score, either a +6, +8 , or +10. -22 is the theoretical best score, although technically not possible because the ball is usually too far for any club to get it to the hole in one shot. The maximum legitimate skill level achievable for golf is 2868.

Clubs

There are four clubs in the game: Putter (<30yd), Wedge (<75yd), Iron (<115yd), and Driver (<205yd). When taking a stroke, the recommended club is pre-selected.

To hit the ball, the Wii remote is swung as an actual golf club would be swung while a is being held. There is a meter to measure the strength of the shot. If the player hits the ball harder than the meter measures, the ball will not go straight. The dots on the meter are also represented on the minimap of the hole, which allows the player to determine the ideal force to use on the ball.

Holes

There are three difficulties, with three holes each: beginner, intermediate, and expert. Each difficulty can be played separately, or all nine holes can be played at once.

When the player is near the green, pressing 1 will toggle eye-level camera mode, and pressing 2 will toggle height indicator colors on the green.

All of the holes in Wii Sports are modified versions of the holes from NES Golf.

Players

Golf is playable with one to four players. Similar to Bowling, there is no minimum number of players, and solo rounds are possible. Therefore there are no CPU players at all. If multiple people are playing, the player farthest from the hole goes, after an initial one stroke for each player.

Wind

There is a wind meter at the top right of the screen. It displays the current wind speed and direction. The wind is reset at the start of every hole. In a nine-hole game, the wind speed is chosen randomly between 0 and 30 mph. In a three-hole game, the wind speed is determined by the difficulty. 0 to 10mph for beginner, 10 to 20mph in intermediate, and 20 to 30mph in expert.

  • If the ball falls off the cliff and into the water at the start of the fourth hole, it is considered out of bounds instead of a water hazard.

Wii Sports Resort

WSR Golf Menu Icon.png
Screenshot of a Mii playing golf in Wii Sports Resort.

Gameplay remains largely unchanged from Wii Sports. The most noticeable difference is the addition of pointing the Wii remote downwards and pressing b before being allowed to swing. This sets a reference point for "down" in the game, making swinging the club more precise.

9 new "Resort" holes are added. The original 9 "Classic" holes are still playable.

Minor graphical changes are present as well.

More golf clubs are added, for a total of 8.

  • Putter (<35yd)
  • Wedge (<80yd)
  • 9 Iron (<100yd)
  • 7 Iron (<135yd)
  • 5 Iron (<155yd)
  • 3 Iron (<175yd)
  • 3 Wood (<200yd)
  • Driver (<250yd)

Wii Sports Club

In Wii Sports Club, Golf remains largely unchanged from its appearance in Wii Sports. Most modifications are cosmetic, and the only notable gameplay change is now the maximum number of strokes is par plus 6, instead of 3 times the par.

Nintendo Switch Sports

NSS Golf email screenshot.png
Screenshot of a Sportsmate teeing off in Nintendo Switch Sports.

Golf was planned to be added to Nintendo Switch Sports as a free update sometime in the fall of 2022,[1] but was delayed to holiday 2022,[2] then released on November 28, 2022.

Clubs

The golf clubs are as follows, from strongest to weakest:

  • Driver
  • Spoon
  • 3-Iron
  • 5-Iron
  • 7-Iron
  • 9-Iron
  • Wedge
  • Putter

Holes

Golf features 21 courses from the Wii Sports series, and 8-player "Survival Golf". Multiple players can share one Joy-Con if playing locally, and there is also a feature where multiple players can play at the same time. There are also 2v2 team battles.

Each Golf match is either 3, 9, or 18 holes. When playing a 3-hole game, the player can choose either the Wii Sports Resort holes (Resort), the original Wii Sports holes (Classic), the 3 new challenge holes, or a random mix of any 3 holes. When choosing the Resort or Clasic holes, the player is given the option of the first 3 (beginner), middle 3 (intermediate), or last 3 (advanced) holes. When playing a 9-hole game, the only options are all of the Resort holes, all of the Classic holes, or a random 9 holes. An 18-hole game is always the Resort and Classic holes in order, respectively. Each hole is given a unique number. The Resort holes are 1-9, the Classic holes are 10-18, and the new Challenge holes are 19-21.

Online

Online, golf has a mode called "Survival Golf". In this mode, 8 players are put in a golf tournament, and slowly eliminated based on points. The lower the score achieved on each hole, the more points are awarded. Each tournament has 5 randomly-selected holes. After the first 2 holes, the 3 players with the lowest total score are eliminated. After the next 2 holes, the bottom two players are eliminated. The fifth and final round decides the winner. The scoring system is as follows:

Point chart
Score ✗ +4 +3 +2 +1 ±0 -1 -2 -3
Points
0
2
3
4
5
7
 10 14 18

All players play at the same time, with a 300-second timer for the whole hole. Players' balls do not interact. After finishing the hole, players spectate the game until everyone else finishes as well.

Changes from previous games

Golf remains largely unchanged from its appearances in Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort. The most noticeable changes are graphical. All of the holes now have golf carts and tents set up in the background.

Unlike in previous games, the putter is not selectable a certain distance from the green, and only the putter may be used while in the green.

Like in Wii Sports Resort, the player's stance must be set before swinging, and can be rest anytime.

A new addition to the swing is the wrist tilt. Tilting the Joy-Con before swinging will change the angle that the ball flies, adding a new aspect to gameplay. The swing meter bends to reflect the tilt of the Joy-Con. The wind speed is now displayed on the hole map.

Gallery

Wii Sports

General

  • Golf being selected from the main menu of Wii Sports

    Golf being selected from the main menu of Wii Sports

  • Aerial view of hole 3

    Aerial view of hole 3

  • The colored height indicator

    The colored height indicator

  • A rough game

    A rough game

  • Slightly below average scorecard

    Slightly below average scorecard

  • A small castle found in the distance of hole 5

    A small castle found in the distance of hole 5

Clubs

  • The driver

    The driver

  • The iron

    The iron

  • The wedge

    The wedge

  • The putter

    The putter

Hole maps

  • Hole 1

    Hole 1

  • Hole 2

    Hole 2

  • Hole 3

    Hole 3

  • Hole 4

    Hole 4

  • Hole 5

    Hole 5

  • Hole 6

    Hole 6

  • Hole 7

    Hole 7

  • Hole 8

    Hole 8

  • Hole 9

    Hole 9

Wii Sports Resort

General

  • Intro to the game

    Intro to the game

  • Gameplay

    Gameplay

  • An aerial view of hole 1

    An aerial view of hole 1

  • The ball lands in the fairway

    The ball lands in the fairway

  • Scorecard of a disappointing game

    Scorecard of a disappointing game

Hole maps

  • Hole 1

    Hole 1

  • Hole 2

    Hole 2

  • Hole 3

    Hole 3

  • Hole 4

    Hole 4

  • Hole 5

    Hole 5

  • Hole 6

    Hole 6

  • Hole 7

    Hole 7

  • Hole 8

    Hole 8

  • Hole 9

    Hole 9

Wii Sports Club

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Nintendo Switch Sports

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Local play

  • The main menu of Golf

    The main menu of Golf

  • The tutorial

    The tutorial

  • The game interface

    The game interface

  • An overview of hole 10

    An overview of hole 10

  • The ball flying through the air

    The ball flying through the air

  • The ball landing in the Fairway

    The ball landing in the Fairway

  • An Out-of-Bounds shot

    An Out-of-Bounds shot

  • Results of a match

    Results of a match

Survival Golf

  • Title screen

    Title screen

  • Opponents are found

    Opponents are found

  • Gameplay

    Gameplay

  • Waiting for slow opponents to finish

    Waiting for slow opponents to finish

  • The scoring card

    The scoring card

  • Interim Results for the Semifinals

    Interim Results for the Semifinals

  • A successful tournament Result

    A successful tournament Result

Clubs

  • The Driver

    The Driver

  • The Spoon

    The Spoon

  • The 3-Iron

    The 3-Iron

  • The 5-Iron

    The 5-Iron

  • The 7-Iron

    The 7-Iron

  • The 9-Iron

    The 9-Iron

  • The Wedge

    The Wedge

  • The Putter

    The Putter

Scores

  • Eagle

    Eagle

  • Birdie

    Birdie

  • Par

    Par

  • Bogey

    Bogey

  • Double Bogey

    Double Bogey

  • Triple Bogey

    Triple Bogey

Hole maps

  • Hole 1

    Hole 1

  • Hole 2

    Hole 2

  • Hole 3

    Hole 3

  • Hole 4

    Hole 4

  • Hole 5

    Hole 5

  • Hole 6

    Hole 6

  • Hole 7

    Hole 7

  • Hole 8

    Hole 8

  • Hole 9

    Hole 9

  • Hole 10

    Hole 10

  • Hole 11

    Hole 11

  • Hole 12

    Hole 12

  • Hole 13

    Hole 13

  • Hole 14

    Hole 14

  • Hole 15

    Hole 15

  • Hole 16

    Hole 16

  • Hole 17

    Hole 17

  • Hole 18

    Hole 18

  • Hole 19

    Hole 19

  • Hole 20

    Hole 20

  • Hole 21

    Hole 21

Trivia

  • Holding 2 after the warning screen for a game of Golf causes the map, power meter, and wind speed meter to disappear.
  • If the ball is closer than 10 feet to the hole, or hits the flag, the crowd will say "whoa!".
  • Golf is the only sport that is played the same in all Wii Sports games, just with different holes.

References

  1. ↑ Official site
  2. ↑ NoA golf holiday 2022
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