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Thursday April 6, 2006
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 Let me say up front: Despite an irrational passion for the movie Caddyshack, I'm so not a golfer. In fact, I'd never swung a club in my life, until Mad Catz came to my office to preview Mad Catz Real World Golf.
It's a combination hardware/software bundle. The important part of the hardware is the Gametrak controller, which sits on the floor in  front of you and connects up with the PS2 or Xbox. Two slender wires come out of the top and attach to gloves you wear, which is how it tracks your movements. You just need to calibrate for about half a minute, and your onscreen player mimics your movements precisely. I thought the wires might get in the way, but I didn't even notice them after I started swinging away. The game features 10 golf courses, customizable avatars, and minigames. My personal favorite was one where you smash windows with the ball; good therapy. Even lacking minimal golf skills, I really enjoyed it. I played on an easy level, but experienced golfers can ramp up the difficulty. You'll find Real World Golf in stores on April 11 at $69.99.
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April 12, 2006 11:26 PM
My friend just bought the game today. He and I are both avid golfers, when he took his first swing, he fell back a little on his back foot, and sliced the ball as you would in real life, if only the putting were a little tougher the game would almost be like playing real golf.
April 13, 2006 3:27 PM
I appreciate the input from an actual golfer.
April 19, 2006 11:54 AM
Another golfer here. I just got this yesterday and so far it seems fun. I don't think I'll be selling my real clubs any time soon because of it, but it is something to pass the time. The little plastic club it comes with is kind of small, but what do you expect for $70.00. It is really of no matter though, you don't even have to use it. I think I might try to find an old shaft to cut down and use. If you have ceilings high enough to use a real club it may feel more like real golf. If you are a real golfer looking for a way to play on those rainy days? Your probably not going to like this. But what else are you going to do on a rainy day?
April 24, 2006 4:42 PM
How in the world do you stop the ball on the green? I tried hitting under the ball, did not work. This thing bounces 10 feet in the air when it hits the green. Tried rolling it on the green, still wont stop. Hits in front and rolls off the back. Help please.