Customer Reviews

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2001

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

One thing that has been overlooked by most reviewers is the speed of play. This game is fast. Even with the 8 to 10 second load time each hole, I can still play 18 holes in 20 min. This makes the game very addicting. Things to fix on TW2002: 1. Green grids when you are not on the fringe. 2. Hole overviews that actually show you a usefull view. 3. More stats. Stats add to replay value. The only tracked stats are not course dependent nor do they depend on what tees you play from. It tracks Longest drive, longest putt, fairways and greens in regulation, number of putts, score, birdies, eagles, hole in one, and tour winnings. The tour is a lot of fun (requires 12 rounds of golf, so it will take a while). The game can be challenging even after you master it. CPU Tiger can shoot anywhere from 62 to 70. Depending on how your swing on the analog stick is(it varies from day to day just like a real golf swing) you can shoot as low as 55(I even hit one OB on Pebble Beach #18), or easily get into trouble and shoot 70 with super Tiger. Tiger does hit the ball extremely far, so it can be more challenging to use the other golfers(who also hit the ball 350 on occasion by pushing up during swing) More courses and pros would be nice too. Chiping is tricky till you get the hang of it. Good features: putting(specifically the way you read the green) and the swing control. It relies less on timing and more on feel, which to me is more comparible to a real swing. Go buy this game, I have had it for three months and I still play at least one round a day. You can always try and improve your score, just like real golf. The wind and analog stick always keep the game challenging and keep you on your toes. Even after unlocking red shirt Tiger, it is challenging to try and stop the ball on the greens off the tee on the shorter par fours.

This game is a let down from the start. Your choices are limited to only three golf courses and six professional golfers. The only worse golf game than this was Tiger Woods for the N64 platform. The graphics are the only plus for this game and the credit for that should probably be given to Sony. The gameplay is much more advanced than Tiger 99 for PS1, that could be due to the lack of information that is given to the golfer on the lie of the ball or the grossly exagerated grid of the green. I wish I had never bought this game and I would trade it in if I were to get more than $25 from the local store. Save some money and buy either Links or Microsoft Golf for your PC.

I have been playing EA GOLF since the SEGA GENISIS. EA SPORTS has forgotten that graphics are nice but quickly get old. Game play is what makes a game as fun again and again. Here is a list of the problems. 1. you should have the option of using the buttons instead of the analog stick 2. not enough courses to choose from 3. in general using the analog joysticks doesn't work 4. for whatever reason you chunk pitch shots unless right on the green 5. it won't show you the grid of the green when you are chipping

Ever since the introduction of the Playstation to the world of video gaming, I've been searching for a console golf game that would rival the fun and satisfaction I had playing PGA Golf II and III for the old Sega Genesis. Sad to say I've been greatly disappointed thus far.

Tiger Woods golf for the PS2 is pretty solid. This was my first foray into the 'Tiger Woods' series of golf and I have to say I was somewhat surprised. I enjoyed the new swing meter (you use the analog stick to control the meter) and the graphics are very good. However, I felt like the accuracy of the shots (i.e. distance relative to club selection and weather situations) was somewhat questionable. I was also very disappointed in the fact that there are so few courses and players to select from.

In all, this was an enjoyable game, but not as enjoyable as, say Links 2000 for the PC. Hopefully EA will rectify these problems for 2002.

What a shame! I had high hopes for PGA 2001. Unfortunately, EA spent a lot of time (and money) motion capturing Tiger and not enough time re-creating courses. Surely, something with the potential that the PS2 has could have handled more than 3 courses, at the very least give me some variety. TPC at Sawgrass anyone? I really did like the use of the analog sticks to swing, that's one of the nice aspects of this game. However, I expected a lot more depth from the company that released Madden 2001, no season, no stats, no MONEY? It's ironic that the much-maligned "Swing Away Golf" has more detail & depth than a PGA licensed product. Rent it, or buy mine when I take it to the used video game store.

This game has it all. Tour, Tournement, you name it, Tiger Woods PGA Tour has it. How many courses do you need? Pepple Beach, Spyglass, sweet courses. Maybe since it's a Playstation 2 a few more, but I think people are getting too spoiled. Also these graphics are the best ever for a golf game. If you are a true golf maniac, you will want to get this game and ignore all the bad reviews.

The best golf game i ever played. Graphics were good. There just wasn't anyone else for me to play against that made it a challenge. 3 courses and a bunch of different modes kept me busy for a while. My biggest complaint is noise. Not enough. Unless there's someone else in the room talking, it can get errily quiet. The only other thing was i thought it was to easy to control ball flight, and it didn't present much of a challenge. Still worth the money though. Might want to rent it first.

If I had it to do all over again, I probably wouldn't buy this game. Play is cumbersome using the analog sticks, and the players often chunk a shot several times a round for no reason (yeah, like these guys would do that). There's only 3 courses, all from the Monterey peninsula - good courses, but variety would be better - maybe throw in a desert course or a TPC. PGA Tour and Tournament modes are nothing like a real PGA event, and as far as I can tell there is no "season" with money standings, etc. A Ryder Cup points competition would be cool, but that isn't there either. Also, why not let me create my own player like I can do in Madden? Graphics are good, but player motion is way better in the PC version. Putting is a challenge, which is good. EA Sports usually puts out winners, but this isn't one of their better efforts.

The gameplay is great. This game is fun to play and the controls are easy to use after a little practice. The camera angles are outstanding. But the game also lacks a lot, no create your own player like KOK 2001, only three courses, and only four (or five, can't remember) real golfers. The PC version allows gamers to create their own courses. Couldn't EA Sports have given us the same pleasure? I hope at least when the PS2 supports on-line gaming we can at least participate in the on-line tournaments with the PC players.

Oh and the last thing, this game really shows off the lack of anti-aliasing in the PS2, but the graphics are still pretty good.

For as long as it took for this game to come out I thought it would be more complete. What I mean is the game isnt as full as I expected. The new swing is alright to use and it is a challenge but I wish they would have included an option to use the old 3 click swing meter. And also I cant believe they only included 3 courses. The courses are fun and a challenge but for [the cost] I would think they would have atleast included 5 courses. Also you cant keep individule stats you can keep records but not your stats. The graphics are excellent and the game is a real challenge and lots of fun. Another thing the game is missing is a driving range, putting green and chip shots for practice. EA Sports could have done alot better considering how long it took to get this game to market. But that ok next year is coming maybe they can do better then.