PGA Tour (series)
| PGA Tour | |
|---|---|
 Tiger Woods PGA Tour logo (1998-2013) | |
| Genres | Sports, Golf |
| Developers | EA Sports |
| Publishers | Electronic Arts |
| First release |
PGA Tour Golf 1990 |
| Latest release |
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14 March 26, 2013 |
PGA Tour is a series of golf video games developed and published by Electronic Arts and later their EA Sports sub-label since 1990, the series primarily features courses featured on the U.S. PGA Tour, and other notable courses (such as those that have hosted majors).
In 1998, EA began publishing their golf games with the endorsement of Tiger Woods. After Tiger Woods 99 PGA Golf Tour was released, subsequent titles were named Tiger Woods PGA Tour and released yearly.
Although EA Sports developed most games in the series internally, some SKUs have come from outside developers including the first edition, Tiger Woods 99 PGA Tour Folf, which Adrenalin Entertainment developed in conjunction with EA for the PlayStation and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2001 for the PlayStation, which was developed by Stormfront Studios. IOMO also produced versions of the game for mobile phones for the 2002, 2004, and 2005 editions.
In October 2013, EA announced that it would end its relationship with Woods, and be replaced by a new golfer on the next instalment. On March 16, 2015, it was announced that Rory McIlroy—the current top golfer in the world, would become the new title athlete of the franchise, which will now be known as Rory McIlroy PGA Tour.[1][2]
The series were responsible for several innovations in the genre, such as the now standard three-click swing method, but unlike other games in the EA Sports label, the series were often shadowed by other competitors such as the Jack Nicklaus series, Links series, Microsoft Golf or The Golf Pro.
Games
PGA Tour Golf
This first game in the series was originally released in 1990 for DOS computers, 1991 for Sega Genesis, Macintosh, SNES, and Commodore Amiga, and 1993 for Sega Master System and Game Gear.
MegaTech awarded the game 93%,[3] and Mega placed it at number 10 in their Top Mega Drive Games of All Time.[4] The Genesis/Mega Drive version features 6 professional golfers as playable or as CPU opponents; Fred Couples, Mark McCumber, Larry Mize, Joey Sindelar, Craig Stadler, Bruce Lietzke.
PGA Tour Golf II
Released in 1992 for the Genesis/Mega Drive and in 1995 for the Game Gear, PGA Tour Golf II features the courses TPC at Avenel, TPC at Sawgrass, TPC at Southwind, TPC of Scottsdale, TPC at Eagle Trace, and PGA West Stadium. The Game Gear version features 4 professional golfers as playable or as CPU opponents: Paul Azinger, Craig Stadler, Fuzzy Zoeller, and Fred Couples. The Genesis version features an additional 6 professional golfers (for a total of 10): Tommy Armour III, Bruce Lietzke, Mark McCumber, Mark O'Meara, Larry Mize, and Joey Sindelar.
The Mega Drive version knocked Ecco the Dolphin from the top of the charts in the UK.[5] MegaTech gave the game 94% and a Hyper Game award, praising the amount of features and the control method.[6] Reviewing the Game Gear version, GamePro praised the screen layout, controls, and detailed graphics, but criticized the long loading times, weak sound effects, and music.[7]
PGA Tour Golf III
Released in 1994 exclusively for the Genesis, the game features 11 professional golfers as playable or as CPU opponents: Brad Faxon, Jim Gallagher, Jr., Lee Janzen, Tom Kite, Bruce Lietzke, Davis Love III, Mark O’Meara, Jeff Sluman, Craig Stadler, and Fuzzy Zoeller. The featured courses are TPC at River Highlands, TPC at The Woodlands, TPC at Avenel, TPC at Summerlin, TPC at Sawgrass, TPC at Las Colinas, TPC at Southwind, and TPC of Scottsdale.
GamePro's review stated that "Beautifully polished graphics and game-play refinements enhance the already-awesome action that has put PGA Tour at the top of the leaderboard." They particularly praised the detailed digitized backgrounds and the new Ball Lie window, saying it adds a new layer of complexity to lining up shots.[8]
PGA Tour Golf 486
Released in 1994 for DOS personal computers, this game's name is a take on Access Software's Links 386.
PGA European Tour
This installment was originally released in 1994 for DOS, Amiga and Genesis/Mega Drive. It was released for Amiga CD32 and Game Boy in 1995 and SNES and Microsoft Windows in 1996. A 2000 game of the same name for the Nintendo 64 was also released.
PGA Tour 96
Released for the Genesis, SNES, Game Gear, Game Boy, 3DO, Saturn, and PlayStation, it has fewer courses and golfers than previous installments. The game features 10 professional golfers as playable or as CPU opponents: Brad Faxon, Lee Janzen, Tom Kite, Bruce Lietzke, Davis Love III, Mark O’Meara, Peter Jacobsen, Jeff Sluman, Craig Stadler, and Fuzzy Zoeller. The featured courses are Spyglass Hill, TPC at Sawgrass, TPC at River Highlands.
PGA Tour Pro
Released in 1997 for Windows; online play only.
PGA Tour Gold
Released in 1998 for Windows.
Tiger Woods 99 PGA Tour Golf
Released in 1998 for Windows and PlayStation; first title under the Tiger Woods endorsement.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2000
Released in 1999 for Windows, PlayStation and Game Boy Color.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2001
Released in 2000 for Windows, PlayStation and PlayStation 2.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2002
Released in 2001 for Windows and PlayStation 2.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2003
Released in 2002 for Windows, PlayStation 2, Xbox and GameCube.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004
Released in 2003 for Windows, PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, Game Boy Advance and N-Gage.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005
Released in 2004 for Windows, PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, Nintendo DS and PlayStation Portable.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06
Released in 2005 for Windows, PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, Xbox 360 and PlayStation Portable.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07
Released in 2006 for Windows, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3 and Wii.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08
Released in 2007 for Windows, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3 and Wii.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09
Released in 2008 for PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3 and Wii.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10
Released in 2009 for PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3 and Wii.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11
Released in 2010 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii and iOS.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12
Released in 2011 for Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii and iOS.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13
Released in 2012 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14
Released in 2013 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3; final title under the Tiger Woods endorsement.
Rory McIlroy PGA Tour
Released in 2015 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One; first title under the Rory McIlroy endorsement.
References
- ↑ "EA Sports' golf video game returns as Rory McIlroy PGA Tour (Update)". Polygon. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- ↑ Rovell, Darren (29 October 2013). "EA Sports, Tiger Woods part ways". ESPN. Retrieved 2014-12-23.
- ↑ MegaTech rating, EMAP, issue 5, page 79, May 1992
- ↑ Mega magazine issue 1, page 76, Future Publishing, Oct 1992
- ↑ Official Gallup UK Mega Drive sales chart, May 1993, published in Mega (magazine) issue 8
- ↑ MegaTech rating, EMAP, issue 22, page 100, October 1993
- ↑ "Slowdown Slays Solid PGA Tour II". GamePro (IDG) (68): 115. March 1995.
- ↑ "PGA Tour Scores an Ace!". GamePro (66) (IDG). January 1995. p. 116.
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