Golf Classic
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(GameBoy - PAL, Sports)
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Developed_By:
Unexpected Development
Published_By:
Malibu
Released On:
01 Jan 1993
Golf Classic is a golf game released for the Game Boy in 1993, featuring the Sports Illustrated license. The game is mostly generic, with four different golfers to choose from, including two amateur and two professional players, each with their own level of skill and difficulty, as well as two 18-course holes to play.
Gameplay involves using the d-pad to control the ball's trajectory and the main buttons to adjust the power meter. Players must also adapt to changing weather conditions and can choose from twelve different clubs depending on the situation. Additionally, the game features a password system and support for two-player gameplay via the Game Boy Link cable.
eBay Product ID:
1410 (Germany)
ASIN:
B000035XE3 (Germany)
Nintendo Media PN:
DMG-AGFP-EUR (Germany)
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Multiplayer Options:
Hot Seat
Color Depth:
2-bit (4 greyscales)
Video Resolutions Supported:
160×144
Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Super Game Boy Compatible
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
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Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
Starting a Round
To begin playing Sports Illustrated Golf Classic, make sure your Game Boy's power is off. Insert the Game Pak and turn the power on.
Press the Start or A Buttons once the title screens appear to begin the game.
If you are familiar with the game of golf, the bold sections at the beginning of each chapter and the controls summary will guide you quickly through basic controls and game play. For those not so experienced at golf, read carefully through this manual for an explanation of the game and its terms.
The Game of Golf
A round of golf consists of 18 numbered holes played in order. At each hole, players use various clubs to hit their ball along a smooth, grassy area called the Fairway. Each time the ball is hit, it counts as a stroke.
Throughout the fairway are obstacles: areas of higher grass called Roughs, where the ball rolls less easily, Woods and Water Traps, into which balls are lost and Bunkers (sandtraps) which are difficult to hit out of. The player's goal at the end of the fairway is a smooth grass area called the Green, which contains the hole marked by a flag. Once on the green, players Putt the ball more gently into the hole.
When each player has hit their ball into the hole, players move to the next hole. In general, the player with the fewest number of strokes overall wins the game.
Play Selection
Begin by selecting the number of players and type of play. Sports Illustrated Golf Classic provides for 1-Player Practice or 2-Player Stroke or Match.
Choose one of these by moving the Control Pad up and down and select with the A Button.
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Practice Play allows one player to play the course on their own.
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2-Player games allow two golfers to play.
Stroke and Match are two different ways of scoring a round of golf.
Stroke Play
In Stroke Play, each stroke of the ball is counted, and the player with the fewest total strokes for all 18 holes wins the game.
Match Play
In Match Play, the player with the fewest strokes for any given hole wins that hole, and the player who wins the most holes wins the game. Match play has an advantage in that you can hit very poorly on a hole and lose only that hole, without having a bad score ruin your entire game.
Course Selection
Sports Illustrated Golf Classic presents 2 challenging courses for you to play. Choose one of these with the Control Pad and A Button as before.
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COUNTRY OAKS
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CLOVER CREEK
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STARTING HOLE 01
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PRESS A TO ACCEPT
Aiming Your Shot
Begin setting your shot direction by pressing the A Button. Then move the flashing crosshair with the Control Pad to the location where you'd like the ball to land. Distance is shown in the lower right corner of your screen, for instance: "230Y".
Then press the A Button to return to the tee. If you want to change your aim, press the B Button to go back to the tee and start the process again.
Each hole begins at the Tee. The computer will set your ball according to your skill level. Notice the Wind Gauge in the lower left of the screen; it indicates wind direction and speed. Wind affects your ball's travel, so keep it in mind.
The distance to your crosshair will appear in yards at the lower right. Scroll around the course until you have located the hole, marked by a flashing flag. Between your tee and the hole, you'll see light-colored fairways, dark-colored roughs, trees, water hazards, and bunkers.
Check out the entire hole to decide on your Approach (how you're going to get to the green). Keep your ball on the fairway at all times, if possible. Stay clear of woods and hazards – they will cost you strokes.
NOTE: the position of the crosshair is only to indicate the desired direction of your stroke and to give you the distance. Where your ball travels depends on your club selection, stroke power and snap.
Selecting a Club
The computer's autocaddy will suggest a club for you in the lower right, for example: “1DR 230Y”. Move the Control Pad up or down to change the club. Press A to select.
Club selection allows you to control how far you hit the ball. The computer's autocaddy will suggest a club for you according to distance. The following clubs are available to you, shown with their average maximum stroke distance in yards:
Woods are used for long, hard drives. Irons are used for medium-range strokes, and cause the ball to fly higher than a wood. This may make a difference in your stroke – the higher the ball, the more it will be affected by wind.
Wedges are used for shorter shots, and to get your ball out of a difficult spot, such as roughs or a bunker. Putters are used only on or near the green, for very precise hitting near the hole.
Remember, the distances in the chart are ideal maximum distances – hitting against the wind or from the rough will decrease the distance your ball travels.
Spin, Draw and Fade
Move the Control Pad up to select top spin, down for bottom spin, left for draw and right for fade. Press the A Button to select.
Top Spin makes your ball roll further on the ground for added distance. Back Spin decreases the distance your ball rolls. If you are aiming for a small patch of fairway, a normal hit will bounce and roll past it – add backspin to keep your ball from rolling too far.
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Controls
Control Pad
indicate which direction you want to hit the ball
A Button
select items from menus
B Button
move backwards through your selections
Start Button
turns the music on and off
Enemies & Characters
N BETTS
An amateur female golfer with slower strokes and easier control. Has the option of taking one Mulligan on each hole, or replaying a stroke with no penalty.
E SCOTT
An amateur male golfer with slower strokes and easier control. Has the option of taking one Mulligan on each hole, or replaying a stroke with no penalty.
I SANDS
A pro female golfer who can hit the ball further, but requires practice to hit the ball just right.
K KOMAI
A pro male golfer who can hit the ball further, but requires practice to hit the ball just right.
Tips & Maps
Pro Amateur
This table lists the distances in yards for various clubs for both professional and amateur players.
Tee Off Strategy
When teeing off, the crosshair indicates the general direction of the hole, but it's often better to plan your shots carefully, considering fairways and hazards, rather than driving straight for the pin.
Starting Game
Start with an amateur player and use match play in a 2-player game.
Rough or Bunker Shots
If your ball lands in a rough or bunker, use a Mulligan if possible, or a wedge to get back onto the fairway; avoid long drives from a bunker.
Wind Adjustment
Wind affects shots; if hitting with a side wind, adjust your fade, draw, or snap to curve into the wind, as the crosshair shows the desired direction without curve.
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