The Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 game introduces enhancements and improvements to the previous version without major graphical or gameplay changes. There are new courses (Xbox 360/PS3: 5 new, 16 in total - PS2: 6 new, 18 in total) and different licensed professional golf players to choose from (21 on the Xbox 360/PS3 - 23 on the PS2/Wii).
The game allows players to import photos to create in-game faces on the characters based on custom images. Players can also customize clothing, hair or eye color and more. The initial statistics can be improved by completing challenges based on power or putting precision.
The Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 incorporates the FedExCup championship format with rounds of golf at Westchester Country Club, TPC Boston, Cog Hill, and East Lake. The game also includes a putt preview that allows players to simulate the ball's path once per individual spot.
The multiplayer mode has been expanded with GamerNet, where players can create and play custom challenges with their scores posted online. On the Wii, players can shake the controls to taunt opponents, adding audio distractions.