Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 is the latest installment in the Tiger Woods PGA series , introducing enhancements and improvements without major graphical or gameplay changes. There are new courses, including five new ones on the Xbox 360 and PS3, and 16 in total across all platforms, as well as different licensed professional golf players to choose from.
The game allows players to import photos to create in-game faces on characters based on custom images, using cameras like the Xbox Live Vision or a webcam. Further customizations include clothing, hair, or eye color and more. Players can also improve their initial statistics by completing challenges based on power or putting precision, and raise them by performing well in the PGA Tour.
The game incorporates the FedExCup championship format with rounds of golf at various courses, including Westchester Country Club, TPC Boston, Cog Hill, and East Lake. The putt preview has been improved to allow players to simulate the ball's path once per individual spot, taking into account elements like power, speed, and elevation.
The gameplay is centered around shot-making, with a new addition called Shot Confidence, which tracks player performance on specific courses, puts, and clubs. This affects experience and better performance on certain courses. The Wii version features unique controls, including the ability to shake the remote to taunt opponents and influence air conditions or spin.
The multiplayer mode has been expanded with GamerNet, allowing players to create and play custom challenges with their scores posted online across Xbox 360, PS3, and Windows.