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Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2003 ps2 Game Reviews
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2003
Critic Score
Metascore: 88 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
9.4 out of 10
based on 18 reviews
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Enhanced graphics and physics: Gameplay so lush and detailed, you feel as if you're actually on the course. 13 different courses: Play famous layouts like Pebble Beach Golf Links and Royal Birkdale, or try one of three original courses. 17 PGA TOUR pros: Play as or against Tiger Woods, Ty Tryon, Mark O'Meara, Brad Faxon and many others. Total Precision Swing: Take full control over your swing, from straight drives to hooks and draws. New Modes: SkillZone and Create-a-Course feature mini-games and custom layouts. [EA Sports]

PUBLISHER: EA Sports
DEVELOPER: EA Sports
GENRE(S): Sports, Golf
PLAYERS: 2
ESRB RATING: E (Everyone)
RELEASE DATE: October 29, 2002

What The Critics Said

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

100
Play Magazine
Players will spend most of their time in the new Play Now mode. Here, you're given 50 scenarios where you are immediately thrown into the heart of competition. [Dec 2002, p.90]
90
Cheat Code Central
The level of detail is astounding with nary a hint of slowdown.
90
PSX Nation
Lacks the true simulation aspects of PC titles, but at least the series now plays, sounds, looks and controls as close to perfection as humanly possible.
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90
Armchair Empire
The gameplay issues really stunt an otherwise solid game. The complaints are really nitpicking, but if I had to pick a golf game to sit down and play, it would still be "Hot Shots Golf 3."
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90
Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
The learning curve is still cruelly steep...I still say, though, that it is the best golf game on the market. [Dec 2002, p.174]
90
Absolute Playstation
Commentary is witty in places and embarrassing in others.
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90
GamePro
It gives serious golf fans a deep sim while offering casual fans an approachable, gorgeous game with tons of play modes.
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90
GameSpy
Delivers the best console golf action this side of "PGA Tour Golf" for the Genesis.
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89
IGN
Our favorite golf game to date. It blows the doors off anything else with its control mechanics and takes Links down with its amazing presentation and superbly crafted 3D engine and courses.
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88
TotalGames.net
Whether you choose to take part in a tournament against the world’s best or just opt for a single match where you try and improve your score, PGA Tour 2003 is a golfing treat.
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88
GameZone
A great mix of fun and realism and it brings a lot of energy to the conservative game of golf.
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87
GameSpot
A near-flawless game of golf that somehow manages to appeal to every breed of golfer.
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84
Gaming Maxx
For those who are amateurs and have not played much of the Tiger Woods series you may find yourself frustrated at crucial times.
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83
BBC Sport
If you already own the 2002 edition then there is possibly not enough that's new for you to part with your hard-earned cash.
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80
G4 TV
A good and stylish mix of the factual and the fanciful.
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80
PSM Magazine
While not as intuitive as "Hot Shots 3," there is more depth and variety of gameplay here. [Holiday 2002, p.44]
80
All Game Guide
The graphics, sound, presentation, and depth are unrivaled thus far on PlayStation 2, putting the title on equal footing with "Madden NFL 2003" as the top sports games available on the system.
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80
Maxim Online
In addition to playing on boring, traditional courses like Pebble Beach with the good ol’ boys, you can take on a quartet of kilt-wearing Scotsmen in the middle of the Amazon.
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What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 9.4 (out of 10) based on 17 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Dom S. gave it a 9:
Besides the mindlessly dumb fictional characters, this game delivers in all areas from graphics to physics to sheer addictive fun. Plus, there's an endless amount of drinking games that can come out of it.

Tiger Woods gave it a 10:
it rocks because it has me in it. cool ha.

Reynir G. gave it a 10:
This is a great game and i´m fallling in love with this game, Ég gef þessum leik 10 í einkun því ég er allveg sjúkur í hann frábær umgjörð og hvernig spilamennskan er í honum er bara til hrópa húrra fyrir ef þú ert ekki búin að kaupa hann keyptu hann nuna því þú munt ekki sjá eftir peningunum þínum í þetta :) (this was is in icelandic language)

Nick G. gave it a 9:
This is the ultimate golf game ever. It has unparalled graphics and sound. It is easy to get a hang of and challenging to beat the many Tiger Challengers such as, Brad Faxon, Vijay Singh, Charles Howell III, and of course, Tiger Woods. A definate buy for golf fans.

Charlie S. gave it a 10:
Amazing more variety than the last one maybe the graphics need improving but that's about it.

Stuart W. gave it a 9:
This game is incredable but beating the ginger jock 'hamish' will just do your head in.

Zesti gave it a 10:
I gave it a 10 for its INCREDIBLE game play, graphics, sounds, all the different modes of play AND A LOT MORE!!!

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