| 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]
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| 90 |
Cheat Code Central
The level of detail is astounding with nary a hint of slowdown.
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| 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]
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| 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]
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| 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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