There have been hundreds of golf video games out in the market, maybe even thousands but very few actually make a mark.

Below are ten of the best golf video games we have ever played.

10. Outlaw Golf

Developer: Simon & Schuster Interactive

Release Date: 2002

Golf seems to appeal to settled and laid back people but Outlaw Golf Video game attempts to add a little spice in the game by putting in odd characters. It makes it more interesting.

9. Disney Golf

Developer: T&E Software

Release Date: 2002

Playing golf against Goofy, Minnie, Donald and other classic Disney characters is the trip of a lifetime. It makes you not mind losing.

8. Hot Shots Golf 3

Developer: Clap Hanz

Release Date: 2002

Hot Shots has always been known for its wacky graphics. You get to play as and against funny looking characters. However, each player is so unique that you just can’t help but think they are based on actual people. The tracks are just about the same as its predecessor. This version is meant to be a fun game, nothing serious.

7. Lee Trevino’s Fighting Golf

Developer: SNK

Release Date: 2005

This is best for casual gamers. The course is simple, the mechanics are simple, and the controls are simple.

6. Tee Off

Developer: Bottom Up

Release Date: 1998

It doesn’t present the same challenges and excitement that other golf video games have but the simplicity of this version also allows the players to just enjoy the game. Easy and steady.

5. Tiger Woods ’99

Developer: EA Sports

Release Date: 1998

It is the first of the many Tiger Woods series to follow. It is also the first PGA licensed golf game which means real pros are in the game like Tiger, Janzen, O’Meara, Faxon, Jacobsen, Stadler, Kite, and LoveIIl.

4. World Tour Golf

Developer: Evan Robinson and Nicky Robinson

Release Date: 1986

It took two years for a good enough of a game to follow the first Golf video game released in 1984. Since there were two developers, World Tour Golf managed to be bigger in scope compared to other games of its time.

3. Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour

Developer: Camelot Software Planning

Release Date: 2003

Amazing how this version managed to rise above the rest in the Tiger Woods era. The controls are easy and the process is simple.

2. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11

Developer: Nintendo

Release Date: 2010

There is no other way to describe this but realistic and immersive. The realism of the graphics can suck you into the experience and make you feel you are actually on the course playing golf. This particular version benefited from all the lessons they have learned from past Tiger Woods PGA Tour games.

1. Golf

Developer: Nintendo

Release Date: 1984

Consider this the Pacman of Golf games. It’s the first and laid the foundation for all the golf games to come. Without it, the idea of creating a golf game that would cater to both golfers and non-golfers was inconceivable.

If you are like many golfers, you want to improve your driver golf swing. Though many players may not be aware of how they can do this. Consider using some drills to enhance your already good drive golf swing, to a great one that will help you take some strokes off of your score. Practice drills are designed to help a player improve their swing and learn the game of golf.

What are golf drills?

Many golf drills are designed to allow the player to conduct a series of exercises all focusing on one specific skill or attribute in the game of golf. The drills are generally conducted in a different way than an actual golf game is conducted, therefore the player may view the drills as out of place or odd looking. Drills only have the results of improving the game of golf, not playing the game of golf.

The following are a few drill methods that you can use to improve your personal golf swing:

The Easy Driver Drill

This drill is a classic one; simply go to your favorite driving range. Hitting the 150 flag is the only goal you should have in your mind. By using this drill, in no time flat, you will find your golf swing has improved dramatically.

The Hip Turn Drill

This drill can be used with any type of club. The drill is designed to create alignment of the hip and sometimes golfers use it as a gimmick trick shot.

To conduct this drill, swing the driver with one arm and keep your body square at all times. You may look a little out of place or odd to other players, but who is developing their hip rotation and who is not? Proper hip rotation is crucial in the game of golf.

Give no Quarter Drill

Another drill that may leave you feeling a little silly, but works nevertheless is the Give No Quarter Drill. This drill works well in developing the swing on all clubs. This drill has the sole purpose of helping you develop balance in your swing. Here is how it works; you would put a quarter on the foot of your lead leg, prior to swinging. The whole objective is to maintain the quarter on your foot during your swings. If you have bad balance, the quarter falls off. If the quarter remains, your balance is looking good.

By implementing and practicing these drills, you will find that your good driver golf swing, turns into a great one in very little time.