Nintendo Entertainment System · 1991
NES Open Tournament Golf
A 1991 NES golf game with three full 18-hole courses, multiple play modes, and battery-backed save support.
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Format
- Cartridge
- Genre
- sports video game
- Released
- 1991
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Overview
Players take shots from a third-person view and put from a top-down view, selecting clubs, wind, spin, and swing settings before each stroke. The game includes stroke play, match play, and tournament modes on U.S., Japan, and U.K. courses. Two players can alternate turns, with Luigi available as the second golfer in multiplayer modes.
02
Why it matters
It is widely cited as an early entry in the Mario Golf line and a major step forward from Nintendo’s earlier NES golf title. Its mix of casual assistance and detailed shot variables made it a well-regarded sports entry on the NES.
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The physical edition
A typical complete copy includes the game cartridge, an instruction booklet, and an outer box. Regional editions may differ in box art, stickers, inserts, or manual size, so the physical components should be verified against the specific copy being considered.
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Playing it today
The game is straightforward to learn, with suggested club and aim hints, though precise meter timing and putting can be demanding. A standard NES or compatible console can run the cartridge, and battery-backed save data is retained only if the battery is still functional.