The Bottom Line
- It's free! And it's 18 holes in length.
- Two versions: Amateur level and professional level.
- Great mix of holes and degrees of difficulty.
- The sound effects get a little monotonous after a while.
Description
- The "Golf Course" game is available both on the NabiscoWorld and Candystand Web sites.
- Our link goes to the amateur version on NabiscoWorld.
- "Golf Course" requires Shockwave to play; a "hyperload" feature is also available for quick loading.
- Amateur version is a great introduction to the game; pro level is much more difficult.
- Game offers 18 holes of play, keeps score for you, includes sound effects.
- Players choose their golf clubs to match distance and wind conditions. Hooks, slices can be played.
- Can play as male or female golfer; can play singly, join group or create group.
- Amateur version uses the 3-click clockwise swing indicator to assess power and spin.
- Pro version uses the drag-and-fling clockwise swing indicator.
- Some customizable options, such as flyovers and instant replays.
Guide Review - NabiscoWorld / Candystand "Golf Course" Game
This game (and the sites that host it) is completely free. No registration is required. Given those features - given that it's not hidden behind a registration requirement - this is the best free golf game on the Web.
Players line up their shots by moving the mouse, then start the clockwise swing indicator to determine the power of the swing and whether the ball will slice, hook or go straight.
Clubs are selected based on the distances given and the wind direction. Score is kept automatically, and members of the best-scores "hall of fame" are listed, too.
The Professional level is significantly more difficult than the Amateur because of the different methods involved in activating the clockwise swing indicator. At the amateur level, the 3-click method is used (click to start the swing, click at the top when the desired power level is achieved, click again at the bottom to affect direction and strike the ball).
At the professional level, the player left-clicks and holds the button down, drags the mouse back and then flings it forward.
