
It’s these simple button presses as the power bar fills up on the right hand side of the screen, coupled with the subsequent sound of club hitting ball that evokes nostalgia and takes me to a happy place. The core mechanics remain, and apart from the obvious visual improvements, it doesn’t feel a million miles away from how it did 25-odd years ago: Line up your shot, press A to begin your swing, then A again (or B if you want to apply backspin) to lock in the power of your shot. Interested in grabbing that iron and stepping up to the tee with nearby friends without an internet connection? Try out the LAN functionality that’s been added to Nintendo Switch Sports with this update – it works for Golf, as well as the other six sports.The original Mario Golf (titled NES Open Tournament Golf) is the first game I really remember playing, as I graduated from crawling around and tangling in my dad’s controller wires to holding the pad myself. Earn more items by playing online in random matchmaking to change your look over time, with items being added regularly, including new golf gear.

You can even personalize your Sportsmate or Mii character’s appearance and add wild accessories to capture your unique style. With multiple options for multiplayer fun, family and friends can join in on the same system or online, Nintendo said. If you’re new to the world of Nintendo Switch Sports, golf is just the start of the fun! You can enjoy Soccer, Volleyball, Bowling, Tennis, Badminton or Chambara as Nintendo Switch Sports lets you get moving and put yourself directly in the game using Joy-Con controllers.

The player who takes the most strokes each round will be eliminated. Hit the fairway across 21 holes from the Wii Sports series and tee up with friends in local play, or get golfing together with up to eight players in Survival Golf online. Ready to take a swing at the newest free addition to hit the Nintendo Switch Sports game for the Nintendo Switch system? Square up your shoulders to the target line and take aim today because golf has arrived and is now available to download!
