
However, further inspection reveals a line of gameplay hazards, all of which prevent the game from hitting the green. On sheer length, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 excels. But reaching him requires several days worth of effort, and that is only if you consistently manage to catch fairways, avoid dreaded bunkers, and well, play like this.

Thrusting you into a hex-grid chock full of events, this mode eventually pits you against Tiger Woods himself with the prospect of unlocking Super Tiger, who has as much power and skill as a real tiger. The sheer number of courses, players, and modes are also noteworthy, particularly the improved Tiger Challenge. Whether it is chipping through a full PGA Tour season with a seasoned pro or a customizable character, making the cut at the FedEx Cup Playoffs, or competing against a friend or bot in any one of the wide range of multi-player modes, finishing a course in the least amount of strokes remains the name of the game.

Anyone familiar with the golf tech demo in Wii Sports (I refuse to call it a game) understands how the Wii-mote can simulate a club – as well as how golf can be frustrating or just plain funny. Many courses are taken straight from real-life counterparts, and star athletes such as Jim Furyk and Chris DiMarco will stymie your pursuits.

As presumed by the “PGA Tour” in its title, this annual mainstay in the EA lineup is meant to be realistic, and on first impressions, this is certainly so. Only these hardcore fans will find Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 on the Wii worth slugging through.
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But watch a father see his thirteen-year old son swing his $300 driver and snap it against the hard floor (sorry, dad), and you will know how, er…, passionate someone can get over balls and sticks. Golf is boring for most people who try to watch or play the sport for more than a couple of holes.
