Golf’s Best: St. Andrews – The Home of Golf
Golf’s Best: St. Andrews – The Home of Golf is a golf simulation which allows
you to experience the layout and character of one of the world’s most famous
courses, St. Andrews. Each hole is simulated exactly to scale. Undulations in
the terrain, such as actual hills and valleys as found on the course as well
as trees, bushes, water, sand and buildings are included. Wind also plays a
part in the simulation. St. Andrews is a very windy course.
The game’s display provides all the information required to make a great shot.
Each hole provides an overhead and side view. Wind on the course is displayed
by an arrow at the bottom of the screen which points in the direction in which
the wind is blowing and that your ball will tend to blow. The larger the
arrow, the harder the wind is blowing. It also shows you where the ball is,
how far you are from the pin, what surface you are on and what stroke you are
about to hit.
Up to 4 players can play at a time. Enter your name. Select what type of tees
that you wish to play from, Medal or Championship. Once selected, they will
remain the same throughout the entire round. Choose the starting hole.
Pressing the Enter key without specifying the hole will start you on the first
hole. You are allowed to carry 14 clubs. One must be a putter. The club
selection screen also gives you the prevailing wind speed and direction. This
allows you to choose the correct clubs for the conditions. After choosing your
club (C), choose how hard to swing (F). Force of stroke depends on the club
used. Irons and Woods choices are full, three-quarters, half or quarter
swings. Wedges and putter, you enter the force as a number representing the
number of feet. Your choices will be displayed. Specify what direction to hit
the ball (D) and whether to hook or slice (S). Once your selections are
completed, hit the “1” key to hit the ball.
Order of play is determined by honors, the player with the lowest score on the
preceding hole plays first. If you select hole 19, you will enter the
clubhouse and your round will be over. Display the Scorecard by hitting the
“4” key. Have a good round.
Golf’s Best: St. Andrews – The Home of Golf