PGA Tour Golf III Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Sports

PGA Tour Golf III

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SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1994
GenreSports
DeveloperHigh Score Productions
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesPGA Tour Golf
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

PGA Tour Golf III is a sports game released in 1994 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by High Score Productions and published by Electronic Arts.

It landed about 5 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1994 include Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mortal Kombat II and FIFA International Soccer.

It is part of the PGA Tour Golf series; on the Genesis you can also try PGA Tour 96, PGA Tour Golf II and PGA Tour Golf. The series also appears on other systems with CyberTiger (N64) and PGA Tour 96 (SNES). High Score Productions also made Madden NFL '94, NHL '94 and Madden NFL '95 for the Genesis.

PGA Tour Golf III supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing PGA Tour Golf III is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

PGA Tour Golf III gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

PGA Tour Golf III cheats & codes

11 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Always On 1st Stroke P1FF6135:00

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PGA Tour Golf III walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

PGA Tour Golf III FAQ

When did PGA Tour Golf III come out on the Genesis?

PGA Tour Golf III was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994.

Who made PGA Tour Golf III?

It was developed by High Score Productions and published by Electronic Arts.

Is PGA Tour Golf III multiplayer?

Yes. PGA Tour Golf III supports up to 4 players.

How long does PGA Tour Golf III take to play?

As a sports game, PGA Tour Golf III typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about PGA Tour Golf III on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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