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NES Open Tournament Golf
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Mario Golf |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 16 |
Developed by Nintendo, NES Open Tournament Golf arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991 as a sports game.
It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi. Among the 132 NES sports games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mario Golf series. The series also appears on other systems with Mario Golf: Advance Tour (GBA) and Mobile Golf (GBC). Nintendo also made Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario Bros. 2 for the NES.
NES Open Tournament Golf supports up to 2 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 want to experience one of the NES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing NES Open Tournament Golf 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
NES Open Tournament Golf cheats & codes
10 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Always On 1st Shot (P1) | PEUAGVSP |
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NES Open Tournament Golf walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
NES Open Tournament Golf FAQ
When did NES Open Tournament Golf come out on the NES?
NES Open Tournament Golf was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.
Who made NES Open Tournament Golf?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is NES Open Tournament Golf multiplayer?
Yes. NES Open Tournament Golf supports up to 2 players.
How long does NES Open Tournament Golf take to play?
As a sports game, NES Open Tournament Golf 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 NES Open Tournament Golf 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.