PGA Tour 96 SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Sports

PGA Tour 96

Deep cut

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1996
GenreSports
DeveloperBlack Pearl Software
PublisherEA Sports
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesPGA Tour Golf
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Developed by Black Pearl Software and published by EA Sports, PGA Tour 96 arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1996 as a sports game.

It landed about 5 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1996 include Super Mario RPG, FIFA 97 and Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!.

It is part of the PGA Tour Golf series; on the SNES you can also try PGA Tour Golf. The series also appears on other systems with CyberTiger (N64) and PGA Tour 96 (Genesis). Black Pearl Software also made The Mask, Urban Strike and NHL 97 for the SNES.

PGA Tour 96 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 SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing PGA Tour 96 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 96 gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

PGA Tour 96 walkthroughs & guides

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

PGA Tour 96 FAQ

When did PGA Tour 96 come out on the SNES?

PGA Tour 96 was released for the Super Nintendo in 1996.

Who made PGA Tour 96?

It was developed by Black Pearl Software and published by EA Sports.

Is PGA Tour 96 multiplayer?

Yes. PGA Tour 96 supports up to 4 players.

How long does PGA Tour 96 take to play?

As a sports game, PGA Tour 96 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 96 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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