Golf Virtual Boy box art

Virtual Boy · Sports

Golf

SystemVirtual Boy
Released1995
GenreSports
DeveloperTechnical Engineering Support
PublisherNintendo
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBE
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Released for the Virtual Boy in 1995, Golf is a sports game developed by Technical Engineering Support and published by Nintendo.

It belongs to the Virtual Boy's earliest wave of games. Other notable Virtual Boy releases from 1995 include Mario's Tennis, Virtual Boy Wario Land and Mario Clash. Among the 8 Virtual Boy sports games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.

Technical Engineering Support also made Red Alarm for the Virtual Boy.

Golf is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Golf gameplay screenshot on Virtual Boy
In-game screenshot (Virtual Boy)

Golf walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Golf.

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Playing Virtual Boy games today

With only a couple of dozen games released, the Virtual Boy is a library you can explore in full. Mario's Tennis, Wario Land and Red Alarm are the usual starting points.

Golf FAQ

When did Golf come out on the Virtual Boy?

Golf was released for the Virtual Boy in 1995.

Who made Golf?

It was developed by Technical Engineering Support and published by Nintendo.

Is Golf multiplayer?

No. Golf is a single-player game.

How long does Golf take to play?

As a sports game, 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 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.

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