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The only issue I have with TGC is that I struggled to find a mode that I could really get involved with.
And to the guys who mentioned E-Golf.. Yeah, I too have high hopes for the new iteration. And it's another timeless series that I still visit on PS3. |
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Yep, with you. My much vaunted want, aka seasons mode, was poorly implemented and felt distinctly shallow. Online was fine with a few buds, but the lack of a proper lobby system I know irked many. Core for me in a Golf game is a substantial career mode, hence the PGA franchise will always prevail here. Sadly the new gen variant, while very playable, doesn't possess the significant depth of last gens PGA titles. So my PSN copy of PGA 13 is my current goto for Golf. Unlike PGA's content rich career, TGC offers nothing truly compelling, however the new features in TGC2 sound like a positive progression. And if there's a substantial and well designed career, allied to the promised enhancements, I'll be day one.
And to the guys who mentioned E-Golf.. Yeah, I too have high hopes for the new iteration. And it's another timeless series that I still visit on PS3. |
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PGA Tour - New Real World Course - Fairmont Banff Springs
Forgot to post this update, but back in May, Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course was added to the selection on PGA Tour. One of my favourite real world courses, it's captivating, beautifully scenic and a challenge. For the record it's situated in Banff National Park, a mile high in the Canadian Rockies. Stunning, free and we now have a respectable 19 courses. |
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The new Everybody's Golf will be both playable and amongst the stage event showcase titles to be previewed at TGS. Show runs Sept 15 - 18. If it's anywhere close to the marvellous PS3 iterations, which I'm sure it will be, I'm in early.
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Both PS4 golfing titles are currently on offer at sub ten in the October sale. PGA Tour Golf is at £9.99, while the superior Golf Club is just £9.29. Discount available till 19.10.
Pro Golf? And a little reminder that an enhanced TGC2 is set for 'Spring' 2017, no definitive word on whether it will take advantage of PS4 Pro. HB say they have the dev kits, but haven't 'pushed' it to them yet. Anyway, my point being you may want to hold off on TGC1 till then. |
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Both PS4 golfing titles are currently on offer at sub ten in the October sale. PGA Tour Golf is at £9.99, while the superior Golf Club is just £9.29. Discount available till 19.10.
Pro Golf? And a little reminder that an enhanced TGC2 is set for 'Spring' 2017, no definitive word on whether it will take advantage of PS4 Pro. HB say they have the dev kits, but haven't 'pushed' it to them yet. Anyway, my point being you may want to hold off on TGC1 till then. Can you help explain a couple of things to me about TGC? I'm currently trying to get into the game again and am playing the Tour and Tournament modes. However I'm struggling with the handicap requirements - I currently have +5.8 and i'd say it won't let me play 9 out of 10 of them. Then when I do play a mode the scores of my opponents are ridiculous. The top players are hitting 20 under over 18 holes and there's barely 3-4 between top and 40th. It's really disheartening to play well, score 8 under and still see myself at 41st place. |
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Thanks Chelsea Saint;
Can you help explain a couple of things to me about TGC? I'm currently trying to get into the game again and am playing the Tour and Tournament modes. However I'm struggling with the handicap requirements - I currently have +5.8 and i'd say it won't let me play 9 out of 10 of them. Then when I do play a mode the scores of my opponents are ridiculous. The top players are hitting 20 under over 18 holes and there's barely 3-4 between top and 40th. It's really disheartening to play well, score 8 under and still see myself at 41st place. PSN Chelsea-Saint |
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The good news - HB studios have just announced that The Golf Club will be available in VR later this year. The bad news, well for PS4 owners anyway - it will be exclusive to HTC Vive. Disappointing! Regarding PSVR - PS4 base is no go, slow running. But they are planning 'at some point' to look into a Pro VR version. Take my 700 quid yesterday if this bears technically proficient fruition.
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Just hit a decent if a little rusty -9 on a charming recreation of one of my favourite real world courses Atlanta AC. Well worth a play for the few on here who own TGC. I've got a few of you on here as TGC friends - but if you've got the game and are not, feel free to add me. Rarely play live online, but often challenge friends ghost rounds. Ta.
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Another beaut here. Three Palms TGC - beautifully lit tropical course. Novice friendly, forgiving greens. Minus 11, should have gone lower. Recommended play.
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The good news - HB studios have just announced that The Golf Club will be available in VR later this year. The bad news, well for PS4 owners anyway - it will be exclusive to HTC Vive. Disappointing! Regarding PSVR - PS4 base is no go, slow running. But they are planning 'at some point' to look into a Pro VR version. Take my 700 quid yesterday if this bears technically proficient fruition.
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Another thoughtfully designed boreal charmer here. 'Bentley GC' features clever undulation, attractive water features and lovely natural woodland planting. This one's up there, highly recommended play.
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TGC2 Motion Capture
While being the best game of golf currently available, TGC1 has it's flaws - none moreso than the less than fluent, immersion sapping, absurdly hunched player animation. However, having recently completed an extensive pro golfer mo-cap shoot over three days - HB Studios inbound TGC2 rectifies that financially imposed fail. Resulting in 3000 seconds of highly realistic animation per model, inclusive of varied pre and post shot animations. Gotta feeling I might just pick this up! TGC2 Motion Capture |
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TGC2 Motion Capture
While being the best game of golf currently available, TGC1 has it's flaws - none moreso than the less than fluent, immersion sapping, absurdly hunched player animation. However, having recently completed an extensive pro golfer mo-cap shoot over three days - HB Studios inbound TGC2 rectifies that financially imposed fail. Resulting in 3000 seconds of highly realistic animation per model, inclusive of varied pre and post shot animations. Gotta feeling I might just pick this up! TGC2 Motion Capture Though like I said previous, I reckon that the main problem with TGC is not anything to do with the fundamental gameplay, it's to do with a lack of compelling game mode. I really hope they intend to introduce a proper 'tour' mode which replicates the nature of the PGA tour. I can easily live without some of the 'fluff' of the official title (real players/courses/equipment etc) but as someone that never got into the whole online gaming thing I need a long term single player option that has progression and something to aim for. |
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Interesting stuff.
Though like I said previous, I reckon that the main problem with TGC is not anything to do with the fundamental gameplay, it's to do with a lack of compelling game mode. I really hope they intend to introduce a proper 'tour' mode which replicates the nature of the PGA tour. I can easily live without some of the 'fluff' of the official title (real players/courses/equipment etc) but as someone that never got into the whole online gaming thing I need a long term single player option that has progression and something to aim for. |
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Interesting stuff.
Though like I said previous, I reckon that the main problem with TGC is not anything to do with the fundamental gameplay, it's to do with a lack of compelling game mode. I really hope they intend to introduce a proper 'tour' mode which replicates the nature of the PGA tour. I can easily live without some of the 'fluff' of the official title (real players/courses/equipment etc) but as someone that never got into the whole online gaming thing I need a long term single player option that has progression and something to aim for. Quote:
Exactly how I feel.
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My much vaunted want, aka seasons/career mode, was poorly implemented and felt distinctly shallow. Core for me in a Golf game is a substantial career mode, hence the PGA franchise will always prevail here.
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Yep with you both. If you haven't already, have a read of this Dev Diary for TGC2. Bullets 3 and 4 in particular - Golf Societies allied to an enhanced career mode has much potential.
I don't have anything against online collaboration in theory but what they need to do is come up with something that is competitive for all abilities.I don't want to compete against people that dedicate hours and hours to mastering the game. The scoring in the season mode of TGC is actually ok, it's a challenge but not impossible. But as soon as I start any tour and i'm faced with opponents getting 20 under over 18 it's a waste of time even attempting it. |
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The DS TGC Christmas Challenge
A nice little Christmas challenge for the handful of you on here who play TGC. I recently hit a world best equalling 20 shot -7 on the nine hole, all par 3, none handicap charmer Swampy Greens. Lovely water laden set, with a gusty wind prevailing. So my challenge is, see if you can go sub 20 before Christmas Day - thus becoming world number one on this course. Good luck! |
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The DS TGC Christmas Challenge
A nice little Christmas challenge for the handful of you on here who play TGC. I recently hit a world best equalling 20 shot -7 on the nine hole, all par 3, none handicap charmer Swampy Greens. Lovely water laden set, with a gusty wind prevailing. So my challenge is, see if you can go sub 20 before Christmas Day - thus becoming world number one on this course. Good luck! ![]() I was reading on one of the TGC blogs that there's going to be a career mode in the new game. Really looking forward to that one. |
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The DS TGC Christmas Challenge
A nice little Christmas challenge for the handful of you on here who play TGC. I recently hit a world best equalling 20 shot -7 on the nine hole, all par 3, none handicap charmer Swampy Greens. Lovely water laden set, with a gusty wind prevailing. So my challenge is, see if you can go sub 20 before Christmas Day - thus becoming world number one on this course. Good luck! ![]() Got a bit of lag on the backswing and only hit at 95%. |
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Equalled the 7 under
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Equalled the 7 under
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Haha, well played. Yeah, it's a good little test - greens are forgiving but that swirling wind makes approaches fairly tricky. I'll have to get back out there see if I can hit 19.
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The wind was very forgiving yesterday actually - mainly under 5mph. I felt that if I'd played a bit longer I could hit 8 under without too much difficulty, the 8th was the only hole I never birdied.
Swampy Greens 4th Swampy Greens 7th |
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I have tried to give this game a chance on PS4, but the screen tears and lagging make it almost unplayable. I have it on PC, so not really missing out. A great game though, if people practice and give it a chance. Looking forward to TGC 2
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