Special Dash

Bowser Jr., Yoshi, and Luigi all using their Special Dashes

A Special Dash is a technique used in Mario Golf: Super Rush during Speed Golf and Battle Golf. It can be activated by pressing as long as the player has enough stamina to use it, indicated by the meter being green. It allows players to tread ground faster than they do by simply running, while also ignoring the slowdown that normally comes from traversing unfavorable terrain such as rough or sand. Players can also run into other players to briefly stun them and steal their coins unless they are also in the middle of performing a Special Dash. Most enemies can also be taken out with Special Dashes. Each character has their own Special Dash with differing factors, such as some moving faster or lasting longer, or some being able to cross water and lava. Most Special Dashes consume five hearts of stamina; how much of the meter this depletes depends on the character's stamina stat. Koopa Troopa and Shy Guy are exceptions, since their Special Dashes have variable duration that can be controlled by the player.

List of Special Dashes

Character	Special Dash	Description	Bypasses water and lava
Mario	Moonsault Dash	Mario does a small flip followed by a larger flip, then slides.
Luigi	Speed-Skate Dash	Luigi consumes an Ice Flower and becomes Ice Luigi, then skates across the course. He leaves behind an ice trail, causing players following directly behind him to slip.
Wario	Jet-Pack Dash	Wario turns his golf bag into a jet pack and hovers through the air.
Waluigi	Dance-Off Dash	Waluigi spins around on one leg, then jumps and strikes a pose.
Peach	Ribbon Dash	Peach pulls out a rhythmic ribbon, leaps forward twice, then pirouettes.
Daisy	Pinwheel Dash	Daisy runs, front flips, then pirouettes through the air.
Yoshi	Egg-Roll Dash	Yoshi gets on top of a large egg and runs, rolling the egg around, then Flutter Jumps off. If using one of Yoshi's alternate colors, the color of the egg will match.
Donkey Kong	DK Dash	Donkey Kong slams the ground with his hands, leaps forward, and rolls.
Bowser	Volcano Dash	Bowser jumps forward, then slides while spinning and breathing fire.
Bowser Jr.	Bullet Bill Dash	Bowser Jr. rides on top of a Bullet Bill.
Boo	Carousel Dash	Boo Buddies are summoned and circle around Boo. The Boos then spin while moving forward.
Rosalina	Luma Dash	Rosalina spawns two Lumas, which spin around her as she hovers over the ground.
Pauline	Diva Dash	Pauline runs forward, then jumps, turns around, and winks while fireworks go off.
Toad	Tumble Dash	Toad front flips four times, with the fourth flip being higher than the rest.
Chargin' Chuck	End-Zone Dash	Chargin Chuck runs forward, then jumps and slams into the ground.
King Bob-omb	Kaboom Dash	Multiple Bob-ombs appear and carry King Bob-omb while running, then explode and throw him forward.
Toadette	Turnip-Toss Dash	Toadette skips ahead several times while throwing turnips, then front flips at the end.
Koopa Troopa	Dizzy Dash	Koopa Troopa spins around in his shell. This Special Dash gradually consumes stamina instead of using a specific amount, and the player can control when it ends by pressing , otherwise it will continue until the stamina meter runs out. Koopa Troopa will gain a burst of speed if he hits an opponent or an enemy.
Ninji	Glide Dash	Ninji leaps up and uses a black cloth to glide through the air.
Shy Guy	Fly Guy Dash	A Fly Guy appears and carries Shy Guy around. This Special Dash gradually consumes stamina instead of using a specific amount, and the player can control when it ends by pressing , otherwise it will continue until the stamina meter runs out.
Wiggler	Rumble Dash	Normally, Wiggler simply dashes forward. If angry, Wiggler dashes faster and longer, jumping twice in the midst of it.
Mii	Power Dash	A Mii's Special Dash differs depending on its level. Before reaching level 40, the Mii just runs forward. After reaching level 40, the Mii runs forward, jumps, and spins.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Note(s)	Ref.
Italian	Scatto speciale	Special dash		[?]