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'''''Golf: U.S. Course''''' is a Japan-exclusive golf game released for the [[Family Computer Disk System]] on June 14, 1987. It is the first game of the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] to support more than two players. Gameplay is more similar to that of the later ''[[NES Open Tournament Golf]]'' than to that of its companion title, ''[[Golf: Japan Course]]'', which was released a few months earlier. Despite the name, the holes are fictional. | '''''Golf: U.S. Course''''', also formatted as '''''Golf: US Course''''',<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/jp/character/mario/en/history/index.html History, Mario Portal website]</ref> is a Japan-exclusive golf game released for the [[Family Computer Disk System]] on June 14, 1987. It is the first game of the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] to support more than two players. Gameplay is more similar to that of the later ''[[NES Open Tournament Golf]]'' than to that of its companion title, ''[[Golf: Japan Course]]'', which was released a few months earlier. Despite the name, the holes are fictional. | ||
Like ''Japan Course'', the game comes on a blue disk, meaning it is compatible with the Disk Fax, a device found in public places across Japan such as department stores. These machines would send the player's saved games and high score information to [[Nintendo]]. Nintendo held a contest centered around this game. The top 100 players received a trophy, and they along with 9,900 others received a gold [[Family Computer|Famicom]] cartridge of ''{{wp|Punch-Out!! (NES)|Punch-Out!!}}'' There was also an unannounced prize, which was a special version of the game that came on a gold disk known as '''''Golf: Special Course''''' (labeled '''''Golf: Prize Card''''' on the title screen)<ref>[https://pony.velvet.jp/fcdisk/fmcmdskw4.html ◆ゴルフUSコースの景品の一つのはずなのにその後も登場。『ゴルフスペシャルコース』]. ''Family Computer Disk System Art Database''. Retrieved March 31, 2021.</ref> and was given out to 1,000 randomly chosen players who had scored a hole-in-one. This version was harder due to its "Special Course." It also has a hidden character<ref>kikai / マリオガイド (July 17, 2021). [https://youtu.be/Emxg5JlGu48 幻のマリオキャラを探せ！【スーパーマリオ調査隊】]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved July 31, 2021.</ref> that can be unlocked if the total score is 320 or under after four games. At the Stroke Play menu, holding {{button|nes|A}} and pressing {{button|nes|start}} replaces [[Mario]] with a female character. She has the same abilities as Mario. This character was once unlockable in the blue disk version, but it required the extra step of registering the disk with the Disk Fax, which has been discontinued. | Like ''Japan Course'', the game comes on a blue disk, meaning it is compatible with the Disk Fax, a device found in public places across Japan such as department stores. These machines would send the player's saved games and high score information to [[Nintendo]]. Nintendo held a contest centered around this game. The top 100 players received a trophy, and they along with 9,900 others received a gold [[Family Computer|Famicom]] cartridge of ''{{wp|Punch-Out!! (NES)|Punch-Out!!}}'' There was also an unannounced prize, which was a special version of the game that came on a gold disk known as '''''Golf: Special Course''''' (labeled '''''Golf: Prize Card''''' on the title screen)<ref>[https://pony.velvet.jp/fcdisk/fmcmdskw4.html ◆ゴルフUSコースの景品の一つのはずなのにその後も登場。『ゴルフスペシャルコース』]. ''Family Computer Disk System Art Database''. Retrieved March 31, 2021.</ref> and was given out to 1,000 randomly chosen players who had scored a hole-in-one. This version was harder due to its "Special Course." It also has a hidden character<ref>kikai / マリオガイド (July 17, 2021). [https://youtu.be/Emxg5JlGu48 幻のマリオキャラを探せ！【スーパーマリオ調査隊】]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved July 31, 2021.</ref> that can be unlocked if the total score is 320 or under after four games. At the Stroke Play menu, holding {{button|nes|A}} and pressing {{button|nes|start}} replaces [[Mario]] with a female character. She has the same abilities as Mario. This character was once unlockable in the blue disk version, but it required the extra step of registering the disk with the Disk Fax, which has been discontinued. | ||
Revision as of 17:57, May 13, 2024
| Golf: U.S. Course | |
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| Developer | HAL Laboratory |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Platform(s) | Family Computer Disk System |
| Release date |  June 14, 1987 |
| Genre | Golf |
| Mode(s) | 1–4 players alternating |
| Media | FDS:
 Floppy disk |
| Input | NES:
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Golf: U.S. Course, also formatted as Golf: US Course,[1] is a Japan-exclusive golf game released for the Family Computer Disk System on June 14, 1987. It is the first game of the Super Mario franchise to support more than two players. Gameplay is more similar to that of the later NES Open Tournament Golf than to that of its companion title, Golf: Japan Course, which was released a few months earlier. Despite the name, the holes are fictional.
Like Japan Course, the game comes on a blue disk, meaning it is compatible with the Disk Fax, a device found in public places across Japan such as department stores. These machines would send the player's saved games and high score information to Nintendo. Nintendo held a contest centered around this game. The top 100 players received a trophy, and they along with 9,900 others received a gold Famicom cartridge of Punch-Out!! There was also an unannounced prize, which was a special version of the game that came on a gold disk known as Golf: Special Course (labeled Golf: Prize Card on the title screen)[2] and was given out to 1,000 randomly chosen players who had scored a hole-in-one. This version was harder due to its "Special Course." It also has a hidden character[3] that can be unlocked if the total score is 320 or under after four games. At the Stroke Play menu, holding 
and pressing 
replaces Mario with a female character. She has the same abilities as Mario. This character was once unlockable in the blue disk version, but it required the extra step of registering the disk with the Disk Fax, which has been discontinued.
There are two game modes:
- Stroke Play: Up to four players can try to do their personal best. The other players look like Mario (or the hidden female character) but with a different overall color. Player 2 is green, Player 3 is blue, and Player 4 orange. Player 3 uses Player 1's controller, while Player 4 has to share it with Player 2. The 1 Player Stroke Play scores were used in the tournament that was contested by 77,000 players.[4]
- Match Play: Two players, controlling Mario and his green clone, compete against each other. Unlike in Japan Course, there is no computer opponent.
Staff
- Main article: List of Golf: U.S. Course staff
Gallery
The game's logo
Mario pulling out a golf club
Mario holding a golf club
Mario checking the wind
Mario hitting a golf ball
Golf: U.S. Course title screen
Golf: U.S. Course main menu
Golf: Special Course title screen
Golf: Special Course main menu
Gameplay
Hidden character gameplay
Mario (player one)
Mario (player two)
Mario (player three)
Mario (player four)
Lady golfer (player one)
Lady golfer (player two)
Lady golfer (player three)
Lady golfer (player four)
Disk
Prize Card disk
References in later games
- Mario Golf: World Tour: A costume, golf clubs, and a golf ball based on Mario's attire appear in this game for Miis.
- Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U: One of Mario's palette swaps is based on his stars-and-stripes-based clothing in Golf: U.S. Course, although NES Open Tournament Golf is more frequently cited.[5]
- Super Mario Odyssey: The stars-and-stripes clothing once again appears.
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Mario's palette swap based on his outfit from this game returns.
- Mario Golf: Super Rush: Mario's golf outfit from Golf: U.S. Course returns in this game as a reward for achieving an A- rank in Ranked Match during January 2022.
- Mario Kart Tour: Mario's golf outfit makes an appearance in this game as a playable driver, starting from the 2022 Los Angeles Tour.
Sprite of the outfits icon from Mario Golf: World Tour
Artwork from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
The Golf Outfit's model from Super Mario Odyssey
Artwork from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
The outfit from Mario Golf: Super Rush
Artwork of Mario (Golf) in Mario Kart Tour
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ゴルフUSコース Gorufu Yūesu Kōsu |
Golf: US Course |
- Golf: Special Course
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ゴルフスペシャルコース Gorufu Supesharu Kōsu |
Golf: Special Course |
External links
References
- ^ History, Mario Portal website
- ^ ◆ゴルフUSコースの景品の一つのはずなのにその後も登場。『ゴルフスペシャルコース』. Family Computer Disk System Art Database. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ^ kikai / マリオガイド (July 17, 2021). 幻のマリオキャラを探せ！【スーパーマリオ調査隊】. YouTube. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
- ^ ゴルフUSコース. Famicon Masterpieces. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
- ^ Sakurai (July 10, 2014). Post by Masahiro Sakurai. Miiverse. Retrieved November 26, 2015.
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