Super Monkey Ball - Monkey Golf FAQ
Copyrighted 2001 by Sega
Written By Brian P. Sulpher
E-mail:
[email protected]
Date Written: July 24 to July 25, 2002
I dedicate this FAQ to my brother Michael. He decided to get this as a
launch title game instead of Rogue Leader. I was mad then, but you most
definitely made the right choice.
Also, for Cougar. I miss you, and I hope you are living it up in the
afterlife as you did in this world. You will always be in my memories, and
you will never be forgotten.
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Version 1.0
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-Submitted guide on July 25th, 2002
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Version 1.5
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-Submitted guide on April 14th, 2003
-Altered fromat
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Version 2.0
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-Submitted guide on January 23rd, 2004
-Changed copyright slightly
-Altered fromat
-Edited some info to make it clearer and more comprehensive
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Version 2.1
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-Submitted guide on February 23rd, 2005
-altered the format somewhat
-I added in Honestgamers as a site allowed to use my FAQs
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-------------------------------Table Of Contents----------------------------
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1) Introduction
2) Controls
3) Options
4) Shot Distance Stats
5) Rules
6) Hole Stats
7) Hole By Hole Walkthrough
8) Final Word
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--------------------------------Introduction--------------------------------
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1) This FAQ came to be when I saw the need for a few in-depth Super Monkey
Ball FAQ's. This one is about the mini-game Monkey Golf. This is a very
addictive, but frustrating distraction from the more popular main game,
Monkey Fight, and Monkey Target. Monkey Golf is a game of great
strategy, proper aim, and precise movements of the ball. This FAQ will
help to get you a head start on this challenging game, allowing you score
lower than ever before.
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---------------------------------Controls-----------------------------------
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2) This section will let you know all of the controls for optimum playing
ability.
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| Putt Mode |
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ANALOG Stick: Aims the ball with lEFT and RIGHT. UP and DOWN changes
hitting strength.
C Stick : Change to CAMERA MODE.
D-Pad : No Apparent Use.
START : Pause menu.
L Button : No apparent use.
R Button : No apparent use.
Z Button : No apparent use.
Y Button : View score.
X Button : Change to camera mode.
B Button : Changes hitting strengths.
A Button : Hit the ball. Selects your choices.
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| Camera Mode |
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ANALOG Stick: This changes the camera angles.
C Stick : Moves the camera point.
D-Pad : No Apparent Use.
L Button : No apparent use.
R Button : No apparent use.
Z Button : No apparent use.
Y Button : Raises camera.
X Button : Lower camera.
B Button : Returns player to PUTT MODE without changing your aim.
A Button : Faces towards the camera point while returning to PUTT MODE.
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-----------------------------------Options----------------------------------
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3) This section will outline the different choices in game play available to
play.
a) Choose Mini-Games, and then Monkey Golf.
b) This gives you the choice of Stroke Play/Match Play.
c) Stroke Play allows choice of 4 players, and then players select their
Monkeys.
d) Match Play allows two players to face-off. The two players choose their
Monkeys.
e) c and d both then give you the option of change settings and game start.
You can change the number of holes from a full 18, to OUT (will play
first 9 holes), and IN (will play last 9 holes).
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------------------------------Shot Distance Stats---------------------------
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4) This section will review the four available shot length bars, with
markers for specific distances on each.
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| 10 Yard Distance Strength |
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0.0 2.5 5.0 7.5 10.0 yards
+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| | | | |
+----------+----------+----------+----------+
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| 20 Yard Distance Strength |
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0.0 5.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 yards
+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| | | | |
+----------+----------+----------+----------+
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| 40 Yard Distance Strength |
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0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 yards
+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| | | | |
+----------+----------+----------+----------+
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| 80 Yard Distance Strength |
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0.0 20.0 40.0 60.0 80.0 yards
+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| | | | |
+----------+----------+----------+----------+
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5) This section will review the rules of the game, as well as the rules
of stroke play/match play.
a) Whoever scores lower in stroke play wins. In match play, whoever scores
lower on more holes than the other player wins the match.
b) making the hole in 1 is a hole-in-one, 2 is a birdie, 3 is a par, and 4
is a bogey. Otherwise, the score in "CUP IN X" "X" being the number of
strokes required to sink the ball).
c) Falling off of the playing course results in being Out of Bounds (O.B.).
This results in a penalty stroke added to your score, and the ball is
replaced to the point of origin of the shot that strayed Out Of Bounds.
d) There is a limit of 10 strokes per hole. You have till your ninth shot
to get the ball in the hole, or else you get the maximum score of 10 as
your defaulted score.
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---------------------------------Hole Stats---------------------------------
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6) This section is going to list every holes distance, slope, and par. Keep
in mind the distance may vary on the pin placement on the green.
Hole# Distance Slope Par
1 37.71 yds 00.00 yds 3
2 43.93 yds 10.00 yds 3
3 69.78 yds 00.00 yds 3
4 42.00 yds 02.00 yds 3
5 44.15 yds -11.15 yds 3
6 69.98 yds -00.50 yds 3
7 92.32 yds 00.00 yds 3
8 50.95 yds -00.06 yds 3
9 34.57 yds 00.00 yds 3
10 32.68 yds 00.00 yds 3
11 30.68 yds 00.00 yds 3
12 83.35 yds 00.00 yds 3
13 44.69 yds -13.00 yds 3
14 50.04 yds -09.00 yds 3
15 35.44 yds 00.36 yds 3
16 25.45 yds 10.00 yds 3
17 80.15 yds -08.61 yds 3
18 32.16 yds 09.98 yds 3
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--------------------------Hole By Hole Walkthrough--------------------------
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7) This section is going to give strategies on how to score low (usually a
score of one or two).
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| Hole 1 |
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This is an easy hole. Just adjust your aim to the left a little bit from
the default, and hit with just under 3/4 power on 80 yard hitting strength.
If you miss, just make the easy second shot for the Birdie.
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| Hole 2 |
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This hole has an elevated hole, and although the distance says it is 43
yards to the hole, you must hit at about halfway between the 2nd and 3rd
hack on the 80 yard hitting strength. If you have over/under shot, and
have rolled to a stop farther away than you began, you must hit a little
bit harder than was required for the tee shot. This hole can be hard on
your score, provided you are unable to reach the top of the fairway.
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| Hole 3 |
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This actually looks like a real golf hole. You need to hit the 80 yard
hitting strength at about 3/4 to get to a close position (just aim to
right of the wall). Then you just need to hit the closer shot in for
two provided you have a good look. Otherwise, you will likely get a par.
You should only score higher than par if you go O.B.
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| Hole 4 |
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This hole has an elevated green area with the pin. You just need to hit
the distance listed to get on. Then it is a simple matter of picking the
correct distance on the next shot for the easy birdie. You should do no
worse than par here.
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| Hole 5 |
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This is a challenging hole because you must pick the correct angle so you
can: get down towards the hole, and not fly off to the O.B. Aim near the
start of the slope at the wall, and hit at 3/4 on 40 yard hitting
strength. This will put you at last slope before the green. You must
carefully putt down the slope (very lightly) because there is no wall
behind the hole (O.B.), and make sure you compensate for the slope if your
putt is crooked on the slope. This is a harder hole where birdies are
rare, and even pars will often elude you. If you are accurate, then you
will thrive on this hole.
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| Hole 6 |
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This is a banana shaped hole. If you can hit your ball with the proper
strength, you can ride the top of the hill all the way to the hole. If you
just want to assure a score of 2 or 3, then just aim up the right wall with
full strength. You will still end up close, with a fairly easy second
putt.
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| Hole 7 |
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Aim between the two closest hills, and hit it between the 3rd hack and the
end of the meter. This will cause your ball to roll close to the hole
(even might go in if you are lucky). Then hit easy second shot in.
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| Hole 8 |
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This hole is shaped like a rainbow, and it slopes left to right. It is
very easy to go O.B., so to tee off, use default aim, and hit at half
distance on the 80 yard strength to get yourself past halfway point. This
will allow an easier second shot. You must make adjustments for any slope
in your line. Not an easy hole, with few pars, and fewer birdies.
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| Hole 9 |
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This is a flat area with holes strewn throughout it periodically. Aim
using the C Stick to plot a course of safety, and hit at about 3/4 on 40
yard hitting strength. This will leave a fairly easy second putt. Once
practiced, this is a birdie hole 9 times out of 10.
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| Hole 10 |
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This is a big circle with a hole into he middle. Aim to the left or right
of the hole in the middle of the surface, and hit at a point between the
2nd and 3rd hack mark. Then it is a simple putt for two.
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| Hole 11 |
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This hole is flat with little walls strewn throughout (some are blocking the
direct path to the hole). Aim at the first wall on the left that is
vertical when compared to your view. If done just right, it is a hole in
one when hit at the 3rd hack of 40 yard hitting strength. If it does miss,
then you should have an easy tap in for two. Even if you mess up badly, a
par is still easy to come by.
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| Hole 12 |
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This is the hardest hole in the game. The hole and tee are on the same
level of ground, but there is a large hill that must be navigated to get
from tee to green. This is exceptionally hard, because you need to hit the
hole to stay on the other side. Aim somewhere between the second bush at
the top (from the left) and the tree to have a chance of this actually
working. You will take a lot of 10 scores on this hole, even with lots of
practice.
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| Hole 13 |
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This hole has an elevated tee off position, but it matters not because of
the large gully in the way. You must use the wall to ride around to the
green. Aim towards the side, and hit between the 2nd and 3rd hack mark on
the 80 yard hitting strength. If you hit a good tee shot, birdies are
common, but if you flounder on the tee, this hole can be bad for your score,
due to landning on the O.B. gully.
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| Hole 14 |
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This hole starts on a platfrom with a bowling bowl like design that drops
to a round platfrom. The two hole closest to the tee drop off to O.B., so
you have two options. One is to play it safe, and just hit it between the
holes to land safe below, or use the middle hole to go for the hole in one.
The problem with going for the hole in one is if you hit too hard, you will
end up falling off because of the lip of the platfrom being in the way.
Aim at the hole, and use just under halfway power of 80 yard strength, or
(the better, more accurate method), of switching to the 40 yard strength
and hitting at the 3rd hack mark. This will get a hole in one, or close
enough for a tap in for two. A few rounds of experience here, and a hole
in one will be common.
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| Hole 15 |
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On this hole is two half pipe ramps that you must use to shoot over the
gaps between them. Aim up the ramp towards the very edge, and hit at about
halfway between the 2nd and 3rd hack marks on 80 yard hitting strength.
This should land you, and keep you on the other ramp. You then have a
straight on putt for the birdie. Once again, your score is dependent upon
a good tee shot.
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| Hole 16 |
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This is one tough hole. The green is elevated, and the only way to reach
it is to hit up the wall, and slant your way onto it. Aim to the right or
left, and use about 3/4 (or a little more) to get up the hill, and then
roll onto the green. Then it is a simple matter of tapping in for two. If
you miss your tee shot, you will probably need to hit the ball farther back
from the wall to get the proper angle to make the hill. This can be a very
frustrating hole.
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| Hole 17 |
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There are three separate parts of the hole: The tee, a pyramid, and a green;
all floating over O.B. that can easily be reached. You need to hit onto the
pyramid to roll to the green. Aim for the top area (a little to the right),
and hit at 3/4 power of the 80 yard hitting strength. This should put you
on the green (although you will barely hold onto the small hill at the
back). Then just tap in for two. This is a hard hole no matter how much
practice you have put into it, mainly due to the smallest of errors usually
cause your Monkey Ball to roll off the platfroms and down into the O.B.
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| Hole 18 |
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This is yet another tough hole to contend with. It has an elevated green,
and it has an O.B. pit underneath it. Aim directly at the middle of the
green, and hit at just under 3/4 power on 80 yard hitting strength to make
the green. If you mess this up, then you will need to figure out the power
require to get up there because your distance will be different than the
tee shot. The tee shot makes or breaks you as it has for most of the holes,
mainly due to the guesswork you must do if you muff up the tee shot. Also
remember that if you are too close to the launching ramp, you will be unable
to launch the Monkey Ball high enough into the air, so you will need to burn
a stroke by hitting backwards (which is preferrable to hitting the ball
futiley into the O.B. every time).
As you can tell, the front nine is much friendlier than the back nine. I
advise you to start there with a beginner so they can get a feel for the
game, before you subject them to the horrors of the back nine.
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--------------------------------Final Word----------------------------------
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8) As is the usual, this walkthrough is copyright property of Brian P.
Sulpher, 2003. The only website, group, person, etc. to have access to
post it is www.gamefaqs.com, www.ign.com, and www.honestgamers.com. You
must ask for permission before posting this, as doing so without consent
is a violation of international copyright law.
If you liked it, hated it, have anything to add, then please E-mail me at
[email protected]. You can also contact me through MSN messenger
through the same E-mail address.
I hope this helps at least one person out, and then the time spent on
this will not be a waste.
Also, if anyone has some good Hole-In-One strategies for a specific hole,
just e-mail me at
[email protected] and give me a detailed account.
I will test it, and if I deem it good (more than likely will), it will go
in the FAQ, with full credit going to you of course. I really value
reader feedback, so send me any ideas that you have, as is it the reader
who makes FAQ work and be worthwhile!
