Mario Golf Faq
Version: 3.5
Written by: cookinwiththerock
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Last Update: August 1st 1999
Table O' Contents
1. Introduction
2. Updates
3. Characters
4. How To Play
5. Modes
6. Clubs
7. Miniature Golf
8. Secrets and Hints
9. Q/A
10. Credits
1. Introduction
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I created this guide after reading an article in Nintendo Power
magazine. While Mario Golf may not be a golf sim game, it doesn't try to
be one either. It's just a fun, party type game where you play each
other in golf. For those of you new to the sport you may not know how to
play golf this game includes a "rules of golf" mode where you can learn
to play. The game will has been released.
2. Updates
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Version 3.5- I added a Q/A and some cheat codes.
Version 3.0- I bought the game yesterday along with pokémon snap and I
have been very busy. Added more on characters, modes, and others.
Version 2.0- Added some more codes and names to the hidden characters.
Version 1.5- Added more hidden characters and clubs info.
Version 1.0- Everything is new since it's the first version! Duh?!
3. Characters
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Nintendo has 17 different character including the ones hidden, into this
game. It's hard not to find a character that suits your playing style.
Mario-
Drive- 270 Yards
Shot- High Draw
As many would suspect he is a well-rounded (in more ways than one, roly-
poly) golfer. He has a long drive and one of the best swings In the
game.
Luigi-
Drive- 220 Yards
Shot- High Draw
The first secret character you'll unlock, his fade ball make's him a
great player to use.
Peach-
Drive- 212 Yards
Shot- High and Straight
Mario's girlfriend sports average golfing skills, yet is a great for a
beginner. One of the four golfers you start out with.
Yoshi-
Drive- 230 Yards
Shot- Standard Straight
Everyone's favorite purple dinosaur. What? Oh GREEN dinosaur. Yoshi,
like peach, is a very well-rounded golfer.
Wario-
Drive- 250 Yards
Shot- Low Fade
Wario's philosophy if I can take a quote from Minnesota's governor "Win
if you can, Lose if you must, but always cheat." Wario is not out there
to make any friends so he's rough.
Baby Mario-
Drive- 215 Yards
Shot- High Draw
Baby Mario makes his debut on the N64. But boy is it funny to watch him
golf. The second golfer you start out with.
Plum-
Drive- 208 Yards
Shot- Low and Straight
A new character who is very well-rounded and is great for beginners. She
looks like she's from an anime game. The third golfer you start out
with.
Charlie-
Drive- 210 Yards
Shot- Low Fade
A well-rounded golfer who looks mean. Someone should tell him to comb
his hair. The fourth player you start out with.
Sonny-
Drive- 240 Yards
Shot- High Draw
Is coocoo for CoCo Puffs. Definitely not for beginners, once who get the
hang of him, he is one of the best golfer's in the game.
Harry-
Drive- 260 Yards
Shot-High Draw
He lives up to his name with a goatee, sideburns, and hair all with
different colors. He puts a spin on the ball so be careful.
Bowser-
Drive- 280 Yards
Shot- High Draw
A hidden character. Bowser boasts the most power out of all the
characters.
Donkey Kong-
Drive- 275 Yards
Shot- Low Fade
Like Bowser, he is also a hidden character. The second most powerful
player on the course. He only uses one hand to swing the club.
Maple-
Drive- 245 Yards
Shot- High and Straight
A hidden character, This female golfer is also one of the best in the
game.
Azalea- Must be imported from Mario Golf on GBC to the N64 using the
GB64 Pak. Not much else is known.
Joe- Same as Azalea.
Kid- Same as Azalea
Sherry- Same as Azalea
4. How To Play
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As with any golf game you win by having the least amount of swings at a
hole. Say it has a par 4 and you get the ball in after two hits your
score would be -2.
Screen Display-
Course Info- This appears in the top left hand corner of the screen and
it displays the length of the course, what par the hole is, distance to
the hole, and the slope of the landscape.
Wind Indicator- This is in the top right corner. Your Boo Buddy faces
the direction the wind is blowing. There is also a number under him
telling you how fast it's blowing.
Club Selection- This appears in the bottom left part of the screen. This
is where it tell you what club is out.
Ball Location- This tells you where you ball is currently laying. It's
either in the Fairway, Sand Trap, or the Rough. This indicator is
located in the bottom right corner.
Power Meter- Found in the bottom in the middle this indicator tells you
how far your club can hit the ball.
5. Modes
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Mario Golf features 6 different modes.
Tournament- An 18-hole tournament. You play for coins that you get for
scoring under par. 1 player only.
Ring Golf- To earn a Star in this mode you must hit your ball through
every loop while still finishing under par. 1 player only.
Speed Golf- The object of this mode is to reach the hole in the fastest
amount of time possible. Go for a record! 1 player only.
Get Character- Beat your hidden opponent to unlock that character. After
unlocking them they will be available for any mode. 1 player only.
Club Slots- You start off with a wood, iron, putter, and wedge. You gain
extra club by matching 3 of the same club on the slot machine. You get
to play slot before each round. 2-4 players.
Mini-Golf- This mode is miniature golf. You can only use your putter on
the miniature golf courses. 1-4 players.
Stroke Golf- The fewest stokes wins. You can increase the number of
courses you play on by winning Course Points. 1-4 Players.
Training- Single player training. Play whatever hole you want as many
times as you want. Includes a Driving Range. 1 Player only.
Match Game- The player with the fewest stokes on a hole gets a point. If
the losing player cannot win even by winning the remaining holes the
game will end. 2 players only.
Skins Match- The player with the fewest stokes on hole wins a skin. The
player with the most skins at the end of the game wins.
6. Clubs
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Putter- Use this club only when your about to hit it into the hole.
1 Wood- Use this as you start a new hole. This club makes the ball go
the farthest.
Pitching Wedge- Use this club to get out of sandtraps or to hit close
shots that are not on the green.
Irons- Used for fairway shots after the tee-off.
Woods- Used to tee-off especially if it's a long course.
If you know about someother clubs E-mail me:
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7. Miniature Golf
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While it may not have water traps or windmills it does add a lot to
Mario Golf. There are many courses ranging from Letters to Numbers. You
may only use your putter in this mode but you can launch your ball into
the air using ramps.
8. Secrets and Hints
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To unlock the other 13 characters- Play Vs. Mode and defeat your
opponent to unlock that character. Play until all 13 characters are
unlocked.
To Play as Donkey Kong- Get 30 coins in Ring Mode.
To Play as Maple- Get 50 coins in Tournament mode.
To Play as Luigi- Beat him with one character in the Computer Verses
Mode and you can use him. Or beat him in the Verses Mode.
To Play as Yoshi- Beat him with any character after you've beaten Luigi.
Or beat him in the Verses Mode.
To Play as Sonny- Beat him with any character after you've beaten Yoshi.
Or beat him in the Verses Mode.
To Play as Wario- Beat him with any character after you've got Sunny.
Or beat him in the Verses Mode.
To Play as Harry- Beat him with any character after you've got Wario.
Alternately, beat him in the Verses Mode.
To Play as Mario- Beat him with any character after you've beaten Harry.
Or beat him in the Verses Mode.
To Play as Bowser- Beat him with any character after you've beaten Mario
in Computer Versus Mode.
To Change The Outfits- Hold one of the C-Buttons while selecting your
character.
To Get A Different Ending- If you beat the game with a certain
character, he/she will be the main character of the ending.
Funny Sounds- When the others are playing, you can make some annoying
noise by pressing the C-buttons. e.g. When someone plays the game very
slow, you can beep him by pressing C-Up. Then the character will say
'Hurry Up!'
To Get Funny Super Shots- If you get a super shoot (the red button) with
a good skill, the ball maybe turn into some funny things.
Plum, Charlie, Sunny and Harry
It just shines for a moment with a loud noise and then land.
Baby Mario, Mario, Luigi
It will turn into a fireball and then land.
Yoshi, Donkey Kong
A rainbow will appear after the ball.
Wario
You will get an 'electric shot'. (If you get a 'good shot', you still
get a little electric.)
Bowser
Some fire will appear after his ball.
To Shoot Left-Handed- Press the L button while you're choosing the
character, you can use left hand to shoot.
Play as Metal Mario- Collect all 108 birdie badges.
Access a Secret Menu- Highlight the fourth menu option on the main menu,
then press and hold Z followed by R and A. The password entry screen
will appear in the next menu.
9. Q/A
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[email protected] sent this in
Q: Are there any hidden mini-golf courses and if so how do I find them?
A: I have yet to come across any but I believe there are. If you have
any e-mail me.
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Q: Is there any GameShark codes out for Mario Golf?
A: I haven't seen any but always check CMGSCCC.com and GSCentral.com
daily.
10. Credits
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Nintendo Power magazine- For a lot of what's in this faq. Also the code
to unlock the 13 hidden characters.
Desmond Choy- More Hidden Characters
[email protected] More Clubs Info
IGN- For more charcters.
Cheatcc.com- To Play as Metal Mario.
N64CC.com- To access a secret menu.
