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PGA Tour Golf III

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Also known as
PGA Tour 96

Master the three-click swing on eight licensed courses, with tournament play and user-created golfers.

PGA Tour Golf III was released for the Sega Genesis in 1994, the same year as its original release on other platforms. The alternate name 'PGA Tour 96' is a later rebranding, but the game first launched in 1994.


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About PGA Tour Golf III

PGA Tour Golf III is a golf simulation for the Sega Genesis developed by Polygames. The game features eight real U.S. courses, including Sawgrass and Scottsdale, and utilizes a standard three-click swing mechanic for power and accuracy. Players can adjust club selection, aim, and apply spin to the ball before each shot.

Several gameplay modes are available beyond standard tournament play, such as skins matches, shoot-outs, and match play. Practice is supported through dedicated driving range, putting green, and full round options. The game saves custom player profiles, statistics, and tournaments via battery backup.

Exclusive to the Genesis version are pre-hole flyovers of each course accompanied by professional tips, and the perspective shifts to track the ball's flight after it is struck. The game also includes an instant replay feature for reviewing shots.

PGA Tour Golf III Screenshots

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Title screen
Main Menu
Stats options
Sawgrass course introduction
Doesn't this build the excitement?
There's a playing tip from a pro for each hole
Stats for the upcoming hole
Lining up my tee shot
Lucky to miss those bunkers, as the reverse angle shows
Applying fade to a shot, resulting in an out-then-in curve
The greens view shows a nice flat approach
A bad miss for par