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PGA Tour Golf II (USA, Europe) (v1.1)
PGA Tour Golf II (USA, Europe) (v1.1) - Sports Classic
PGA Tour Golf II is a sports simulation that brought the official PGA Tour experience to the SEGA Genesis in 1992. Published by Electronic Arts and developed by Sterling Silver, this version 1.1 release refined the original game's swing engine and course selection. It landed during the golden era of 16-bit golf games, competing with titles like Jack Nicklaus' Unlimited Golf and Links: The Challenge of Golf. If you picked up a Genesis back then, this was the go-to title for realistic golf without fussing over overly complex controls.
You take control of a pro golfer and work through a season of tournaments or quick rounds on classic courses like TPC Sawgrass and Firestone. The core mechanic revolves around a three-click swing system: first click starts the power meter, second sets the power, third locks in accuracy. Wind, lie, and club selection all matter, and you have to read the green undulations before putting. There's no story or characters here, just solid golf simulation with a focus on timing and course management. You can play against the computer or pass the controller for local multiplayer.
PGA Tour Golf II still holds up as a straightforward, honest golf game that doesn't overcomplicate things. Its pace is deliberate but not slow, and the digitized voice for 'Nice shot!' gives it that early-90s charm. If you grew up with Genesis and want to revisit one of the better sports sims of the era, this version 1.1 is worth loading up in an emulator. It's not flashy, but it gets the job done better than most of its peers.
You take control of a pro golfer and work through a season of tournaments or quick rounds on classic courses like TPC Sawgrass and Firestone. The core mechanic revolves around a three-click swing system: first click starts the power meter, second sets the power, third locks in accuracy. Wind, lie, and club selection all matter, and you have to read the green undulations before putting. There's no story or characters here, just solid golf simulation with a focus on timing and course management. You can play against the computer or pass the controller for local multiplayer.
PGA Tour Golf II still holds up as a straightforward, honest golf game that doesn't overcomplicate things. Its pace is deliberate but not slow, and the digitized voice for 'Nice shot!' gives it that early-90s charm. If you grew up with Genesis and want to revisit one of the better sports sims of the era, this version 1.1 is worth loading up in an emulator. It's not flashy, but it gets the job done better than most of its peers.
How to Play PGA Tour Golf II (USA, Europe) (v1.1) Online
Start by selecting a game mode from the main menu. Practice lets you try holes without pressure, Tournament takes you through 18 or 36 holes in a real event, and Stroke Play is a quick round against the computer or a friend. Choose your golfer from a small roster of PGA pros or create a custom player with your name and stats. Once on the course, use the D-Pad to move the aiming cursor, then press A to lock in the target and enter the swing sequence.
The swing uses three clicks: first click starts the power meter rising, second click sets the strength (stop the meter as close to the top as possible for max power), third click stops a second moving marker to determine shot accuracy (closer to center equals straighter hit). Wind speed and direction show on the display, and you can check the elevation and slope of the green using the overhead map button (Z). Before putting, read the grid lines to gauge the break. If you slice or hook, adjust your aim accordingly. The game keeps track of your score automatically, and you can save your progress between holes if you're playing a full tournament. This version 1.1 includes minor bug fixes and smoother menu transitions, but the core gameplay remains identical to the original release.
PGA Tour Golf II (USA, Europe) (v1.1) Keyboard Controls
Controls
- Arrow Keys: D-Pad / Movement
- X: A button
- S: B button
- Z: C button
- A: X button (6-button pad)
- Q: Y button (6-button pad)
- E: Z button (6-button pad)
- Enter: Start / Mode
Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed PGA Tour Golf II?
PGA Tour Golf II was developed by Sterling Silver, the same studio that created the original PGA Tour Golf. Sterling Silver specialized in sports simulations for home consoles and worked closely with Electronic Arts to bring authentic PGA Tour data into the game.
What type of game is PGA Tour Golf II?
It is a sports simulation game focused on professional golf. Players compete on real PGA Tour courses using realistic swing mechanics, club selection, and course management. The game emphasizes timing and accuracy over arcade-style action.
Is PGA Tour Golf II exclusive to SEGA Genesis or did it appear on other systems?
PGA Tour Golf II was released for multiple platforms in the early 1990s, including the SEGA Genesis, Super NES, and personal computers (DOS). Each version shared the same core courses and swing system but had slight graphical and audio differences suited to the hardware.
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