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[VTKombat]

For those that are saying it's too easy, are you playing with a Pro or a low attribute created character? I'm not the best golfer out there but I've played a bunch over the years and I find some rounds to be quite tricky. I went from one tournament where I was in contention for the win, finishing in second, only to miss the cut at TPC Boston because the wind was averaging 9 mph and I mis hit a couple drives. To hear all these people say its too easy is making me wonder what i'm doing wrong :P

[Gerg04]

Quote: Originally Posted by VTKombat

It's in a weird spot. Click the second tab from your pro's main menu. It's called career history. Once in there, look down at the bottom right and you will see Round Type. Change it from quick to full.

Thanks man. Certainly is an odd spot considering there's actually settings in history tab. EA continues to baffle me haha

Quote: Originally Posted by VTKombat

For those that are saying it's too easy, are you playing with a Pro or a low attribute created character? I'm not the best golfer out there but I've played a bunch over the years and I find some rounds to be quite tricky. I went from one tournament where I was in contention for the win, finishing in second, only to miss the cut at TPC Boston because the wind was averaging 9 mph and I mis hit a couple drives. To hear all these people say its too easy is making me wonder what i'm doing wrong [emoji14]

I agree. Turned everything up from the start and it's a nice challenge. Albeit I've only been playing a half hour or so. I am enjoying it however. Hope EA comes through with more content / tweaks.

My biggest gripe is everything seems rushed as far as the swing and ball mechanic. Everything is so fast. To top it off, we have to be especially fast on the downswing to make "proper "contact according to the game. Wish the swing was slower and more fluid.

[frankstallone83]

Quote: Originally Posted by hort22

also on iron shots do you really just adjust your yardage and swing...isnt there any in between club distances?

Quote: Originally Posted by DivotMaker

Yes there is....

I know it says there is if you use advance swing but is there really (in a useful way)? The backswing is so fast and twitchy you'd be hard pressed to accurately get a three quarter swing or whatever you're attempting. Also, there's no point in doing so because you can just aim and take a full swing and let the game automatically apply the touch for you pre-swing.

This is what drives me nuts about the game and leaves me with very little hope for its future. I loved watching your golfer's backswing and trying to get that perfect 73.5% swing...now you just aim, take the exact same swing motion on every turn and watch a little green ball. Does anyone here enjoy watching a little green ball meter in the middle of the screen more than the actual golfer?

[brandon27]

Quote: Originally Posted by VTKombat

For those that are saying it's too easy, are you playing with a Pro or a low attribute created character? I'm not the best golfer out there but I've played a bunch over the years and I find some rounds to be quite tricky. I went from one tournament where I was in contention for the win, finishing in second, only to miss the cut at TPC Boston because the wind was averaging 9 mph and I mis hit a couple drives. To hear all these people say its too easy is making me wonder what i'm doing wrong :P

Agreed. My first round at Wolf Creek (in career, it appears to be The Masters"), the winds were about 10-12mph all round, plus the elevation changes there, man... did I ever miss fairways and greens, and such.

The comments from some (not all) saying its too easy makes me wonder what difficulty settings they are using really. Ive seen some videos of people complaining its too easy, and they've got the aiming arc on... well... no kidding it's easy, its setting up your shot for you, just swing away.

[Klocker]

Quote: Originally Posted by frankstallone83

I know it says there is if you use advance swing but is there really (in a useful way)? The backswing is so fast and twitchy you'd be hard pressed to accurately get a three quarter swing or whatever you're attempting. Also, there's no point in doing so because you can just aim and take a full swing and let the game automatically apply the touch for you pre-swing. This is what drives me nuts about the game and leaves me with very little hope for its future. I loved watching your golfer's backswing and trying to get that perfect 73.5% swing...now you just aim, take the exact same swing motion on every turn and watch a little green ball. Does anyone here enjoy watching a little green ball meter in the middle of the screen more than the actual golfer?

It is a little quick and twitchy yes but if you hit X button once (Xbox) it changes the preset swing length to Full. From there you can adjust trajectory, shot shape and direction and then use your backswing to get the correct distance.. not super easy by any means (especially with shot shape on) but man is it rewarding when you pull it off. When you don't pull it off you are in places on the course that we rarely see on TW games and is a chance to make recovery shots.


Edit: and try to ignore the green ball . they need to give us the option to turn that off as well as turn off auto club and swing selection. And improve flop shot animations.

[DivotMaker]

Quote: Originally Posted by frankstallone83

I know it says there is if you use advance swing but is there really (in a useful way)? The backswing is so fast and twitchy you'd be hard pressed to accurately get a three quarter swing or whatever you're attempting. Also, there's no point in doing so because you can just aim and take a full swing and let the game automatically apply the touch for you pre-swing. This is what drives me nuts about the game and leaves me with very little hope for its future. I loved watching your golfer's backswing and trying to get that perfect 73.5% swing...now you just aim, take the exact same swing motion on every turn and watch a little green ball. Does anyone here enjoy watching a little green ball meter in the middle of the screen more than the actual golfer?

I am having no issues with touch shots and watch your Golfer animation, not the green ball.

[DivotMaker]

Quote: Originally Posted by Klocker

It is a little quick and twitchy yes but if you hit X button once (Xbox) it changes the preset swing length to Full. From there you can adjust trajectory, shot shape and direction and then use your backswing to get the correct distance.. not super easy by any means (especially with shot shape on) but man is it rewarding when you pull it off. Edit: and try to ignore the green ball . they need to give us the option to turn that off.

And this too....

[Garrett67]

Note: I'm playing with Rory. So, the shots seems easy overall.

The first round that I played (on Tour difficulty at Whistling Straits) was +2.
Not much of a challenge but I was using Rory after all. I imagine it would be pretty hard using my player.


Likes: Punished if you swing incorrectly.

Compared to TGC, its nice to have crowds.


The short game can be pretty tough. I don't know if its because I'm use to TGC's feel or I'm just not use to trying to figure out how hard I'm hitting.

The commentary is good. I've heard reference to previous holes. I can't say how often lines are repeated though. (at the end of the round, I did hear a few things repeated)

Overall, it feels pretty good. I'm not a TW pro or anything and haven't played it much in years but this feels good, minus the putting. That might just be me not understanding the meter.


I think its a pretty good game. The real test will be when my Early access time runs out and if I miss it afterward.










Dislikes: The shimmering grass, like I said above

Putting is weird for me. You just kinda pull back and swing. It just figures out the right power I guess because there is zero feel to it.

Grass seems too bright to me.

I hate that depth of field. The graphics looks nice but they're not that great
. If you look closely, the players have a halo around them.

Not enough courses. Again comparing to TGC, 8 or 9 courses vs 1000's will get boring quickly.