Putting is the games crippling flaw. There's no aiming necessary since the game automatically sets up the read and the line. The only concern, on any difficulty, is power. If the game was consistent, this might not be a problem. Unfortunately, when comparing the available practice swing to the real thing, it rarely registers the same.

That begins a small decline in the Real World Golf's entertainment value. Without online play, multi-player is cumbersome. While you won't need to switch until after one player is completely finished with their round, this means the opposing player is sitting around doing nothing for nine or even 18 holes.

The act of swinging itself will provide some problems as well. A taller person will have problems during their backswing since the retractable wires on the base are short. This could lead to a missed ball, accidental aim adjustment, or damage to the base. A powerful swing can lead to the same issues, lifting the entire base off the ground. Consistency is the final problem, registering different strength levels on swings that look to be perfect.

When it's working properly though, Real World Golf is a great console experience. At times, it definitely feels like the game was built around the technology instead of the other way around. Aside from that, this unique way to play video game golf is an easy purchase from those who have grown tired of EA's arcade style Tiger Woods franchise.

Real World Golf is rated E (Everyone) by the ESRB. This game can also be found on: PS2, PC.