“Everyone who tries golf falls in love with the sport”. Well,
that is at least according to the stylish intro of Mario Golf for the Game Boy
Color. And while the 10 year old me, who was dragged around cold, damp fairways
at ungodly hours by my Dad, would certainly have taken issue with that
statement even I can’t deny that that there is something strangely addictive
about the pursuit. Surely far better though is the ability to play the game from
the comfort of your own home without all of the expense, pomp and physical
exertion. If only I could have convinced my Dad…