Golf: all version differences
4 documented differences between the releases of Golf, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | Famicom | Arcade (VS. Golf) | Game Boy | Switch (hidden) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gameplay | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Content | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Version differences
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AudioFamicom
The Famicom version has only sound effects and no background music, and it measures distances in metres, while the overseas versions use yards.1
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GameplayArcade (VS. Golf)
The arcade version adds match play against the computer.1
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ContentGame Boy
The Game Boy version shows smaller golfers on the course map and has 36 holes on two courses: JAPAN and a harder U.S.A. course.1
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GameplaySwitch (hidden)
A hidden copy in early Nintendo Switch firmware, removed in system update 4.0.0, is the only version with motion controls.2
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13