Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09

"Years ago, a round of Tiger Woods golf on your favorite console was a relaxing half hour, spent dominating the world�s best players with relative ease. Oh, how the Wii has changed things. Thanks to the wonders of waggle, 18 holes now translate into 30 minutes of violent gestures and measured nudges. Couch potatoes beware � after a couple of trips around the course, your shoulders and feet will feel the burn. Funny thing is, you�ll sign right up for another round."

"The All-Play control scheme in Tiger 09 should make it more appealing to golf-game rookies, but experienced hackers might also appreciate the controls, which do something that even the 360 and PS3 versions of the game can't do: emulate a real golf swing."

"Where so many Wii sports games are simply second-rate ports of games from other consoles with new control systems tacked on, this game really takes advantage of the Wii's unique strengths and proves that it can be a stellar sports gaming platform for both kids and adults."

TW hasn't really changed much over the years, there are countless new "features" added every year (this year Hank Haney wants to coach newbies) yet the PGA tour and career modes remain a timeless staple of the franchise. And they work well here. We see character creation return (better than ever), and the shop returns too. The single player mode also boasts 5 new courses over previous iterations and the challenge is greater than previous TW titles. In fact, the AI still rubber bands and the computer pulls off some incredible shots. But it only serves as a means to drive you onwards. It makes you a better player. And that means that everything just ‘works’. And by that measure, Tiger Woods '09 is certainly the best golf game on Wii and becomes one of the best golf games I've ever played.