If you’re a golf player, whether an amateur, weekend warrior or striving for the pros, you don’t know what you’re missing if you’ve never tried a virtual golfing game on your computer. While it’s arguable whether a golf game on your home computer can help with your real golf game, it certainly is enjoyable and will put you in the golfing frame of mind.

Video games have come a long way in the last decade and the features and real life action continues to get better. This exciting form of entertainment comes in a wide range of prices, but most are less than a green fee so theres sure to be something to fit into your budget. Considering how much entertainment it will provide you, its a real bargain. Here are some of the top picks in virtual golf games.

At the top of the cyber golf list is Tiger Woods PGA Tour Series which has dominated the golf game market recently. It’s not just Tiger Wood’s popularity that has helped to market the game. Tiger Woods PGA Series is frequently upgraded so the graphics are continually improved as is the difficulty of the courses. Other virtual golf software is comparable to the Tiger Woods series but they don’t upgrade so the game becomes less challenging. The Tiger Woods PGA Series is your best bet; you won’t be disappointed.

A new twist to the virtual golf world is Sid Meier’s SimGolf which simulates the operation of a golf course. You design your golf course and resort community and watch your business grow. The better you build your course and community, the more money you make and the happier your patrons are. You become the golf expert and run the business so you feel like you’re a real golf course magnate.

Fantasy golf has a huge following and a large fan base. With fantasy golf you control the game but the outcome is based on player’s stats and handicaps. Computer software for fantasy golf is also available and can be just as entertaining to manage as a real golf league. Mario Golf is one of the leaders of cyber golf for fantasy golf and is highly recommended.

While playing a video golf game on your home computer may not improve your performance on the real golf course, it will give you hours of entertainment. It may just be the motivation you need to dust of your golf clubs and hit the green.

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