Posts Tagged ‘2010 Golden Tee’

Monument Valley — Hole #11: Par 4

By • Updated: Feb 25th, 2017 • Category: Monument Valley

A big risk/reward hole, this one challenges your accuracy but rewards you with an eagle putt if you thread the gap!  You’ll actually have to take a bit off your drive because it plays slightly downhill, and your ball may fly farther than you’d expect. The worst thing that can happen is ending up behind […]



Monument Valley — Hole #14: Par 4

By • Updated: Feb 25th, 2017 • Category: Monument Valley

You’ll want to play this shot almost identically to how you played #7.  You’ll need a low-lofted club and a bunch of curve — anywhere from a C2 to a C3-type shot.  From the back box, here’s an example of rotating right twice and hitting a C2 3-wood with backspin that got a nice kick […]



Monument Valley — Hole #16: Par 4

By • Updated: Feb 25th, 2017 • Category: Featured Holes, Monument Valley

From the front box, you may just have a small curve around the mountain into the green.  Here’s a perfect hole-out with a 5-wood. And here’s another one that needed more hook because of the left pin. From the back boxes, you see a tee shot similar to #7 and #14.  This one is much […]



Monument Valley — Hole #17: Par 3

By • Updated: Feb 25th, 2017 • Category: Monument Valley

You’ll see many looks into this tough green, and the tee shot could be a problem if there’s a gap in your club set where you could really use that extra wedge.  You might be dealing with another 3/4-strength wedge shot with lots of wind into a tough green, so feel fortunate if you can […]



Monument Valley — Hole #18: Par 5

By • Updated: Feb 25th, 2017 • Category: Monument Valley

Monument Valley finishes with a par 5 that features a very intimidating shot into a canyon that has a little green in the middle, sloping backwards into the abyss! The tee shot is nothing, but your approach will be a nightmare.  With a cross-wind, you can manage the distance and hit a club with no […]



The Great Wall — Hole #5: Par 4

By • Updated: Feb 25th, 2017 • Category: The Great Wall

From the front box and middle boxes, this hole is always driveable.  Here’s a driver hole-out from the middle. From the back box, it depends — it might not be driveable for you.  If you’re playing the balls that give you extra distance off the tee, it can help you drive this green from the […]



The Great Wall — Hole #11: Par 4

By • Updated: Feb 25th, 2017 • Category: The Great Wall

I usually lay back behind the sand and water, allowing me to come into the green with anything from a 5-wood to a 3-wood.  It’s about the same distance right of the sand, too, or if you’re brave you can cut over all of it for a shorter approach! EXAMPLE HOLE-OUT FROM LAYING BACK EXAMPLE […]



Player Bio — Kevin Lindsay

By • Updated: Feb 25th, 2017 • Category: Player Bios

Our next bio focuses on the young guy in the group — 18-year-old Kevin Lindsay from Oak Lawn, IL.  Kevin plays as either !* K Lindsay *! or Peoples Champ! at B.J. McMahon’s, and you can find him on the ITS Games Forum as deadmantaker4.  Amazingly, Kevin has been playing Golden Tee for about 12 years!  […]



Monument Valley — Hole #9: Par 4

By • Updated: Jan 27th, 2017 • Category: Featured Holes, Monument Valley

From the front box, you’ll want to cut a driver or a 2-iron underneath the rocky gate towards the green.  Use backspin, and you will often be skimming over the the hill in front of the green, but it won’t stop you from making the green.  Just try to control your distance, especially when using […]



Your own Golden Tee club set — what would you choose?

By • Updated: Jan 4th, 2015 • Category: Features, Golden Tee golf clubs

**Edited since there is no longer a 220 yard 7-wood as was offered in the Flare set previously. Imagine if you could take clubs from any of the 20 different bags that Golden Tee has assembled over the LIVE era, compiling your own personal set.  What would you choose? First, let’s list off some of […]



Timber Bay — Hole #1: Par 4

By • Updated: Aug 5th, 2014 • Category: Timber Bay

Handicap: 18th hardest hole Category: Easy Average Score: -0.97 / -1.00 Eagle+ 2% Birdie 93% Par 5% Bogey Double+ EXAMPLE HOLE-OUT



Tahiti Cove — Hole #1: Par 4

By • Updated: Aug 5th, 2014 • Category: Tahiti Cove

EXAMPLE HOLE-OUT



2013 Ballista set

By • Updated: Jan 2nd, 2013 • Category: Golden Tee golf clubs

Description: Play with 4 fairway woods including a rare 6 wood. Extra loft from farther out. Driver (9.5 degrees): 310 3 Wood: 275 4 Wood: 260 6 Wood: 235 7 Wood: 200 4 Iron: 180 5 Iron: 160 6 Iron: 155 7 Iron: 140 8 Iron: 125 9 Iron: 100 Gap Wedge: 70 Loft Wedge: 40 […]



2013 Tandem set

By • Updated: Jan 2nd, 2013 • Category: Golden Tee golf clubs

Description: 2 Drivers! This set features both a high loft and low loft driver. Added strategy off the tee! Low-loft Driver (8.5 degrees): 310 Driver (10 degrees): 300 3 Wood: 275 5 Wood: 250 3 Iron: 200 4 Iron: 180 5 Iron: 160 6 Iron: 155 7 Iron: 140 8 Iron: 125 9 Iron: 100 Gap […]



Straight Jacket Balls (Formerly 2007 TL Distance (Blue box))

By • Updated: Oct 30th, 2012 • Category: Golden Tee golf balls

This ball is still tied for the longest ball Golden Tee has ever made. It’s described to have “ultimate distance, with more distance on straighter shots, and less spin control for curve shots”.  As you can tell from the graph, distance is about all you’ll get, making sacrifices on backspin/roll and curved shots. *Only available […]



Spinny Balls (Formerly TL Tours)

By • Updated: Oct 30th, 2012 • Category: Golden Tee golf balls

A good all-around ball that gives you exceptional curve and superior backspin/roll.  It also doesn’t hurt you in other areas, except perhaps straight distance shots. * Last available for purchase in GT LIVE 2011.



Pummel Balls (Formerly 2007 Quartz (Yellow ball with green box))

By • Updated: Oct 30th, 2012 • Category: Golden Tee golf balls

This ball goes just slightly farther than the stock ball but has lots of spin. It’s described to have “maximum backspin and roll, with extra spin for superior curve shots”.  You can make this ball do about anything! *First available in 2007, but no longer available to purchase in GT LIVE 2013.



Hurtle Balls (Formerly 2007 XL Extreme Tour (Black and white box))

By • Updated: Oct 30th, 2012 • Category: Golden Tee golf balls

Another very long ball described to “travel the farthest, but backspin and roll are less effective”.  Very comparable to the Streak balls — slightly less distance, but slightly more curve.  This is currently the most popular ball in the game amongst the pros and is also recommended for all amateurs. *Available to purchase on GT […]



Orbit Balls (Formerly D2 Feel)

By • Updated: Oct 30th, 2012 • Category: Golden Tee golf balls

This ball is best for high, lofted shots and gives you maximum backspin/roll. Sometimes I think this ball gives me too much roll, and I’d rather have the extra distance while keeping the normal roll of other balls. *Available to purchase on GT LIVE 2010-2013.



Streak Balls (Formerly 2008 XL Extreme Distance (Yellow))

By • Updated: Oct 30th, 2012 • Category: Golden Tee golf balls

This ball gives you maximum distance and is best for low-lofted shots that can cut through the wind. The ball curves well to get maximum distance off your A1 and C3 shots.  However, you don’t get much backspin/roll at all with this ball, so it makes it difficult to get approach shots closer to the […]



Maniax Balls (Formerly 2009 Freaks)

By • Updated: Oct 30th, 2012 • Category: Golden Tee golf balls

With maxed-out aerodynamics and a faster core, the Maniax generate great distance with a touch lower spin for curve shots. These balls are also a very solid option for your all-around game. *Available for purchase on GT LIVE 2009-2013.



Player Balls (Formerly 2009 Gamers)

By • Updated: Oct 30th, 2012 • Category: Golden Tee golf balls

The Player features a resilient rubber core for better distance. The soft ionomer cover creates all the spin and control needed for curve shots. These balls are great for amateurs still getting a feel for the game as they provide a great combination of distance and spin that’s easy to control. *Available for purchase on […]



Air-O Balls (Formerly 2010 D2 Distance)

By • Updated: Oct 30th, 2012 • Category: Golden Tee golf balls

A firmer cover provides increased distance on straight shots off the tee. These balls can be exciting, because the extra distance off the tee with a B2 shot can be huge! BUT, it also becomes difficult to gauge accurate distance off the tee, because of the boost. Practice some big B2 shots off the tee […]



Ranger Balls (Formerly 2010 D2 Divas)

By • Updated: Oct 30th, 2012 • Category: Golden Tee golf balls

The low compression core creates better distance with slower swing speeds. This means you get more distance out of a “slower” shot, and the ball just settles on the green instead of having a moderate amount of spin. So, this could be good for people who can’t pound long shots, but they don’t seem to […]



Juice Balls (Formerly 2008 Long and Soft Distance (Orange))

By • Updated: Oct 30th, 2012 • Category: Golden Tee golf balls

This ball adds distance but maintains normal amount of spin for your hooking shots and backspin/roll.  It’s a great “control” ball that gives you a little extra distance to boot. *Available for purchase in GT LIVE 2008-2013.



Tracker Balls (Formerly 2010 Gamer v2)

By • Updated: Oct 30th, 2012 • Category: Golden Tee golf balls

DISTANCE — Players seem to have more “feel” with these balls, allowing them more distance control on thumb shots (especially when taking off distance).  Compared with the Orbits, the Trackers travel up to 30 yards farther on full-full shots (A1 or C3) and 10-20 yards farther on hammer shots (B2).  Thumb shots are almost identical, […]



Bella Toscana — Hole #15: Par 3

By • Updated: Sep 24th, 2012 • Category: Bella Toscana

This short little par 3 can be very tough, because most club sets have a gap in their wedges, and you’ll find that a lot of times here you’ll be in between clubs!  So, if you’re in between clubs here, you’ll have to hit a 3/4 shot with the longer club, which is difficult.  Don’t […]



Bella Toscana — Hole #9: Par 5

By • Updated: Sep 24th, 2012 • Category: Bella Toscana

It’s easy to think you need to clear the river to have a chance at the green in 2, but that usually won’t pay off.  The fairway slopes back towards the mud and water, and you’ll probably get stuck here instead.  The reward isn’t worth the risk, even if you can hit a 7-wood or […]



Golden Tee Unplugged!

By • Updated: Aug 6th, 2012 • Category: 2008 - Golden Tee 2008 Unplugged, 2009 - Golden Tee 2009 Unplugged, 2010 - Golden Tee 2010 Unplugged, 2011 - Golden Tee 2011 Unplugged, 2011 - Golden Tee 2012 Home Edition

In 2008, Golden Tee started releasing non-LIVE versions of the game for non-commercial purchase, so that anyone who really wanted a version of the game to buy for their home could play the same courses that you see out at the bar! Golden Tee 2008 Unplugged   Golden Tee 2009 Unplugged     Golden Tee […]



Grizzly Flats — Hole #5: Par 4

By • Updated: Jul 2nd, 2012 • Category: Grizzly Flats

Handicap: 12th hardest hole Category: Moderate Average Score: -1.44 / -2.00 Eagle+ 53% Birdie 40% Par 7% Bogey 1% Double+ A high tee shouldn’t be necessary here, which is good since it’s a down-sloped green. Distance control seems to be the only thing preventing better scores on this hole. Just carry the sand with backspin, […]