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|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|release={{release|Japan|February 21, 1987}}
|release={{release|Japan|February 21, 1987}}
|genre=[[Mario Golf (series)|Golf]]
|genre=Sports (Golf)
|modes=1–2 players
|modes=1–2 players
|ratings=
|ratings=
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==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
[[File:FCGJPC Gameplay.png|thumb|left|Mario on the first hole]]
[[File:FCGJPC Gameplay.png|thumb|left|Mario on the first hole]]
The gameplay is similar to the original ''Golf'', though new features are added to improve the immersion and quality-of-life. There is now a distinction between fairways and rough grass, and trees now act as solid obstacles rather than simply an indicator of out-of-bounds areas; the out-of-bounds areas now have a clear boundary surrounding densely-packed forest instead. There are three levels each for rough grass and sand bunkers, with each making the ball more difficult to hit far. The player can now swing in any direction regardless of whether they are on the green or not. The greens themselves can now push the ball in multiple directions rather than only a single direction at a time, and each hole may appear in one of three positions on each green. To change clubs, the player now needs to hold down {{button|NES|B}} and press up or down; pressing left or right while doing that switches between one of three swing speeds. The middle "2" speed is closest to what the swing speed in ''Golf'' is, while the default "1" is slower and "3" is faster.
The gameplay is similar to the original ''Golf'', though new features are added to improve the immersion and quality-of-life. There is now a distinction between fairways and rough grass, and trees now act as solid obstacles rather than simply an indicator of out-of-bounds areas; the out-of-bounds areas now have a clear boundary surrounding densely-packed forest instead. There are four levels for rough grass and three for sand bunkers, with each making the ball more difficult to hit far. The player can now swing in any direction regardless of whether they are on the green or not. The greens themselves can now push the ball in multiple directions rather than only a single direction at a time, and each hole may appear in one of three positions on each green. The player can move away from the ball to do a practice swing by pressing {{button|NES|select}}, or view the current score sheet by pressing {{button|NES|start}}. To change clubs, the player now needs to hold down {{button|NES|B}} and press {{button|NES|pad}} up or down; pressing {{button|NES|pad}} left or right while doing that switches between one of three swing speeds. The middle "2" speed is closest to what the swing speed in ''Golf'' is, while the default "1" is slower and "3" is faster.
{{multiframe|[[File:Golf JC P2 Luigi.png]][[File:Golf JC P2 COMP1.png]]|bg=gray|Luigi and COMP1}}
{{multiframe|[[File:Golf JC P2 Luigi.png]][[File:Golf JC P2 COMP1.png]]|bg=gray|Luigi and COMP1}}
There are four game modes, which can be chosen between by pressing left and right at the top option of the main menu:
There are four game modes, which can be chosen between by pressing {{button|NES|pad}} left and right or {{button|NES|select}} at the top option of the main menu:
*Mario Stroke Play: Mario plays by himself.
*Mario Stroke Play: Mario plays by himself.
*2 Player Stroke Play: Mario and Luigi play alongside each other.
*2 Player Stroke Play: Mario and Luigi play alongside each other.
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===Clubs===
===Clubs===
The draws listed are as they are on the tee or fairway with no wind resistance. The three levels of rough grass and three levels of bunker sand all detract varying amounts from it. Swinging at a higher speed usually increases it, but runs a greater risk of losing control on the ball's curve.
The draws listed are as they are on the tee or fairway with no wind resistance. The four levels of rough grass and three levels of bunker sand all detract varying amounts from it. Swinging at a higher speed usually increases it, but runs a greater risk of losing control on the ball's curve.
[[File:FDS Japan Course.png|thumb|100px|The blue disk]]
[[File:FDS Japan Course.png|thumb|100px|The blue disk]]
The game comes on a blue disk, meaning it is compatible with the Disk Fax, a device found in public places across Japan such as department stores. These machines would send the player's saved games and high score information to [[Nintendo]]. Nintendo held a contest centered around this game, and winners received one of two special versions of this game that came on a gold disk.<ref>[https://pony.velvet.jp/fcdisk/fmcmdskw28.html ◆オリジナルコース入りゴールデンカードはコースが2種類!]. ''Family Computer Disk System Art Database''. Retrieved January 22, 2021.</ref> Both versions are harder, replacing the course with new, more challenging holes. Around 80,000 contestants submitted their Mario Stroke Play scores with the national winner beating the rest with his cumulative score of 87.<ref>(August 16, 2022). [https://www.zel-life.com/entry/golf_japan 【ゴルフJAPANコース】インターネットの無い時代に、通信の持つ可能性をゲームにもたらした意欲作!【ファミコン・ディスクシステム・任天堂・レビュー】]. サブカルチャーのある生活. Retrieved January 23, 2021.</ref><ref>[http://famicon.s348.xrea.com/entries/19870221_golfjapanc/ ゴルフJAPANコース]. ''Famicon Masterpieces''. Retrieved January 23, 2021.</ref> Contestants who had the same score were ranked by when their submission was received.
The game comes on a blue disk, meaning it is compatible with the Disk Fax, a device found in public places across Japan such as department stores. These machines would send the player's saved games and high score information to [[Nintendo]]. Nintendo held a contest centered around this game, and winners received one of two special versions of this game that came on a gold disk.<ref>{{cite|url=pony.velvet.jp/fcdisk/fmcmdskw28.html|title=◆オリジナルコース入りゴールデンカードはコースが2種類!|publisher=Family Computer Disk System Art Database|accessdate=January 22, 2021|language=ja}}</ref> Both versions are harder, replacing the course with new, more challenging holes. Around 80,000 contestants submitted their Mario Stroke Play scores with the national winner beating the rest with his cumulative score of 87.<ref>{{cite|date=August 16, 2022|url=www.zel-life.com/entry/golf_japan|title=【ゴルフJAPANコース】インターネットの無い時代に、通信の持つ可能性をゲームにもたらした意欲作!【ファミコン・ディスクシステム・任天堂・レビュー】]. サブカルチャーのある生活|accessdate=January 23, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite|url=famicon.s348.xrea.com/entries/19870221_golfjapanc|title=ゴルフJAPANコース|publisher=Famicon Masterpieces|accessdate=January 23, 2021}}</ref> Contestants who had the same score were ranked by when their submission was received.
Around 5,000 runners-up and raffle winners received the Professional Course gold disk (white sticker), which came in a Diskun case. The redesigned title screen removes "Family Computer" at the top and adds「入賞」(''nyūshō'', "prize-winning") at the bottom.<ref>やまだくん (June 9, 2018). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GTtBUsinG8 ゴルフJAPANコース オリジナルコース(賞品) プレイ動画 / Golf Tournament Japan Course Prize Cart (FDS) Playthrough]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved January 22, 2021.</ref> It is mildly more difficult.
Around 5,000 runners-up and raffle winners received the Professional Course gold disk (white sticker), which came in a Diskun case. The redesigned title screen removes "Family Computer" at the top and adds「入賞」(''nyūshō'', "prize-winning") at the bottom.<ref>{{cite|author=やまだくん|date=June 9, 2018|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GTtBUsinG8|title=ゴルフJAPANコース オリジナルコース(賞品) プレイ動画 / Golf Tournament Japan Course Prize Cart (FDS) Playthrough|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=January 22, 2021|language=ja}}</ref> It is mildly more difficult.
The top 100 contestants received the Champions' Course gold disk (yellow sticker), which came in a luxury case along with a gold plaque with the winner's name and rank inscribed. On the game's title screen are the contestant's name and rank, making each disk unique.<ref>(January 17, 2013). [https://tepcodan.blog.ss-blog.jp/2013-01-17 昔のファミコンソフトをやってみた⑮ (ゴルフ・チャンピオンズコース編)]. てぷこだんブログ. Retrieved January 22, 2021.</ref> The Champions' Course is much more difficult<ref>TEPCODAN (January 14, 2013). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_kOZYDUtFQ 任天堂ゴルフチャンピオンズコース]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved January 22, 2021.</ref> and one of the rarest games Nintendo ever made.
The top 100 contestants received the Champions' Course gold disk (yellow sticker), which came in a luxury case along with a gold plaque with the winner's name and rank inscribed. On the game's title screen are the contestant's name and rank, making each disk unique.<ref>{{cite|date=January 17, 2013|url=tepcodan.blog.ss-blog.jp/2013-01-17|language=ja|title=昔のファミコンソフトをやってみた⑮ (ゴルフ・チャンピオンズコース編)|publisher=てぷこだんブログ|accessdate=January 22, 2021}}</ref> The Champions' Course is much more difficult<ref>{{cite|author=TEPCODAN|date=January 14, 2013|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_kOZYDUtFQ|title=任天堂ゴルフチャンピオンズコース|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=January 22, 2021|language=ja}}</ref> and one of the rarest games Nintendo ever made.
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===''Champions' Course''===
===''Champions' Course''===
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|The high scores screen. Aside from appearing after a full 18 holes are finished, it can be reached by pressing {{button|NES|select}} from the name registration menu. It appears as the bottom option on the main menu in the prize card versions.
|The high scores screen. Aside from appearing after a full 18 holes are finished, it can be reached by pressing {{button|NES|select}} from the name registration menu. It appears as the bottom option on the main menu in the prize card versions. Pressing {{button|NES|A}} from it takes the player to the score sheet.
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|[[File:Golf JC Personal stats.png]]<br>Personal statistics
|[[File:Golf JC Personal stats.png]]<br>Personal statistics
Golf: Japan Course is a Japan-exclusive golf game released for the Family Computer Disk System on February 21, 1987. It is a golf game starring Mario and Luigi. It is similar in gameplay to the earlier Golf, though with polished mechanics. The holes in the game are fictional. The game received a companion title a few months later as Golf: U.S. Course, which also had fictional holes and improves even further on the mechanics. As with most FDS games, side A of the disk is reserved for menus and saving scores, while side B is used for the gameplay.
The gameplay is similar to the original Golf, though new features are added to improve the immersion and quality-of-life. There is now a distinction between fairways and rough grass, and trees now act as solid obstacles rather than simply an indicator of out-of-bounds areas; the out-of-bounds areas now have a clear boundary surrounding densely-packed forest instead. There are four levels for rough grass and three for sand bunkers, with each making the ball more difficult to hit far. The player can now swing in any direction regardless of whether they are on the green or not. The greens themselves can now push the ball in multiple directions rather than only a single direction at a time, and each hole may appear in one of three positions on each green. The player can move away from the ball to do a practice swing by pressing , or view the current score sheet by pressing . To change clubs, the player now needs to hold down and press up or down; pressing left or right while doing that switches between one of three swing speeds. The middle "2" speed is closest to what the swing speed in Golf is, while the default "1" is slower and "3" is faster.
Speed 1
Speed 2
Speed 3
Luigi and COMP1
There are four game modes, which can be chosen between by pressing left and right or at the top option of the main menu:
Mario Stroke Play: Mario plays by himself.
2 Player Stroke Play: Mario and Luigi play alongside each other.
Mario Match Play (not available in the gold editions): Mario plays against the computer opponent, called "COMP1," which is a palette swap of the brothers. He wears black overalls and hat over a brown shirt and shoes.
2 Player Match Play: Mario and Luigi play against each other.
There are four slots to save scores (represented by balloons, the strings being cut by a crab when overwriting) with blank slots recorded as 900.
The draws listed are as they are on the tee or fairway with no wind resistance. The four levels of rough grass and three levels of bunker sand all detract varying amounts from it. Swinging at a higher speed usually increases it, but runs a greater risk of losing control on the ball's curve.
The game comes on a blue disk, meaning it is compatible with the Disk Fax, a device found in public places across Japan such as department stores. These machines would send the player's saved games and high score information to Nintendo. Nintendo held a contest centered around this game, and winners received one of two special versions of this game that came on a gold disk.[1] Both versions are harder, replacing the course with new, more challenging holes. Around 80,000 contestants submitted their Mario Stroke Play scores with the national winner beating the rest with his cumulative score of 87.[2][3] Contestants who had the same score were ranked by when their submission was received.
Around 5,000 runners-up and raffle winners received the Professional Course gold disk (white sticker), which came in a Diskun case. The redesigned title screen removes "Family Computer" at the top and adds「入賞」(nyūshō, "prize-winning") at the bottom.[4] It is mildly more difficult.
The top 100 contestants received the Champions' Course gold disk (yellow sticker), which came in a luxury case along with a gold plaque with the winner's name and rank inscribed. On the game's title screen are the contestant's name and rank, making each disk unique.[5] The Champions' Course is much more difficult[6] and one of the rarest games Nintendo ever made.
Each hole can appear in three locations, which is picked depending on how many strokes were made in the previous holes; this number does not change the hole in any regular interval, ie, per each swing, but instead uses more complex measures to determine it. In some holes, mainly in the Prize Card variants, all water on the map is randomly replaced with sand, which is determined at the game's beginning.
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Most of the game's menus relate to the contest, and vary depending on whether the disk had been registered with a high-ranking score.
Menu
Description
Service data
The service data screen. It appears in Japan Course as the middle option on the main menu, and is not present in the prize card versions. If the disk was registered with a high enough score, it would be replaced with a special screen showing the top ranks and highlighting the owner's placement.
Name registration
The name registration screen. It appears in Japan Course as the bottom option on the main menu, and is not present in the prize card versions. It is used to label the data with the player's name so they can be properly credited for their score.
High scores
The high scores screen. Aside from appearing after a full 18 holes are finished, it can be reached by pressing from the name registration menu. It appears as the bottom option on the main menu in the prize card versions. Pressing from it takes the player to the score sheet.
Personal statistics
The personal statistics screen. It can be reached by pressing from the high scores screen, but only if entered from name registration menu - pressing select from here returns to the name registration. It appears as the middle option on the main menu in the prize card versions.