User manual GAMES PC LINKS 2003

[. . . ] LINKS 2003 INTRODUCES THE REAL TIME SWING! 1. The icon and pointer disappear and you're ready to swing!Move the mouse back (toward you) in a straight line. When the golfer reaches the desired length of the backswing, reverse direction, moving the mouse straight forward (keeping the two arrows aligned behind the ball) to complete the swing. No clicking required! 0702 Part No. [. . . ] Click Begin Play. A new practice feature is the Driving Range, which offers a variety of greens and flagsticks at different distances. NOTE The Practice feature allows you to drive, chip, or putt on any hole of all Links 2003 golf courses. Play through or select only those holes you want to practice on. FYI The techniques for aiming and reading the green are the same with all swing types. For instructions on putting with the other swing types, see topic 14. FYI In Practice mode, the Shot Options Menu contains three extra options: New Position, Next Hole, and Practice Settings (see topic 12). Bag o' Tricks Par 3 | Handicap 8 IN-GAME MENUS It's a blind approach into the 12th topic's hidden menus, but don't be afraid to open `em up!Knowing what your options are will make the game a whole lot easier, and becoming familiar with the five in-game "bags of tricks" is what separates the pros from the hackers. NOTE 1 The Skip to Player option will not work when playing alone or if you are the only player who has not completed the current hole. Display Select Cams and other display options (see topic 13). TIP Clubs Menu is the only in-game menu tab always displayed. To open an in-game menu Select a club or shot type. For information on selecting a club to make a shot, see topic 6. For information on choosing the 14 clubs a player can carry, see topic 3. DRAW--A shot curving left (right-handed swing). FADE--A shot curving right (right-handed swing). CHIP--A partial swing. FYI NOTE 2 The last three items on the Shot Options Menu (New Position, Next Hole, and Practice Options) are only available in Practice mode (see topic 11). 1. During a round, move the pointer to the bottom of the screen. The five in-game menu tabs are displayed. Click any tab to open the respective menu. For details on the Setup feature, refer to the Help Index (topic: "Advanced Shot Setup"). Rotate NOTE Rotate the view. This is not used to aim (see topic 7). Shot Options SWING OPTIONS [ALT+W]--See topic 14. GIMME [ALT+E]--Take a Gimme, if allowed (see topic 15). SKIP TO PLAYER [ALT+K]--Allow players to hit out of order (see NOTE 1). ADDRESS [ALT+A]--Move your golfer away from (or back to) the ball to allow a practice swing. NEW POSITION [ALT+Y]--(See NOTE 2) Move to a new location on the current hole. NEXT HOLE [ALT+N]--(See NOTE 2) Advance to the next selected hole. PRACTICE OPTIONS [ALT+I]--(See NOTE 2) Change Practice options. Menu ADD PLAYER--Add a player to the current round. REMOVE PLAYER--Remove a player from the round. PREFERENCES--Customize the gameplay with Sound Options, Game Settings, Graphic Settings, and Multiplayer Settings, if applicable (see topic 2). LESSONS--Go to the Lessons screen and get interactive instruction on how to play Links 2003. [. . . ] Another attempt at a shot, without penalty. The number of strokes considered necessary to complete a hole in expert play. Also referred to as cup, flag, or flagstick. For right-handed golfers, a straight shot (or putt) hit to the left. [. . . ]