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Tee Off On 'The Old Course' On Your iPhone Or iPod Touch

July 6, 2010

You no longer have to live in Scotland or be Tiger Woods in order to tee off on the Old Course thanks to Scotland-based iPhone game developer Cobra Mobile.  The Old Course, a brand new golf game that utilizes the same perspective and gameplay employed in Cobra Mobile's Fore, is now available in the App Store. The Old Course is an officially licensed digital version of the famous golf course by the same name.  It features 18 amazingly detailed holes modeled after the real thing.  The game uses the same top-down perspective as Fore and the same swinging mechanics, so if you have already mastered that title, you should have no problem with this one.  If not, here is a quick rundown on how everything works from a guy who has spent all too many hours hacking away at Fore. Before teeing off you are able to choose your club and take a few practice swings in order to get the hang of everything.  Located at the top of the screen is all of the information you will need to plan the best shot, including wind speed and direction, hole number, par, distance, the ability to see a pulled out view of the hole on a map, and the ability to zoom in and out. Swinging your club is done by touching the ball with your finger and then flicking towards the top of the screen.  The direction of your flick will determine the direction of the ball.  And here's a little tip, it's best to take a tee shot with the zoomed out view in order to get a complete swing.  While the ball is in the air, you can tilt and turn your device to manipulate it and add spin to your shot.  Putting is done the same way, although it can take a little more time to get the hang of it. The game also features the ability to save your best shots and watch replays, local multiplayer, Facebook integration, and Plus+ integration. You can tee off on The Old Course even before the pros do next week for only $.99.

Mentioned apps

$2.99
The Old Course
The Old Course
Cobra Mobile Limited
$2.99
Fore by Cobra Mobile
Fore by Cobra Mobile
Cobra Mobile Limited
$2.99
Fore by Cobra Mobile
Fore by Cobra Mobile
Cobra Mobile Limited
$2.99
The Old Course
The Old Course
Cobra Mobile Limited

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