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HOT SHOTS GOLF FAQ
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Contents:
1. Controls
2. Main Menu
3. Game Select Screen
4. Status Screen
5. Lessons
6. Character Bio's
7. Courses
8. Misc.
9. Thanks
10. Notes
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Controls
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Button On Course On Greens
Left & Right Aim Shot Aim Putt
Up & Down Change Camera Change Camera
X Hit the Ball Putt the Ball
O Change Camera Change Camera
T Change Camera Change Camera
[] Change Shot Mode Change Putt Mode
L1 Select Club Veiw putt from other side
L2 n/a n/a
R1 Select Club Dispay Unevenness
R2 Return Veiw point Return Veiw point
Start Display Whole Display Green
Select Show Score Show Score
Left & Right During Shot Add Spin n/a
[] after shot Veiw Instant Replay n/a
X,[],O,T (2 Player Mode) Taunt Other Player Taunt Other Player
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Main Menu
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There are six options once you get into the main menu screen....
1- Play Game (Seclect to begin game see game selection section)
2- Mini Golf (Good old Putt-Putt)
3- Continue (Continue from a saved game)
4- Lessons (See Lessons Section)
5- Status (See status section)
6- Config (Set up game options)
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Game Selection
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There are six options in the game select screen...
1. Game Select (Up to four players in a stroke play event, play
against person or the computer)
2. Match Play (Two players; you win a hole by getting a lower score
the player with the most holes wins)
3. Training (Play any hole on any available course or a driving
range; you can control all game settings here)
4. Tournament (Play a round of golf against the computer, the player
with the best score wins a trophy and bonus points; one
player only; see Misc. for more info)
5. Vs. Mode (Play against the computer, if you beat a character,
they become playable and you have a new one to beat;
one player)
6. ???? (Five round tournament, one round for each course, Sony
HAD a contest for whomever had the lowest score would
win prizes)
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Status Screen
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There are six options in this screen also...
1. Best Score (Displays your best score for each course and the long
drive, as well as your exp. points)
2. Records (Keeps track of entered player data; Scoring ave.,
driving accuracy, greens in regulation, par to hole
ratio are all kept.)
3. Trophy (A trophy room for all entered players; you get a trophy
for getting 3rd or better in a tournament)
4. Super Shot (Shows the best shots that you have had)
5. New Entry (This is where you enter your players so you can keep
stats and trophies)
6. Vs. Data (Keeps track of the win-loss record of every played vs.
match between every player)
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Lessons
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Lesson 1 (Beginner)---
Watch for the wind
The path of the ball changes according to the wind. Before your shot,
check the direction and strenght of the wind on the "wind directional
indicator located on the top right corner of the screen. THe strenght of
the wind is not known until the first shot of each hole. You estimate
the wind by throwing a few strands of grass using the R2 button or by
looking at the flag located on the top left corner of the screen.
Watch for the lie (placement of the ball)
The condition of the ground in which the ball leis is much more
influential than the wind. Obviously, the slope of the ground could
affect the direction in which the ball leis, but the distance the ball
travels can also be influenced by the condition of the grass rough.
Check the zoomed picture of the ball located on the bottom right corner
of the screen, and think of the effects from the lie on the ball before
you make your next shot.
** You can figure out which direction the ball will travel by examining
the arrow above the ball
** The numbers below the ball indicate the amount of power you're
actually going to get form your shot. The smaller the number, the
shorter the distance.
Lesson 2 (Intermediate) ---
Adjust the hitting power
While the player is in the golf stance, press the [] button to switch
shot modes. There are two types of shot modes: the power mode which
allows the player to hit the ball with greater power; and the approach
mode, which allows the player to hit the ball a maximum of 60 yards
regardless of which club is used. Each of these modes can be used in
certain situations, but both are essential to acheive a good score.
** The power mode lets you hit the ball further than normal, but the
number of times is limited and the risk of hitting a bad shot increases.
A number will appear above the P located at the side of the power gauge,
indicating the remaining power shots left. You can use power mode
anytime the ball is farther than 60 yards from the pin.
** The approach mode give a player more control and limits the total
distance to 60 yards, regardless of club choice. Only when you are
within 60 yards of the pin, will you be able to use approach mode.
Path of the ball and its effect
By changing the position where the club strikes the ball, you can add
spin to the ball, which will change the trajectory of balls flight. To
do this, press the direction buttons after you've selected the power
during the shot. You can use two types of spin simultaniously by
pressing in a diagonal direction on the D-Pad. Hit left to make it go
right, right to go left. Hit down to make the ball fly more and roll
less, up to make it fly less and roll more.
Lesson 3 (advanced) ---
Types of clubs
Woods (1W-4W)
Made to make the ball fly low, but travel a farther distance.
Irons (2I-9I)
Distances change with club the lower the number, the farther it flies.
Wedge (PW,SW)
Short distances and high spin and flight
Putter
Used on the green
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Character Bio's
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Player Ball Flight Power Control Spin
Mary Strait 2 9 3
Taku Draw 2.5 8 4
Yuki Strait 3 7 5
Sam Draw 4.5 6 3
Ralf Fade 6 6 4
Susan Strait 7 5 3.5
Buzz Fade 8 4.5 3
Daryl Fade 9.75 2.5 6
Raul Fade 8 4 3
Iceman Strait 9.5 3.5 5.5
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Courses
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Below is a description of all five of the regular courses and the hidden
course. What the letters mean-
DL-L= dog leg left DL-R= dog leg right
GB= greenside bunkers F B= fairway bunkers
FGB= fairway and greenside bunkers Lake= water in play
Course #1 Green Country Club
Hole Number Hazards Distance, Yards (Front, Regualr, Back) Par
1 GB 413 421 432 4
2 DL-L, FGB 492 503 512 5
3 FGB, Lake 167 174 184 3
4 DL-L, GB 354 365 374 4
5 DL-R, FGB 384 395 413 4
6 FGB 379 390 400 4
7 GB 161 169 179 3
8 DL-R, FGB, 369 380 389 4
9 GB, Lake 474 485 494 5
10 FGB 378 386 394 4
11 DL-L, FGB, Lake 362 371 382 4
12 GB, Lake 153 158 164 3
13 DL-R, FGB 334 342 353 4
14 DL-R, FGB, Lake 452 461 470 5
15 GB 391 405 410 4
16 GB, Lake 171 182 189 3
17 DL-R, FGB, 385 400 405 4
18 DL-L, FGB, Lake 486 495 506 5
Course #2 Hawaiian Resort
Hole Number Hazards Distance, Yards (Front, Regular, Back) Par
1 DL-R, FGB 395 410 410 4
2 FGB 340 356 364 4
3 DL-L, FGB 494 510 524 5
4 GB, Lake 219 228 239 3
5 DL-L, FGB 335 345 356 4
6 FGB, Lake 481 492 501 5
7 FGB 335 367 373 4
8 GB 267 213 230 3
9 DL-R, FGB 389 397 417 4
10 FGB, Lake 350 361 378 4
11 DL-L, FGB, Lake 478 498 514 5
12 DL-R, GB 312 331 347 4
13 GB 202 219 235 3
14 GB, Lake 404 420 438 4
15 GB 307 320 336 4
16 GB 186 200 213 3
17 DL-L, FGB 361 375 394 4
18 DL-L, FGB, Lake 487 503 516 5
Course #3 Fujyama Country Club
Hole Number Hazards Distance, Yards (Front, Regular, Back) Par
1 FGB 400 415 428 4
2 GB 169 185 200 3
3 DL-L, FGB 421 435 459 4
4 F B 521 540 562 5
5 DL-R, FGB, Lake 368 380 395 4
6 GB 357 367 386 4
7 DL-L, FGB, Lake 456 489 502 5
8 DL-L, F B 384 394 410 4
9 F B 200 219 239 3
10 DL-R, FGB 516 531 545 5
11 DL-R, FGB 389 400 420 4
12 FGB 370 385 400 4
13 GB 184 200 215 3
14 DL-L, F B 380 389 415 4
15 DL-R, GB, Lake 504 518 529 5
16 FGB 375 395 405 4
17 GB 164 180 195 3
18 DL-L, FGB 435 450 458 4
Course #4 United Country
Hole Number Hazards Distance, Yards (Front, Regular, Back) Par
1 FGB 397 413 425 4
2 FGB, Lake 514 530 546 5
3 DL-L, FGB, Lake 338 352 364 4
4 GB 191 217 231 3
5 DL-R, FGB 421 432 444 4
6 GB, Lake 118 145 152 3
7 DL-L, FGB 367 382 397 4
8 FGB 468 498 510 5
9 GB, Lake 392 398 421 4
10 FGB 443 465 471 4
11 FGB, Lake 380 409 431 4
12 GB 162 184 192 3
13 FGB 505 535 547 5
14 DL-L, FGB 386 397 412 4
15 FGB 369 404 410 4
16 Lake 142 158 167 3
17 DL-L, FGB 353 369 381 4
18 DL-L, FGB, Lake 553 564 574 5
Course #5 Vegas Desert Country Club
Hole Number Hazards Distance, Yards (Front, Regular, Back) Par
1 DL-L, FGB 426 439 454 4
2 GB 219 235 254 3
3 GB 397 413 426 4
4 FGB 292 307 323 4
5 GB 282 397 410 4
6 DL-R 439 458 481 5
7 GB, Lake 169 184 200 3
8 DL-L, FGB, Lake 518 545 580 5
9 DL-R, GB 345 364 384 4
10 FGB 379 389 396 4
11 DL-R, FGB, Lake 373 394 417 4
12 GB 189 204 219 3
13 DL-L, GB 360 375 391 4
14 DL-L, GB 536 551 564 5
15 FGB 281 296 309 4
16 FGB 369 384 400 4
17 GB 158 175 184 3
18 FGB, Lake 454 487 503 5
Course #6 Extra Course
Hole Number Hazards Distance, Yards (Front, Regular, Back) Par
1 DL-L, Lake 485 498 507 5
2 FGB "Cheerio's" 345 360 373 4
3 DL-R, Lake "Raccoon" 391 410 428 4
4 GB, Lake 184 200 215 3
5 F B, Lake 430 446 459 5
6 DL-R, FGB "Giraffe" 406 221 438 4
7 DL-L, Lake 306 323 335 4
8 GB, Lake 339 353 369 4
9 GB "Octopus" 131 169 182 3
10 DL-R, FGB, Lake 386 402 417 4
11 GB 116 131 145 3
12 FGB, Lake "Snake" 496 504 512 5
13 DL-R 145 153 164 3
14 FGB, Lake "Turtle" 353 369 391 4
15 DL-R, FGB, Lake 510 523 539 3
16 GB, Lake "Satalite" 169 182 197 3
17 FGB "Rocket" 362 682 402 4
18 DL-R, Lake 498 509 517 5
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Misc.
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You get new courses by gettting a certain amout of exp. points. You get
exp. points one of a few ways...
During Mini Golf ... Get a Hole in One = 1 point
During a Round .....
1 point for an approach within 6.6 feet
1 point for hitting the flag
2 points for a chip in from less than 109 yards
3 points for a chip in from more than 109 yards
1 point for making a putt from 66 of more feet
1 point for hitting the flag sitck
1 point for getting the ball on the green after hitting a tree on the
same shot
7 points for a hole in one
8 points for an albatross
5 points for an eagle
3 points for a birdie
Note: Those were the score if you get them on the first course, if you
get them on course two, they will be worth 2x what they are there,
course 3, 3x, and so on. However, course six only gives you 5x the
number listed.
During a Tournament for placing in the top ten.
Course # 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
Course 1 50 30 20 10 7 5 5 5 5 5
Course 2 150 100 50 30 20 10 10 10 10 10
Course 3 400 200 100 50 30 20 20 20 20 20
Course 4 1000 500 250 150 100 50 50 50 50 50
Course 5 2000 1000 500 300 200 100 100 100 100 100
Course # Points Needed to Get
1 0
2 50
3 250
4 850
5 2350
Cheats for Hot Shots Golf:
Unlock all golfers and courses-
As soon as the screen with all lthe golfers appears, hold the hold down
R1, R2, L1, L2, and as soon as the flash happens, quickly press
U,U,D,U,L,R,R,L,U,U,D,U,L,R,R,L you should hear a noise. (Note: you
must do it on controller 2 with no memory cord inserted)
Mirrored Courses:
When chosing a course, hold down L1 and L2 then choose, but continue to
hold L1 and L2
Mirrored Golfers:
When chosing a golfer, hold down R1 and L1 when you chose.
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Thanks
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First off I would like to thanks CJayC for posting this FAQ on his site,
and I also would like to thank everyone who uses this and likes it, but
if you don't like it, then I will not thank you. =Þ
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©2001 Mike Truitt