Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2007 (Xbox)

The lowdown:
The problem with updating a golf game every year is that, unlike most other sports, nothing much changes in terms of players or courses. Despite that, this update tries its best with new courses, new golfers, an expanded online mode and an even better create-a-golfer mode. The only downside to all this is that the main "Rivals" single player mode from last year’s game has gone, replaced with the inferior "Team Tour" mode. It doesn’t affect the selection of other modes though, including new options "Elimination" and "OneBall" and the four player "Bloodsome and Greensome". It may not reinvent the wheel but it does at least add some very welcome decoration to it - and thankfully not in the style of most golf clothing.

Most exciting moment:
The best bit about PGA Tour is still its simple and accessible controls. There are two main controls, the first uses the left analogue stick to swing and set the power and the right aims where you hit the ball. The alternative control places the hook and slice on the right stick, if that’s how you prefer it.

Since you ask:
The Xbox 360 version of the game became infamous as the first game to allow you to unlock the extra features by paying money via micro-transactions on Xbox Live Marketplace. You can, however, still unlock them the honest way on all the different versions.

The bottom line:
A minor update to the world’s favourite golf game. -HARRISON DENT

All-New Team Tour Mode
Team Tiger is on the prowl and it's up to you to take it down. After crafting your skills, assembling your team, and challenging the top squads in a variety of game modes, set your sights on a showdown against Tiger Woods and his team of championship golfers.

The Most PGA TOUR Players
Featuring 21 of the world's top players including Tiger Woods, John Daly, Vijay Singh, and Annika Sorenstam, the most decorated golfer on the LPGA TOUR.

21 Championship and Fantasy Courses
New PGA TOUR licensed courses include The Four Seasons Resort Aviara, The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, Riviera Country Club, The National, and The K Club, home of The Ryder Cup 2006.

Game Face Facelift
The innovative character creation tool is revamped with deeper modifications, more apparel, equipment licenses, and specialty items.

Become the World's Best
On the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system or Xbox Live, challenge up to three players in online* tournaments complete with full stat tracking, league leaders, and more.

All-New ESPN Integration
Get the latest sports updates and breaking news from the always-on ESPN ticker, ESPN Radio updates, and ESPNEWS.

Refined Swing Types
The dual analogue swing system has been refined to make the quest for the perfect shot just a little tougher. Choose from a Classic swing style featuring the Shape Stick, or the Standard style, which allows you to swing and putt with the left analogue stick.

Golf's Best Commentators
The announcing dream team of David Feherty and Gary McCord provide commentary and irreverent observations during every round.

More Mini-Game Challenges
Work on your game or take on a friend with Elimination Mode, Battle Golf, One-Ball, and more.

Improved Sound
Players hear the crowd just like Tiger Woods does on Championship Sunday. Crowds cheer and jeer in surround sound based on your performance.