PGA Championship Golf 2000
| Industry | Video games |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | PGA Championship Golf 2000 |
PGA Championship Golf 2000 is a golf simulation game designed for Windows, created by Headgate Studios and released by Sierra Sports. Serving as the successor to PGA Championship Golf 1999 Edition, it was later enhanced in December 2000 with the release of the PGA Championship Golf Titanium Edition.
Gameplay
The title offers a total of 13 golf courses, including 8 that were carried over from the 1999 edition. Gameplay options feature tournament modes and various scoring systems such as match play and stableford. An active player community participates through online forums and has contributed more than 1,600 user-generated courses, with continuous input from course designers.
Development and release
Produced by Headgate Studios and distributed by Sierra Sports, the 2000 version introduced improvements in game physics, refined TrueSwing controls, and updated graphics for all returning courses except Jocassee Shoals. The Course Architect tool was expanded to include new elements like bridges, walls, buildings, trees, along with additional camera perspectives.
A notable contribution came from Brian Silvernail, who created the Canaveral Dunes course; he gained recognition for his online golf course designs using software from the Jack Nicklaus franchise. Although the title carries the PGA name, it does not include officially licensed professional PGA golfers—licensing was considered but ultimately set aside to focus on core gameplay enhancements. The development team operated under a compressed timeline to implement these features.
Sierra announced the game in March 2000, commenced beta testing in April, and wrapped up development by May. The North American launch occurred on June 6, 2000, followed by a patch release two months later and a UK release on August 25. The Titanium Edition, which added seven additional courses, became available in December 2000. A Collector's Edition was subsequently issued in 2001.
Reception
PGA Championship Golf 2000 achieved an aggregate score of 88% on GameRankings. Tom Ham from The Washington Post praised the game’s "top-notch" visual environments, though he remarked that the crowd appeared somewhat like cardboard cutouts. Dave Perrett of PC Format emphasized the extensive range of gameplay options as one of the title’s major advantages.
External links
- Official website (archived)