Tiger Woods Revolution
One game, multiple platforms, and the first Xbox Live multiplayer in the series.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 is a sports video game developed by EA Tiburon for the PlayStation 3, Wii (titled Tiger Woods PGA 09 All Play) and Xbox 360 versions and Exient Entertainment for the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable versions and published by EA Sports for PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii and Xbox 360.
- Major Championships Won
- 8
Lore & Background
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 received 'mixed or average' reviews on the PlayStation Portable and 'generally favorable' reviews on other platforms, according to review aggregator Metacritic. In Japan, where the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii versions were released in 2008 to 2009, Famitsu gave the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions a score of one six, one seven, one six and one seven, for a total of 26 out of 40; the same magazine later gave the Wii version a better score of one seven, one eight, one seven and one eight, for a total of 30 out of 40. The Wii version was nominated for several Wii-specific awards by IGN in its 2008 video game awards, including Best Sports Game, Best Local Multiplayer Game, Best Online Multiplayer Game, and Best Use of the Wii-Mote.
In Their Own Story
During the 8th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences awarded PGA Tour 2005 with 'Computer Sports Game of the Year'. The game received 'generally favorable' reviews on all platforms except the PC version, which received 'universal acclaim' and the DS version, which received 'mixed or average' reviews, according to video game review aggregator Metacritic.
Reader's Guide
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005 was published by EA Sports for GameCube, Microsoft Windows, Xbox, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable and Mac OS X. The game was the first in the series to feature Xbox Live Multiplayer, but only in North America. EA shut down the servers some time before August 1, 2007. An N-Gage version was planned but never released.
Did You Know?
- Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005 was the first game in the series to feature Xbox Live Multiplayer, but only in North America.
- EA shut down the servers for Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005 some time before August 1, 2007.
- An N-Gage version of the game was planned but never released.
- Contrary to some reports, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences did not award 'Computer Sports Game of the Year' to PGA Tour 2005 at the 8th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards; that honor went to 'The Movies'.
- The PC version of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005 received 'universal acclaim' on Metacritic, while the DS version received 'mixed or average' reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
What defines the Tiger Woods Revolution era?
This period refers to Tiger Woods' unprecedented dominance on the PGA Tour, where he transformed the sport's global appeal and athletic standards.
How many major championships did Woods secure during his career?
He achieved a total of 15 major championship victories throughout his professional tenure, with many occurring during this peak era of performance.
What specific skills or role made him so influential?
His aggressive playing style and intense focus revolutionized how golf was marketed and played by future generations of athletes.
Did video games reflect the popularity of this time period?
The surge in fame led to successful titles like Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005, which introduced features like Xbox Live multiplayer to the series for the first time.
How does the legacy of this revolution conclude today?
While his active dominance has fluctuated due to injuries, his record-breaking impact remains defined by elevating the sport's visibility worldwide.
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