Neo Turf Masters

About

Neo Turf Masters is a 1996 arcade golf game that swaps realism for chaotic fun. Play as one of six international golfers with distinct traits, battling through four wacky courses spanning the US, Japan, Australia, and Germany. The controls simplify swing mechanics with a single button for power and another for shot height, while directional buttons set spin before you swing. Two-player modes let you team up or face off in stroke or match play, with wind shifts and tricky hazards keeping every round unpredictable. The game’s break from traditional golf sim formulas makes it a cult hit. Its streamlined yet strategic approach lets newcomers jump in quickly while punishing pros with fiendish course design. Though long overlooked in favor of later SNK titles like Metal Slug, it remains a beloved oddity among retro arcade fans. With versions on mobile and modern consoles, its zany charm endures for those craving golf without the grass.

Storyline

NEO TURF MASTERS is an arcade classic that touched an entire generation. Competing as one of six international golfers on different courses worldwide, players choose their club, analyze the wind direction, and find the best path to finishing each hole in as few shots as possible.