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Actions

Mario Golf: Advance Tour action controls
D-pad
Move the aiming cursor or select an on-screen option.
A
Confirm selections and advance through the swing sequence.
B
Cancel or return to the previous menu.
Start
Pause or open the pause menu.

Control notes

  • The exact swing prompts can vary by situation and mode.

  • Button assignments are for the Game Boy Advance version.

How it plays

How does Mario Golf: Advance Tour play?

The game uses a third-person golf view. Players choose a club, aim the shot, adjust power and spin, and complete a timing-based swing meter. Wind, terrain, hazards, lie, and the golfer's statistics all affect the result.

The main mode follows Neil or Ella through training, matches, and tournaments at two clubs. Players earn experience, improve attributes, acquire equipment, and unlock tougher opponents and courses. Additional modes support practice, versus play, and other short golf challenges.

Plan your run

What is the best way to play Mario Golf: Advance Tour?

Learn the swing meter before attempting difficult tournaments. Consistent timing is usually more valuable than maximum power, especially when wind or hazards make aggressive shots risky.

Improve the statistics that match your play style, but keep accuracy and control competitive. Read each lie carefully, use conservative club selection near hazards, and practice approaches to reduce the number of difficult putts.

Meet the cast

Who are the key characters?

1

Neil

One of the two young golfers at the center of the campaign. His development is shaped through training, matches, and improved statistics.

2

Ella

The campaign's other young golfer. She follows the same general progression structure while providing a different player character.

3

Mario

The series mascot and a powerful rival encountered as the protagonists advance through the game.

Before you begin

What should you know before playing?

  1. 1

    Use practice sessions to learn how wind changes the ball's flight.

  2. 2

    Favor safe landing areas when a hole has water, bunkers, or heavy rough.

  3. 3

    Upgrade equipment and statistics gradually instead of specializing too early.

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