PGA Tour Golf III is asports video game developed by Polygames and High Score Productions and published byEA Sports forSega Genesis in 1994 as the third mainline entry in thePGA Tour series. AMacintosh version co-developed byManley & Associates was released in 1995.[3][4][5] Ports were also announced for theSuper NES,Game Boy, andGame Gear as part of 1995 publishing deal between Electronic Arts andTHQ.[6] None were released under the titlePGA Tour Golf III. However, the next game in the series,PGA Tour 96, did show up on those consoles that year.
PGA Tour Golf III enjoyed a universally positive critical reception.GamePro's review stated that "Beautifully polished graphics and game-play refinements enhance the already-awesome action that has putPGA Tour at the top of the leaderboard." They particularly praised the detailed digitized backgrounds and the new Ball Lie window, saying it adds a new layer of complexity to lining up shots.[7]The Daily Telegraph recommended the game to sports fans, while John Cotey of theSt. Petersburg Times felt the game would appeal to those who disliked golfing, as well as those who loved it.[24][25]
Next Generation reviewed the game, rating it four stars out of five, and stated that "Golf fans put down thatGolf Digest, keep your eye on the ball, keep your left arm straight, and pick up this game."[9]
MacUser namedPGA Tour Golf III one of the top 50 CD-ROMs of 1995, and gave it a score of 3.5 out of 5.[26][clarification needed]
Air Hendrix ofGamePro reviewedPGA Tour 96 in 1996 and compared the SNES version toPGA Tour Golf III, saying it fails to outdo the Genesis'sPGA Tour Golf III, due to the weak audio and absence of features like backspin and 3D terrain, but is superior to the Genesis version of the game and makes an overall "good round of golf".[27]
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