L 2003 R T S 1. Click the Real Time club icon. The icon and pointer disappear and you’re ready to swing! 2. Move the mouse back (toward you) in a straight line. The golfer starts the backswing. 3. When the golfer reaches the desired length of the backswing, reverse direction, moving the mouse straight forward (keeping the two arrows aligned behind the ball) to complete the swing. No clicking required! 0702 Part No.
S W T C About Photosensitive Seizures A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual images, including flashing lights or patterns that may appear in video games. Even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cause these “photosensitive epileptic seizures” while watching video games.
L I L 2003 Lanny’s Doormat This manual’s design is inspired by real-life golf course caddy books (also known as course managers). Such guide booklets provide helpful information about each of the courses’ 18 holes, including par and handicap, graphic illustrations, a written description, yardages, and pro tips. This opening topic should get you off to a running start—it practically plays itself, so just sit back and take what the Setup gives you. Should be an easy par.
Quintuple Point S L 2003 TIP This 2nd topic has the lowest handicap of all 18—five quick clicks and you’re there! Or, if you created a Links 2003 desktop icon during installation, double-click it to get there in two! Par 5 | Handicap 18 Want a Pro to teach you how to play Links 2003? You can take interactive lessons on aiming, swinging (for all swing types), chipping, putting, and dropping. It’s like going to the practice green or driving range with the Club Pro! To start Links 2003 1.
Frankenstein C Y P TIP 1 Here’s your opportunity to show what kind of Links player you are. Fashion your own unique approach, and then finish #3 as a golfer to be reckoned with! Par 5 | Handicap 9 You can import your own photo! At step 4, click Browse, and then click Help. NOTE Amateur: No hooks or slices; Putting Assistant available. Professional: Moderate hooks and slices; partial Putting Assistant available. Championship: Full hooks and slices; no Putting Assistant.
Whirlwind S N R FYI 1 This topic can play out two ways: take the “scenic route” by customizing the gameplay and course conditions with the Play Golf approach, or take a straightforward shortcut by using the Quick Start method. Par 4 | Handicap 16 Stroke is the most common mode of play in golf. Players compete individually to finish a round with the fewest strokes. For more information on the many modes of play available in Links 2003, see topic 15.
Ol’ Greenthumb Par 4 | Handicap 14 TIP To hand-pick pin positions for each green, select Custom Pin Positions, and then Custom Pins. NOTE 1 Galleries are the crowds at golf events; Tournament Objects are 3D structures, such as grandstands and camera towers. FYI Click CourseManager to add or delete courses, view course IDs and videos, or see a list of recorded players. In the Course Manager screen, click Help for more details.
Candy Cane A Y S FYI Don’t look past this one! Swing away without aiming first and you’re just asking for a triple-bogie. Before teeing off, look for the red and white striped pole. This Aiming Marker is automatically aligned to the center of the fairway (or to the flagstick). The astute golfer takes nothing for granted, however, and will reposition the Aiming Marker to compensate for shot type and distance, wind, or obstacles.
C-Side C S T FYI The 8th topic is a true classic—the time-honored, traditional Links swing type. This one’s a true gauge of shot-making skill, which is why it’s the third-highest handicap topic. Just swing easy and don’t be disappointed if you don’t birdie #8 your first time through. Par 4 | Handicap 3 Take an interactive lesson on using the Classic swing! Once you’re on the tee, click the Menu tab in the bottom-right corner of the screen, click Lessons, and then click Basic Swing Lesson.
Fire Water P-S O FYI Take a breather here on the final topic of the Front Nine. Hit away, and then look for the Post Shot Selection screen. There’s nothing too tricky here, unless you have to “drop.” If you make an especially good shot, try choosing the Replay feature and savor the moment. Par 4 | Handicap 11 A Gimme is a putt the golfer assumes will be made, so the ball is picked up and one stroke is added to the score; a Mulligan is another attempt at a shot, without penalty.
Screamin’ Gimme P FYI The Back Nine begins with the toughest topic of them all—putting! Some alterations have been made to #10, including a Putting Assistant for less-experienced players and a Green Analyzer feature. Also, there are now two Classic Putting gauges, including one for short putts, making “rolling the rock” even more realistic.
FYI For instructions on using the Aiming Marker, see topic 7. NOTE There are two Classic putting gauges, one for putts over 25 feet and one for putts under 25 feet (shown). Refer to the graphic for approximate putting distances on a flat green with medium speed and hardness. FYI The techniques for aiming and reading the green are the same with all swing types. For instructions on putting with the other swing types, see topic 14.
Bag o’ Tricks I-G M NOTE 1 It’s a blind approach into the 12th topic’s hidden menus, but don’t be afraid to open ‘em up! Knowing what your options are will make the game a whole lot easier, and becoming familiar with the five in-game “bags of tricks” is what separates the pros from the hackers. Par 3 | Handicap 8 The Skip to Player option will not work when playing alone or if you are the only player who has not completed the current hole.
Vista Royale D O NOTE Welcome to the picture-perfect 13th, a visionary topic offering an eye-popping selection of camera views, chat windows, and information displays. You’ll also have a chance to show off your stellar stats. TIP To open the Display menu Par 4 | Handicap 7 Cams (short for cameras) are the windows in which the gameplay takes place. Can’t see the green from where you are? Select Spot Pin on the open Display Menu. 1.
Bruce Tracks Par 5 | Handicap 2 FYI Take an interactive lesson on any of the four swing types! Click Lessons from the Main Menu. TIP Easy Swing shots are hit to the location of the Aiming Marker, or to the club’s maximum distance, whichever is closer. IMPORTANT! The distance of Easy Swing shots can be affected by wind, roll, lie, shot trajectory, and terrain. TIP When putting with Easy Swing, place the Aiming Marker 1 to 2 feet past the hole.
To use PowerStroke TIP 1 To exit without swinging (after clicking the club icon), right-click or press ESC. 2. 3. FYI 1 For more details on PowerStroke, refer to the Help Index (topic “PowerStroke Swing”). TIP 2 If your shots are consistently short, see Adjusting Mouse Swing Sensitivity (previous page). Mouse sensitivity is the same for Real Time Swing or PowerStroke. FYI 2 For more information on the Tempo Meter, refer to the Help Index (topic: “Tempo Meter”). 4. 5. 1.
Clean Up R M P NOTE You can really mix it up on #15; there are literally dozens of ways to play through. You can Hawk, Wolf, or Scramble. Go by way of Nassau, Stableford, or do it By the Book. It’s all fair game in this competitive topic. TIP To change the mode of play (MOP) Par 4 | Handicap 6 The default Mode of Play (automatically selected when you Quick Start) is Stroke.
Home in One O P IMPORTANT! This Topic may look intimidating, but it’s a lot easier than you might think (only the #5 handicap). For the adventurous or sociable golfer, it offers a world of possibilities… literally. Make a solid connection off the tee and you’re virtually there. Par 5 | Handicap 5 Links 2003 requires Microsoft® DirectX® 8.1 or higher to play online or network games. Microsoft® Windows® 2000, and Microsoft® Windows XP fully support network games.
IMPORTANT! If you want to hold an e-mail tournament on a user-created golf course (see topic 18, “Arnold Palmer Course Designer 1.5”) all players must have the same version of the course. TIP Setting Custom Pin Positions will allow e-mail tournament players to play the same hole locations (see topic 5). NOTE As players complete their rounds in the e-mail tournament, results will be sent to the tournament host (or originator). To set up an e-mail tournament 1. On the Main Menu, click Options. 2.
Drawing Board Par 4 | Handicap 4 IMPORTANT! Technical support can help you install the APCD 1.5, but for instructions on using the APCD 1.5, open the online manual (next page). Also, http://www. linkscountry club.com offers links to sites where you can talk to other users and get advice. TIP Do you have courses from previous Links versions you’d like to run in Links 2003? A course converter file (crx2crz.exe) is stored in the Convert folder in the root directory of both the Links 2003 CD 2 and CD 3.
L 2003 G Address ........................ The position of the golfer just prior to starting the swing. Birdie............................ A score of one stroke under par. Bogie ............................ A score of one stroke over par. Bunker.......................... A sand trap. Cam (Camera) .............. Any window that displays the golf course. Chip.............................. A partial swing used to hit the ball short distances. Draw ............................
T S O C Links 2003 Development Lead Matt Dawson Design Lead Mark McArthur Art Lead Eric Parkinson Motion Capture Lead Bruce Gil Animation Lead Terry Hoganson Audio Software Scott Turner Development Program Managers Steve Bodis Steve Knopf Ross Curtin Test Lead Russell Jenkins Configuration Test Lead Dan Hitchcock Course Lead Scott Wright User Experience Lead Aaron Conners Product Manager Scott Lee Media Content Lead Jerry Schroeder Product Planner Lanny Nielsen
