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PGA Tour '96
PGA Tour '96 is a golf action game developed by Unexpected Development for the Game Boy. Released in 1996, the game puts players in control of professional golfers competing across multiple courses. Players use timing-based mechanics to control their swings, aiming the ball's trajectory and managing power to navigate fairways and greens. The game features stroke play and match play modes, with 2-player support for competitive rounds. Courses present varied terrain challenges including hazards, rough patches, and water obstacles that affect shot strategy. Players progress through tournaments, adjusting their approach based on wind and lie conditions. The control scheme utilizes the Game Boy's button layout to execute shots, with precise input required to achieve accurate ball placement. The game delivers classic golf competition in a portable format, challenging players to improve their scores and claim victories on the virtual fairways.
- Developer
- Unexpected Development
- Platform
- Game Boy
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (2.3K)
- Last updated
PGA Tour '96 Controls — Game Boy Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for PGA Tour '96 on our in-browser Game Boy emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
PGA Tour '96 Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of PGA Tour '96 on Game Boy before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"PGA Tour '96" Game Boy longplay
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed PGA Tour '96?
PGA Tour '96 was developed by Unexpected Development, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does PGA Tour '96 support?
PGA Tour '96 supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Game Boy.
What type of game is PGA Tour '96?
PGA Tour '96 is a Action game for the Game Boy, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play PGA Tour '96 for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — PGA Tour '96 runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play PGA Tour '96 in the browser?
No. PGA Tour '96 streams from a public archive into a browser-side Game Boy emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in PGA Tour '96?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Game Boy cartridge supported.
Does PGA Tour '96 work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Game Boy emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play PGA Tour '96 this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of PGA Tour '96. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
