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Here are some tips from our hero's in the test department.

Build Slowly
Don't expect to go from Putt Putt land to a world class golf resort in a day or two. Build your course slowly, taking the time to make every hole fun and profitable. Start with a nice 3 hole course and save up as much money as possible while slowly adding on holes as your cash reserves increase.
- Zach Mumbach
- Lead Tester

Hired Help
Gary Golf cannot be expected to take care of all the work on the course by himself. A world class golf resort requires world class employees. Once your course is starting to grow you want to make sure and have plenty of groundskeepers, soda vendors, marshals, and greeters. Nothing can ruin a day of golf like unsightly weeds or thirst.
- Zach Mumbach
- Lead Tester

Listen To The Golfers
As the golfers play your course they will make comments about the layout and difficulty of your course. Pay attention to these comments and adjust your course accordingly. The happier your golfers are, the more money you will make.
- Ed Huey
- Assistant Lead Tester, SimGolf

Place Landmarks
To keep golfers happy place a lot of landmarks around your course. Many times golfers will be more willing to overlook small inconveniences if there is a scenic landmark nearby. Landmarks keep golfers happy.
- Ed Huey
- Assistant Lead Tester, SimGolf

Give I.M.Picky the Royal Treatment
When I.M.Picky is playing your course, pay extra attention to him. Have employees waiting on his footsteps to ensure that he'll have a great time. Check his stats often to see if he's hungry or thirsty and get rid of those dandelions before he gets there. When he's happy, you're happy.
- Ed Huey
- Assistant Lead Tester, SimGolf

Tweak Your Course by Playing on It
The only way to really know your golf course is if you play on it yourself. Have Gary Golf play a few rounds and he'll show you how difficult your holes are. At the same time, you can show off and improve Gary Golf's skills and help you earn a few extra bucks!
- Ed Huey
- Assistant Lead Tester, SimGolf

Plan Ahead
There is a limited space you will be able to use when building a course. Take that into consideration as you're building your course. If you want to have an 18-hole course make sure you are going to have enough space available.
- Shari Tague
- Tester, SimGolf

Scenic trees
I recommend the Scenic trees over scenic flowers. They might cost quite a bit more, but require little upkeep and generally look nicer. This way your employees can spend that valuable time tending things other than weed-stricken flowers.
- Shari Tague
- Tester, SimGolf

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