To promote the follow-up (the 1998 Edition), Microsoft famously hosted a media event at the in Seattle during the 1998 PGA Championship.
The is one of transition, marking the final entry in a partnership that defined early digital golf before Microsoft moved to its own internal development . Released on November 7, 1996 , it was designed specifically to showcase the capabilities of the then-new Windows 95 operating system. The Access Software Partnership Microsoft Golf 3.0
Microsoft Golf 3.0 was the third and final title developed for Microsoft by . To promote the follow-up (the 1998 Edition), Microsoft
: It featured a revamped engine specifically for Windows 95, offering faster redraw speeds and superior graphics compared to Golf 2.0. The Access Software Partnership Microsoft Golf 3
: The first three Microsoft Golf games were essentially Windows-compatible versions of the popular DOS-based Links series.
: Titled "Battle in Seattle," pro golfers Craig Stadler and Michelle McGann competed against each other in the game on a jumbo screen.
: The game included authentic environmental sounds recorded by Emmy Award winner Gordon Hempton , such as birds singing in the trees.