[5] Next Generation called it "the type of golf game that's sure to liven up any PlayStation party and be enjoyed by gamers and golf fans alike.

[9] GamePro said, "Lacking name recognition or even normal-sized players, Hot Shots Golf may at first seem destined for the bin marked 'mediocre.'

But this fun, challenging golf game has an engine that the pros would be proud of and all the makings of a legendary link-splitter.

[21] The game was a finalist by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences for "Console Sports Game of the Year" during the 2nd Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, which was ultimately given to 1080° Snowboarding.

[24] This golf-related video game article is a stub.