Mean 18 is a golf video game designed by Rex Bradford with graphics by George Karalias, both of Microsmiths, and released by Accolade for MS-DOS compatible operating systems in 1986.
The Expert mode has more pronounced draw and fade effects, making the timing of the third click more crucial.
Using the Expert mode, the program still recommends clubs, but not necessarily the best one for the shot or places the golfer in line with the pin.
[3] Info gave the Amiga version four stars out of five, stating "If you're a golfer, you'll like Mean 18" but criticizing the "blocky IBM-style graphics.
listed it in May 1988 as one of "Our Favorite Games", praising the graphics, sound, realism, and course editor.